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The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a crucial new document: the National Health Emergency Alert and Response Framework. This comprehensive guide is designed to help countries strengthen their ability to prepare for and rapidly respond to health emergencies. Informed by real-world experiences, notably the COVID-19 pandemic, the framework provides a consistent, proven methodology for…
On World Polio Day 2025, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) African Regional Office delivered a message emphasizing the need for a final, intense push to eradicate the virus across the continent. Although the African Region was declared free of wild poliovirus (WPV) in 2020, the emergence of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) remains a critical threat….
New research reveals that the use of school isolation rooms (internal exclusion) in English secondary schools is far more widespread than previously known. A major study from the University of Manchester found that one in 12 secondary pupils report being placed in isolation at least once a week. These students often spend over eight hours…
New mothers are facing “immense” pressure to quickly return to their pre-pregnancy bodies, often referred to as the “snap back” phenomenon. This pressure, amplified by social media and celebrity endorsements, is driving some women to use powerful GLP-1 weight-loss jabs (like Ozempic or Mounjaro). The pressure is intense, with one mother admitting, “The thought of…
The NHS health check program in England will include questions about the menopause for the first time. This change is set to benefit up to 5 million women aged 40 to 74. The checks currently screen for risks of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Ministers announced the change, stating that women have been “suffering in…
Iceland, once one of only two mosquito-free zones globally, has lost its status. Mosquitoes have been found there for the first time. Insect enthusiast Bjorn Hjaltason made the discovery in Kjós, near Reykjavik. He found two female and one male mosquito. These insects were identified as Culiseta annulata, a species known to survive winter. Historically,…
Delhi is once again suffering under a thick, toxic haze. Air quality worsened sharply after the Diwali festival. Headlines called it the worst post-Diwali air in four years. This returns the city to its annual, yet avoidable, pollution crisis. The crisis is caused by several factors working together. These include fireworks, vehicle exhaust, and the…
New health research is redefining the simple act of walking. Experts have analyzed global data on daily steps, wellness, and lifespan. The results show that you don’t need a huge step count to see major health benefits. This is encouraging news for everyone. The old idea of 10,000 steps is not the only goal. Instead,…
A potential government shutdown poses a severe threat to public health. The shutdown would immediately impact the nation’s disease surveillance systems. These critical systems track illnesses, monitor outbreaks, and detect new health threats. They are essential for protecting citizens. A lack of funding would force many public health workers to be sent home. This includes…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is ordering a significant change to Tylenol’s (acetaminophen) labeling. This new mandate is driven by growing concerns over accidental overdoses and liver injury. Acetaminophen is one of the most common pain relievers used globally. The new labels will feature a more prominent and stronger liver damage warning. The FDA…
