Tag: public health
UK Establishes National Hepatitis C Register to Track Viral Infection Patterns
The UK has established a National Hepatitis C Register to track viral infection patterns and support WHO elimination goals. The…
MHRA’s Top Scientist Dr Nicola Rose Receives OBE for Public Health Leadership
Dr Nicola Rose, MHRA's Executive Director of Science and Research, receives OBE in 2026 King's Birthday Honours for contributions to…
Dengue transmission risk in California set to expand dramatically under climate change
New research reveals that 75% of California's population lives in areas with seasonal dengue transmission potential. Climate change could expand…
Pennsylvania Schools Distribute Debunked Vaccine Misinformation to Thousands of Parents
Multiple Pennsylvania school districts distributed materials containing debunked vaccine misinformation to thousands of parents. The materials included false claims linking…
US Dietary Guidelines 2025-2030: Mixed Progress on Nutrition as Implementation Challenges Persist
New US Dietary Guidelines for 2025-2030 show incremental progress in nutrition science while highlighting persistent implementation challenges. Despite five editions…
Climate Coalition Proposes Fossil Fuel Phase-Out After UN Process Stalls
Netherlands and Colombia launch coalition of willing nations to phase out fossil fuels, bypassing UN climate process stalled by petro…
World Cup Mass Gatherings Create High-Risk Environment for Infectious Disease Transmission
FIFA World Cup creates optimal conditions for infectious disease transmission, with respiratory pathogens like measles and influenza posing greater public…
Global Temperatures Likely to Set Records Over Next Five Years, WMO Warns
Global temperatures are likely to reach record levels in the next five years according to WMO. Rising temperatures pose escalating…