Tag: public health
UK COVID-19 Activity Remains Low as Summer Season Begins, Official Surveillance Shows
UK Health Security Agency surveillance shows COVID-19 and influenza activity remain at low levels through week 24 of 2026. Summer…
UK Health Security Agency Publishes New Hantavirus Transmission Parameters for Public Health Response
UK Health Security Agency releases comprehensive guidance on hantavirus human-to-human transmission parameters. New protocols standardize outbreak response and contact tracing…
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…