Public Health
Why some people suffer more than others during heatwaves – UK Health Security Agency
While many of us revel in the hot summer sunshine, others are at risk of developing heat-related complications such as sunstroke and heatstroke. In this...
The essential travel checklist to keep you and your family healthy on holiday – UK Health Security Agency
Planning a holiday abroad? This guide provides essential information to help you travel safely and minimise health risks. Whether you're planning a beach break,...
Changes to health protection notification regulations (NOIDs) – UK Health Security...
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 –...
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to address health security challenges. Here are 3 examples of...
What is space weather, and why are we monitoring it? –...
Space weather occurs when explosive events near the Sun’s surface project strong radiation fields towards the Earth. These events typically peak during solar maximum...
what is the health impact of these tiny particles? – UK...
Nanoplastics are plastic particles smaller than 1,000 nanometers in diameter, or 100 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair, and they are polluting...
where 100-year-old samples help solve today’s problems – UK Health Security...
Within the UK Health Security Agency lies a scientific treasure trove, known as the Culture Collections. Its 4 repositories house thousands of meticulously preserved microorganisms,...
What are the symptoms of Lassa fever and how is it...
You may have seen media reports about a person who travelled to the UK who was ill with Lassa fever while in the country.
While...
