Public Health

‘I woke to find a rash all over my body’ – UK Health Security Agency

Saijal Ladd, Prescribing Advisor - Medicines Planning and Operations, NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (ICB), shares her experience of contracting measles at...
Public Health

With tuberculosis (TB) on the rise again, how can we prevent further spread? – UK Health Security Agency

UKHSA’s most recent data on tuberculosis (TB) revealed a rise in reported numbers in England by 13% in 2024 (5,480) compared to 2023 (4,850)....

Home Cooling Policies Can Combat Health Impacts of Extreme Heat, But Should Be Paired with Strategies to Reduce Unintended Consequences

Changes to health protection notification regulations (NOIDs) – UK Health Security Agency

From 6 April 2025, we’re expanding the list of pathogens that Registered Medical Professionals and laboratories in England must notify us about. The changes will...

How we are pioneering artificial intelligence applications in public health  – UK Health Security Agency

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to address health security challenges. Here are 3 examples of...
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How are we tracking mpox in the UK? – UK Health...

Surveillance is the ability to identify potential threats as quickly as possible and share the resulting data widely. It is one of the tools...
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Racism in Local Drug Paraphernalia Laws: An Argument for Repeal

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Your guide to who’s eligible for the 2024 flu vaccine –...

As we approach winter, it’s time for people at risk to be booked in for their free flu jab. If you’re eligible, you need...
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Regulated Cannabis Has a Hemp Problem

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what you need to know – UK Health Security Agency

You may have seen reports about a rise in cases of Marburg virus disease in Rwanda, which we are monitoring closely.  Marburg virus belongs to...
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A Tribute to Wellness – Network for Public Health Law