Public Health

Public Health

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...

What is space weather, and why are we monitoring it? – UK Health Security Agency

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...
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Food Insecurity and Pregnancy: Addressing Inequities through “Food is Medicine” Initiatives

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Why is norovirus reporting in England so high at the moment?...

Data for the current 2024/2025 season in England shows that norovirus laboratory reports are notably higher than the 5-season average. Norovirus cases typically increase...