Public Health
What the evidence says about interventions to reduce pollution and improve lives – UK Health Security Agency
Breathing in polluted air affects our health, reduces our life expectancy, and costs our society billions of pounds each year. It is estimated that...
How to avoid rabies and what to do if you’re exposed while travelling – UK Health Security Agency
Rabies is a rare but deadly viral infection that affects the brain and nervous system. Human cases of rabies are extremely rare in the...
A parent’s guide to summer infections and health hazards – UK Health Security Agency
As summer arrives, you’re likely to spend more time outdoors with your children. Lots of us love this time of year and it’s great...
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...
