The Latest Breaking News from Public Health

A new Tennessee parental rights law could have unintended consequences in a state that already has seen rising cases of HIV and syphilis.

The NSW government says a new parliamentary inquiry will look into the public health issue of loneliness across the state.

African disease control centre urges ‘collective and collaborative approach’ after cases rise by 160% year on year

Public health officials are investigating a small number of cases of hepatitis A in North Lanarkshire.

Additions with pandemic potential include dengue and mpox viruses

EPA takes emergency action to halt sale of DCPA pesticide due to risks to unborn babies, emphasizing the need to protect public health.

The World Health Organization will soon convene a committee to decide if the ongoing mpox outbreak constitutes a "public health emergency of international concern."

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical need for robust and equitable public health systems in Canada that address the population’s diverse needs. One of the most glaring issues during the pandemic was the lack of standardized definitions and consistent data collection methods regarding ethnicity and race within the health…

Drinks business accused of ‘interfering’ with past efforts to reduce harms as alcohol deaths hit record high