The Latest Breaking News from Public Health

Hand hygiene has emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. From ritualistic choreography to a fading custom, handwashing has evolved with society, transitioning from heightened alertness to a semblance of normalcy. To ensure its continued success, the government must invest in infrastructure, communication, and educational…

Deeply saddened as we in the South African health community were by the loss of Professor Jerry Hoosen Coovadia on 4 October 2023, I reflected on what he had come to mean in my medical career and in my life.

Kerala government stonewalls Governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s attempts to seek clarifications on objections raised against Kerala Public Health Bill, 2021. Gov. can give/withhold assent or reserve it for President's consideration. State reminded Gov. of Constitutional courts' judgments that policy decisions of State govts. should not be disturbed/interfered with. Parties have…

A federal judge will allow enforcement of a public health order that suspends the right to carry guns at public parks and playgrounds in New Mexico’s largest metro area

A survey finds that more than half of dog parents are doubtful about giving their pups the vaccine for rabies — a lethal disease that vaccination brought under control in the U.S.

The government has doubled down on failed policies, citing deeply flawed studies and misrepresenting data.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is defending her decision to treat gun violence as a public health epidemic by presenting statistics on recent firearms seizures, reduced reports of gunfire in the Albuquerque metro area and an uptick in jail bookings

to go forward based partly on allegations that "DPH caused the suspension of [Alliance of Los Angeles County Parents'] Twitter Account."

They will stop overtime for 48 hours.

Before Canada legalized recreational cannabis in October 2018, there was considerable debate about its potential effects. Some predicted it would trigger an economic “goldrush,” while others worried it would lead to public health “tragedies.”

Former Olympic athlete had been unaware of link between hormonal changes and sleep disturbance, which experts say presents serious public health challenges