The Latest Breaking News from Public Health

As sub-variants vie for dominance, how is COVID-19 playing out in different countries across our region?

The head of Africa’s top public health institute is urging authorities across the continent to step up COVID-19 testing amid a concerning rise in new cases in some countries

‘Canadians should buy only what they need, so that other parents and caregivers can access medication so we can meet the needs of sick children,’ public health agency says

SALES of a Buckfast and Tennent’s Super lager soared following the introduction of minimum unit pricing, a new report has found.

Sometime today, the global population is forecast to hit 8 billion. The U.N. calls it a milestone for humanity, made possible by advances in public health and medicine. But there are also challenges.

Aaron Perkins-Kemp-Berger spent nearly 50 years gambling before he found a way out. Advocates say it’s time to make the problem a public health issue rather than blaming individuals

As concern grows over the climate crisis, so does its toll on our mental well-being. Public health officials have coined the term "eco-anxiety" to describe the fear of environmental doom. They warn that the phenomenon could have damaging long-term effects and amplify health and social inequalities for the most vulnerable.…

The number of over 65s contracting STIs increased by 20 per cent

There are fears there could be a surge in sexually transmitted diseases