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HEALTHAug 20Warning on addiction help amid funding uncertaintyA warning has been issued regarding addiction help services due to uncertainty in funding. This indicates a potential issue affecting public health support systems.cootamundraherald.com.au · Australia
HEALTHAug 20Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a weakened health systemA record cyclosporiasis outbreak is testing the response capabilities of a health system described as weakened, highlighting public health vulnerabilities.kalw.org · United States
HEALTHAug 20Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a weakened health systemideastream.org · United States
HEALTHAug 20FEC approves N540bn to upgrade National Hospital, build cancer centreIt also approved N64.92 billion for modular clinics and a theatre complex, to be constructed by Strabbing Construction Limited. The post FEC approves N540bn to upgrade National Hospital, build cancer centre appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 20Deliveries at Keralam’s Kozhikode Government Women and Children’s Hospital declineAccording to Health department, there were a total of 5,201 deliveries (2,729 normal and 2,472 C-section) in 2020-21. This number came down to 2,238 (1,387 normal and 851 C-section) in 2025-26. A large number of people from the urban areas of Kozhikode are dependant on the hospitalThe Hindu
HEALTHAug 20Un hombre murió tras sufrir un paro cardíaco mientras comía en la pizzería GüerrínEl hombre se descompensó mientras almorzaba en el local ubicado en Avenida Corrientes al 1300.Personal del SAME se hizo presente en el lugar.El local quedó clausurado.Clarín
HEALTHAug 20DR Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine as Ebola infections surgeAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHAug 20Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a 'weakened' health systemFrom state and local food-safety response to the federal health agencies that fund that work, a record-breaking year for cyclosporiasis cases runs up against the Trump administration's cuts last year.NPR News
HEALTHAug 20José Coronado, a sus 69 años: "Desayuno siempre con aceite de oliva. Es salud para el cuerpo y es fantástico para prevenir enfermedades"El actor español, que atraviesa uno de los mejores momentos de su carrera, confiesa prestar cada vez más atención a su salud."A los 50 ya empiezas a notar que el cuerpo no es el mismo y tienes que cuidarte un poquito más", confiesa.Clarín
HEALTHAug 20Expert warns against practices that can cause condom failureAn expert is issuing a warning about practices that can lead to condom failure. This information is relevant for public health and safe practices.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
HEALTHAug 20Chemical - ripened plantain saga underscores urgent need for consumer empowerment in Ghana food market – CDA Consult – Ghanamma . comA report highlights the issue of chemically ripened plantains in Ghana, emphasizing the critical need for consumer empowerment in the food market. This story is relevant to public health and consumer rights in the region.ghanamma.com · Ghana
HEALTHAug 20Wesley UMC blood drive Sept. 16The Red Cross Blood Mobile will be at Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 West Broadway, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.winonapost · united states of america
HEALTHAug 20Opening doors to care for mental health on Long Island | The Jewish StarEfforts are being made to improve access to mental health care on Long Island. This indicates a focus on addressing mental health needs within the community.thejewishstar.com · Israel
HEALTHAug 20Experimental Drug Generates Immune Response Against Pancreatic Cancer in People at High RiskResearchers at Johns Hopkins report that an experimental drug targeting one of the most common genetic drivers of pancreatic cancer was safe in humans, and generated durable immune responses aimed at preventing the cancer in people at high risk. Pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates of any form, and the developers believe […] The post Experimental Drug Generates Immune Response Against Pancreatic Cancer in People at High Risk appeared first on Good News Network.GNN Science
HEALTHAug 20Victoria Begins Vaccination Program for Wild Penguins“Victorian wildlife officers will spend the coming weeks catching and vaccinating penguins against the devastating strain of bird flu spreading through Australia, in a mammoth effort said to be unprecedented in its scale. It is a race to save a world-famous penguin colony from a worst-case prediction that the H5 bird flu strain could kill […] The post Victoria Begins Vaccination Program for Wild Penguins appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
HEALTHAug 20Basic Water Services Reach More Health Care Facilities Worldwide“A total of 84 countries and three SDG regions, representing 52% of the global population, had estimates for basic water services in health care facilities. Globally, 85% of health care facilities had basic water services, up from 76% in 2015. Coverage ranged from 57% in sub-Saharan Africa to 89% in Central and Southern Asia.” From […] The post Basic Water Services Reach More Health Care Facilities Worldwide appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
HEALTHAug 20Refrigerated Platelets Work for 3 Weeks in US-Australia Trial“Researchers who tested the use of refrigerated platelets say their ‌results could more than triple the supply available to help save bleeding patients. Platelets are a blood component that’s crucial for clotting and stemming blood loss. Donated platelets are conventionally stored at room temperature with a five-to-seven-day shelf life. At 27 hospitals in the U.S. […] The post Refrigerated Platelets Work for 3 Weeks in US-Australia Trial appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
HEALTHAug 20mRNA Vaccine May Extend High-Risk Melanoma Remission“An experimental mRNA vaccine allowed people with high-risk melanoma to live longer, cancer-free, the pharmaceutical companies Moderna and Merck announced Wednesday. For decades, cancer vaccines have been one of the most tantalizing ideas in cancer treatment — offering the hope of harnessing a person’s own immune system to attack tumors… In the late-stage trial of […] The post mRNA Vaccine May Extend High-Risk Melanoma Remission appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
HEALTHAug 20Drug addiction threatens future of youth : Judge Nagaraj AnkasadoddiJudge Nagaraj Ankasadoddi states that drug addiction poses a threat to the future of youth. This highlights a concern about public health and societal well-being.ibcworldnews.com · India
HEALTHAug 20Cancer vaccine breakthrough at Moderna raises hopes for Scancell melanoma programmeproactiveinvestors.com · United States
HEALTHAug 20US Authorizes First Standalone Robotic Blood Draw Device“The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today authorized the Aletta, the first standalone robotic device that can draw blood from a patient’s arm without hands-on operator intervention. The device is authorized for use in adults in outpatient settings and must be operated under the oversight of a supervisor trained in phlebotomy. One phlebotomist can oversee […] The post US Authorizes First Standalone Robotic Blood Draw Device appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
HEALTHAug 20Extreme heat: 'We're really starting now to understand how global climate is impacting our health'Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr. Simon Williams, Behavioural Scientist, WHO Consultant, Lecturer in psychology and a public health researcher at Swansea University. What concerns Dr. Williams most is that the health consequences of extreme heat, particularly for older adults, are emerging sooner and at lower levels of warming than we had previously understood. We are already living with approximately 1.3°C of global warming, and increasingly severe summers are exposing profound age-related vulnerabilities, from reduced physiological capacity to cool the body to underlying cardiovascularFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHAug 20Expert warns against practices that can cause condom failureThe United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (US-CDC) advises people using latex condoms to use water-based or silicone-based lubricants rather than oil-based products The post Expert warns against practices that can cause condom failure appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 20Comprehensive Healthcare Expands Bridges Evaluation & Treatment Facility to Offer Secure Detox ServicesComprehensive Healthcare is expanding its Bridges Evaluation & Treatment Facility to include secure detox services. This expansion enhances healthcare options for individuals needing specialized treatment.manilatimes.net · Philippines