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7-day mosquito eradication efforts conducted in S.China's Foshan, Level III public health emergency response activated
Photo: VCG Foshan City in South China’s Guangdong Province will launch a one-week special campaign starting Thursday to eradicate mosquitoes and strengthen the prevention and control of mosquito-borne diseases such as chikungunya and dengue fever....

FCTA to launch hepatitis screening for food handlers to protect public health
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The FCT Administration (FCTA) has announced plans to initiate comprehensive hepatitis screening for food handlers operating in restaurants, markets, bakeries and canteens across the territory. The initiative aims...

Behind the Label: Nigeria’s Salt Crisis, Big Food’s Grip, and the Fight for Public Health
Nigeria’s public health crisis is deepening, not necessarily from hunger or infectious disease, but from what fills the average citizen’s plate, heavily processed, salt-packed, and sugar-laden foods. As non-communicable diseases like hypertension,...
From crisis to collaboration: Why harm reduction is Malaysia’s public health opportunity — Bakhtiar Talhah
JULY 31 — Almost two decades ago, I stood at the frontlines of Malaysia’s HIV epidemic — a time when fear, stigma and silence ruled the discourse around drug use and HIV. The data was grim: some 70 per cent of new HIV infections were among people...

Healthcare remains costliest industry for breaches at $7.42M
Healthcare remains the costliest industry for data breaches, with each breach costing an average of $7.42 million, IBM found in its 2025 "Cost of a Data Breach" report. Despite maintaining the top position for the 14th consecutive year, healthcare...

National Labor Relations Board investigating if University Hospitals wrongfully terminated 2 pediatricians
CLEVELAND — The National Labor Relations Board is now investigating University Hospitals after a complaint of wrongful termination was filed against the healthcare system. 2 University Hospitals pediatricians fired for sending unsolicited texts to...

Healthcare Trends & Transactions Q2 2025
The healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market remained active in Q2 2025, with several sectors including physician practice management (PPM), clinical research, and digital health experiencing continued investment and platform growth. While...
Healthcare in Burlington without the wait: West Plains Medical Centre is welcoming new patients
From same-day appointments to after-hours availability and virtual consultations with specialists, West Plains Medical Centre is making quality healthcare more accessible than ever for Ontario residents. With Ontario facing a physician shortage,...

Global Regulatory Developments for June 2025
Register Now For “TSCA Reform – Nine Years Later” Virtual Conference, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (EDT), June 25, 2025: Complimentary registration is now open for this dynamic virtual conference providing updates and insights regarding the current state...

The scandal of Nigeria’s National Health Act 2014
“I wish to express my deep regret for my role in driving the National Health Act 2014 as a Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Health. At the time, I was unaware of the far-reaching implications of certain clauses, particularly those...

WWRC receives Gold Certification for Excellence from Planetree International
QNA Doha In a remarkable achievement that reflects Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) ongoing commitment to enhancing the quality of healthcare services, the Women’s Wellness and Research Centre (WWRC) has been awarded the prestigious Gold...
PainChek grows global presence
It’s 31 July, marking the official close of the June quarterly reporting period under ASX Listing Rules. For healthcare companies, these filings set the stage for full-year financial results following the end of the Australian financial year....

Australia is significantly falling behind in global AI race, warns billionaire Scott Farquhar
Australia risks losing its competitive edge in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race unless urgent action is taken, warned Atlassian co-founder and billionaire tech entrepreneur Scott Farquhar. Speaking at the National Press Club, Farquhar...

Startup taps global partnership for early detection of disease
Bengaluru: In a major step towards transforming clinical diagnostics, Bengaluru-based Quantum Biosciences Pvt. Ltd. has partnered with QT Sense, a Dutch pioneer in quantum sensing systems, to jointly advance the use of quantum biology in...

Kamal reviews progress on national telemedicine project
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services and Coordination Mustafa Kamal, Wednesday, while reviewing the progress on national telemedicine project has said that by leveraging advanced technologies, the project is “bringing doctors...

André Carson addresses Gaza crisis, job fair event, and healthcare policy in recent posts
André Carson, U.S. Congressman representing Indiana’s 7th district since 2008, has recently used his social media platform to address issues ranging from the humanitarian crisis in Gaza to local community events and healthcare policy.On July 28,...

Columbus Regional Health receives national recognition for excellence in stroke care
Jim Bickel, President and Chief Executive Officer | Columbus Regional Healthcare SystemJim Bickel, President and Chief Executive Officer | Columbus Regional Healthcare System Columbus Regional Health has been recognized by the American Heart...

San Diego Kaiser Permanente healthcare union workers to hold informational picket, push for better patient care
Kaiser Permanente workers in San Diego plan an informational picket to demand better patient care and working conditions. SAN DIEGO — Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers in San Diego are set to hold an informational picket on Friday to voice...
UK Front Pages 31/07: Govt’s Palestine Recognition Sparks National Debate
In a day marked by political turmoil and significant societal challenges, major newspapers including the Daily Mail, Financial Times, The Guardian, The London Daily, The Daily Telegraph, and The Times have provided diverse perspectives on the...

Englewood Hospital’s Wound Care Center earns national recognition
Svetlana Alessandro, office coordinator; Angela Soucy, R.N.; Patrick McFadden, D.O.; Laura Duke, LPN, MBA, program director; Stacey Byers, R.N.; Michael Bailey, R.N.; and Melanie Davis, R.N. COURTESY PHOTO HCA Florida Englewood Hospital’s Wound...