Where is Alzheimer's science going, and why is that important?

Public health systems are facing a growing problem due to the lack of a remedy for dementia, despite the fact that the number of dementia cases continues to rise. Alzheimer's research has been plagued by controversies over the past year, making the development of successful treatments seem fu...

When going to France, why and how should I obtain health insurance

All citizens of France, even expats, have access to public health services because of the country's system of universal healthcare. No matter their age, financial situation, or social standing, anybody in France has access to medical care. It covers all fundamental medical requirements, such ...

Growing partisan divide over scientists' involvement in policy discussions

Given the criticism public health professionals faced during the coronavirus epidemic for modifying mitigation efforts, this trend may not be entirely unexpected.

A recent study from the Pew Research Center indicates that there is a widening party gap on the issue of whether scientists ...

Dean Beth Virnig is a new addition to the UF College of Public Health and Health Professions

The sixth dean of the College of Public Health and Health Professions in the 64-year history of the college, Beth Virnig, PhD, M.P.H., began her employment at the University of Florida on July 11.

She most recently held the positions of director and lead of the University of Minnesota S...

Healthcare System of Bangkok to Be Upgraded

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Ministry of Public Health have joined forces to revamp Bangkok's primary healthcare system. The main healthcare system in Bangkok will be upgraded. Bangkok's vice-governor said on Friday that the measure intends to increase residents&#...

Post-Covid Situation In Singapore

As Singapore gradually returns to normal and the populace learns to live with COVID-19, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced on June 10 that associated coronavirus treatment finance schemes would be modified. As part of the government's reaction to the pandemic, COVID-19 treatments were sup...

The world must prioritise public health: climate change and natural disasters must be addressed urgently

Public health as an agenda has grown in prominence over the last two decades and is unquestionably poised to define the present and future risk-scape. Prudence suggests that incorporating public health into all policies may benefit the Asia Pacific Region in addressing the adaptation gap caused b...

Thailand Studying the Immunity of 4th Covid-19 Shot

The Ministry of Public Health of Thailand is studying how long the immunity induced by the 4th dose of the Covid-19 vaccine lasts. A lot more information is required before the ministry can decide whether a 5th shot will be required.

The Department of Disease Control’s director-ge...

TN is Planning a Bill on the “Right to Health”

Doctors, economists, and public health experts got together for a day-long session and held discussions with senior officials of the government for drafting the ‘right to health bill’ that shall enable universal health coverage, provide mechanisms of redressal for people, and fix resp...

Singapore to Provide Free Emergency Covid Care

The Singaporean cabinet has announced the provision of free emergency Covid care for patients showing moderate or severe symptoms as per the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients Plus Scheme after 16th March.

The spokesperson for the deputy governor, Traisuree Taisaranakul, said tha...

The focus of EU-Africa relations should be on public healthcare

When it comes to humanity's collective health, businesses must, at some point – even for their good – assist in the survival of everyone. A virus-affected population in Africa makes us all susceptible.

The European Union-African Union Summit on February 17-18 took on eve...

Thailand Issues Free Digital Vaccine Pass

The Ministry of Public Health in Thailand has announced that it is going to issue a free digital vaccine passport to all its vaccinated individuals by the end of March.

Previously the Thai government had been charging 50 baht for a printed or digital version of the vaccination passport....

WHO and EPA Partner for Protecting Public Health

The World Health Organization and the US Environmental Protection Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for five years for the continued collaboration of the two organizations on a wide range of health and environment issues, particularly air and water pollution, children’s healt...

Quality Healthcare in Thailand

Thailand is a tourist hotspot not only for its holiday resorts, but for its employment opportunities, and high-quality inexpensive healthcare.

The country is welcoming fully vaccinated travelers from more than 60 countries around the world with no quarantine restrictions and only a nega...

TOKYO’S 90% OF COVID-19 CASES IN MID-APRIL WERE VARIANT INFECTIONS

Highlights –

• Tokyo’s 90% of COVID-19 cases in mid-April were variant infections.
• The metropolitan govt. revealed the data on April 22.
• Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Public Health reported the data.
• The proportion of...

U.S. PRESIDENT-ELECT BIDEN INTRODUCES HIS PUBLIC HEALTH TEAM

Highlights

• Biden said that the priority of his administration would to be vaccinate nearly 100 million Americans, pushing for reopening of the schools and strengthening mask mandates

• Biden also announced that he has finalized the name of retired Army General Llyo...

JAPANESE GOVERNMENT PLANS TO ABOLISH THE CAP ON INCOME FOR FERTILITY TREATMENT

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• Japanese government plans to abolish the cap on income for fertility treatment.
• The cap in order to qualify for subsidies, a couple’s combined annual income is currently set at 7.3 million yen.
• Japan’s current...

STUDY: ASYMPTOMATIC CHILDREN CAN SHED THE VIRUS FOR WEEKS

Highlights

• Study findings could help in the development of public health strategies
• It could eventually help to contain the virus spread within communities

A new study has been conducted regarding the corona virus in children. As per...

ADVERTISEMENT COSTS FALL IN UK DURING CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN

HIGHLIGHTS

• British Government is now UK’s biggest advertiser during coronavirus crisis.
• UK advertising expenses on traditional media as well as on poster sites and billboards are falling.
• The fall in costs started in 23 MAR 2020.
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ANDREW CUOMO CALLED FOR AN INVESTIGATION INTO A RECENTLY HELD CHARITY CONCERT

Highlights

• The crowd did not maintain social distancing  
• They did not wear masks

On Tuesday, Andrew Cuomo, New York Gov. called for an investigation. It was for a charity concert that drew a packed crowd of partiers. It was org...