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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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

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How we monitor flu and other respiratory viruses each winter –...

As we approach another winter season, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is ramping up its comprehensive surveillance systems to monitor flu and other seasonal...