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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze

Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.
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Plant vs Animal Protein: New Research Challenges Single-Meal Assumptions

New research reveals that while animal protein produces 47% higher immediate muscle protein synthesis than plant protein, this advantage may…

Vaccination Coverage Alone Is Not Enough: New Evidence Shows Timing Matters More Than We Thought

New analysis challenges reliance on vaccination coverage rates, arguing that timing of childhood vaccines may be equally important for disease…

NAFDAC Warns Nigerian Consumers After South African Antacid Recall Due to Contamination Risk

NAFDAC issues urgent public alert after South African authorities recall Citro-Soda Regular antacid batches due to contamination risk at Johannesburg…

WHO Issues Global Alert on Substandard Medical Imaging Dye Following Irish Discovery

WHO issues global alert after Ireland identifies substandard contrast imaging agents used in CT scans and medical procedures. Three major…

UK Health Agency Identifies Countries with High Consequence Infectious Disease Occurrence

UK Health Security Agency identifies 47 countries with high consequence infectious diseases posing significant public health risks. Enhanced screening protocols…

SAHPRA Enhances Medicine Safety Reporting Through Digital Training Initiative in Mpumalanga

SAHPRA conducted intensive digital training for Mpumalanga healthcare workers on electronic medicine and vaccine safety reporting systems. The two-day workshop…

South African regulator recalls Citro-Soda batches amid contamination fears

South Africa's drug regulator SAHPRA has announced an urgent recall of specific Citro-Soda Regular batches due to potential contamination at…

Unregulated Children’s Homes: Why UK Councils Are Spending Millions on Illegal Placements

UK councils are spending up to £2 million annually per child in unregistered children's homes despite a government ban, creating…