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Global

Breaking Down WHO’s Essential Public Health Functions Framework

Public health is at a turning point. After COVID-19 exposed deep cracks in health systems worldwide, the World Health Organization has released a critical framework to help countries rebuild stronger, more resilient systems. The report, Defining Essential Public Health Functions and Services to Strengthen National Workforce Capacity, is not just another technical document. It is […]

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Global

Rising Risks: Kava’s New Toxic Concerns Uncovered

Imagine a health worker attending one of the many bustling kava bars around college campuses, curious about the beverage’s effects when consumed by the student populace. As they observe the patrons indulging in kava drinks, thoughts of public health implications and potential crises arise. This scene isn’t just hypothetical; it’s a reality faced by public […]

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Environment

Salmonella Surveillance in Wastewater

Imagine a bustling city in the heart of Southeast Asia, where the challenge of safe water and sanitation meets the pressing need to monitor infectious diseases. Here, health workers strive to track Salmonella, a pathogen that poses significant risks to public health. Using advanced tools such as Wastewater and Environmental Surveillance (WES), these professionals detect […]

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Global

War’s Health Crisis in Gaza

On a bustling morning in Gaza, amidst the din of ambulances and crumbling infrastructure, a healthcare worker stood helpless outside a half-demolished hospital. The scene was one of despair. Broken equipment, long patient queues, and children missing lifesaving vaccines. This is daily life in the Gaza Strip, where the consequences of war extend far beyond […]

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Epi

Guarding Our Gut: Strategies to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

The crisp morning air sees Beatrice, a farm worker in Northern Italy, heading to her job at a bustling livestock farm. This picturesque scene, however, belies a hidden battle within the farm. Across the globe, similar farms serve as battlegrounds for one of today’s pressing public health issues: antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global […]

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Global

Exploring Alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause

This week, an exciting development in women’s health took the spotlight with the introduction of a new non-hormonal daily pill as an alternative to Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for managing menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes. As per the report by BBC Health, this new treatment could potentially benefit around 500,000 women in the UK […]

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Global

 Hidden in Plain Sight: How to Recognize and Respond to Human Trafficking

Human trafficking remains one of the most urgent public health and human rights challenges worldwide. Yet many cases go unnoticed because the warning signs often appear subtle or are misunderstood. So, what are the signs of human trafficking? Recognizing them can mean the difference between ongoing exploitation and a life restored to safety. Public health […]

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Epi

COVID-19’s Missing Impact: Revealing Loss in Productive Years

Every morning, Tomasz, a healthcare worker in Poland, dons his mask and scrubs, preparing himself for another long shift in a field hospital. It’s 2021, and the COVID-19 pandemic is still affecting Europe. The news focuses on death tolls, but Tomasz knows that there is an untold story beyond just the number of lives lost: […]

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Global

Crises and Cures: Maternal Mortality

Recent news narratives have brought to light significant public health challenges, juxtaposed against advances that hold promise for the future. This week, two poignant themes have emerged: the ongoing crises in maternal health exacerbated by geopolitical instability, and strides in public health funding aimed at battling some of the world’s most intractable diseases. The Maternal […]

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