Tag: public health
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…
Celebrity Mental Health: Boyzone’s Ronan Keating Reveals Psychological Impact of Fame
Boyzone's Ronan Keating discusses the psychological challenges of fame, reflecting research showing entertainment industry workers face 2.5 times higher depression…
ECDC Convenes 80 European Experts to Strengthen Respiratory Virus Surveillance
ECDC brought together 80 respiratory virus experts from across Europe in Vienna to strengthen regional surveillance capabilities. The annual ERVI-Net…
NHS Satisfaction Rises to 26% After Historic Low Despite Persistent Public Concerns
NHS satisfaction rose 6% to 26% in 2024 after historic lows, but public frustration with access and waiting times persists…
WHO: Unsafe Food Causes 866 Million Illnesses Annually, Children Face Triple Risk
New WHO data reveals children under 5 face triple the risk of foodborne illness compared to older populations. Unsafe food…
Listeria Outbreak in Pregnant Women Linked to Ready-to-Eat Sandwiches Reveals Food Safety Gaps
Seven pregnant women across four states developed listeriosis from contaminated ready-to-eat sandwiches, highlighting critical gaps in food safety protocols. Whole…
Ultra-processed food researchers demand urgent policy reforms as health risks mount
Leading researchers studying ultra-processed foods demand sweeping policy changes, citing a "rigged system" that favours industry over public health. Survey…