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India mandates Air Suvidha self-declaration for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries

India has reactivated the Air Suvidha portal for travelers from Ebola-affected regions, streamlining health checks with an online declaration system. This move follows the World Health Organization's declaration of Ebola as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Furthermore, India pledged USD 10 million for Ebola preparedness and response efforts…

The Economic Times

Ebola Reaches France for the First Time in This Outbreak — Here Is What U.S. Travelers Need to Know Right Now

Ebola has been confirmed in France in a doctor back from the DRC. Here's what U.S. travelers need to know about CDC airport screening, travel restrictions, and risk.

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New Jersey’s Senior Wellness Pilot Offers Up to $250K Grants to Combat Isolation—How Local Groups Can Apply

Loneliness and social isolation have become growing public health concerns, especially among older adults. Research from the National Institute on Aging has linked prolonged isolation...

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Five-min walk break every hour feasible, effective in offsetting harms of prolonged sitting: Study

A recent study reveals that taking a five-minute walking break every hour is the sweet spot for combating the health risks of prolonged sitting. These short breaks significantly boost mood and reduce fatigue without impacting work performance. Researchers suggest this simple habit could be a key component of public health…

The Economic Times

Jesy Nelson slams MPs after parliament debate over twins’ disease: ‘I cannot tell you the outrage I feel’

The singer was visibly upset in the near seven-minute video after hearing the public health minister Sharon Hodgson argue against a full SMA screening roll-out

The Independent UK

'Waste not, want not' a winning mantra

Waste management is one of the most essential public services a city can and must provide. When it breaks down -- even briefly -- thousands of tonnes of rubbish pile up fast. Foul odours spread across neighbourhoods. Worse still, disease can follow, turning a local nuisance into a public health…

Bangkok Post

Jesy Nelson outraged at MPs in emotional video after SMA debate in parliament

The singer, 35, was visibly upset in a video where she accused public health minister Sharon Hodgson of arguing against a full screening roll-out.

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Shopify to ban vapes as US authorities crack down on illegal e-cigarettes industry

Shopify is poised to ban all vape sales from its platform this week, responding to pressure from U.S. state attorneys general. This move targets the booming market for illegal e-cigarettes, which lack required licenses and pose public health risks. The ban, expected to impact online sales significantly, aims to curb…

The Economic Times

Fit with just five minutes’ exercise a day? I don’t believe it

Everyone these days wants to optimise their workouts, but when a study seems too good to be true, it usually is, says public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

UK Heatwave to Worsen Dramatically: Brits May Sleep Outside And Groceries Become Unaffordable for Most in 2052

Explore the future of UK summers with increasing heatwaves, potential impacts on housing, public health, and food prices, and the importance of climate adaptation strategies.

International Business Times UK

Alcohol Consumption Linked to 20 Health Outcomes in Nature Health Study of 843 Papers, with Cancer Risk at Any Level

A June 2026 Nature Health study by IHME analyzed 843 studies across 20 health outcomes, confirming alcohol raises cancer risk at any level while showing nuanced cardiometabolic findings.

Medical Daily

World Cup 2026 Public Health Risk: Epidemiologist Warns Heat Plus Alcohol Plus Crowds Is a Proven Formula for Emergency Rooms

Epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina warns that "crowds plus sun plus summer temperatures plus physical exertion plus alcohol" reliably causes emergency room visits during World Cup events.

Medical Daily

“Voice for Her Power” Unites Sectors to Advance Equity in Breast Cancer Care

The “Voice for Her Power: Empowered by Hope to Overcome Breast Cancer” alliance, led by the Thai Breast Cancer Community; Sabina Public Company Limited; The Sukosol Hotel Bangkok; and Novartis (Thailand) Limited, organized a collaborative initiative to pass on the voice of hope and ignite societal awareness about the importance…

Bangkok Post

CDC Issues New 30-Day Ebola Entry Order Covering DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan; Screening at JFK, Atlanta, and Dulles

CDC issued a new 30-day Ebola entry order on June 21, 2026, for DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. The Bundibugyo strain has caused 198+ deaths. No approved vaccine exists.

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Heatwave Warning: Millions Urged to Stay Indoors During UK's Hottest Days of the Year

England and Wales face a potential record-breaking heatwave with temperatures possibly exceeding 38°C. Public health warnings have been issued, urging precautions to mitigate health risks.

Capital & Main

Increasingly Fierce Storms Are Coming for the Upper Texas Coast. Is the Petrochemical Industry Ready?

Galveston County is home to 22 refineries and chemical plants. The level of emergency preparedness varies widely.

Reason

Secret Emails Reveal Sketchy Tactics in California Public Health's Tobacco Ban 'Endgame'

Here are the sketchy tactics California’s public health agency is using to convince towns and cities to ban tobacco sales.

The Independent UK

UK heatwave: 40C in June must be wake-up call on climate crisis, scientists warn

Soaring temperatures should be seen as public health threat, expert warns as temperatures expected to smash records set in June 1976

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PAHO Issues Formal Health Warnings for 2026 FIFA World Cup Fans Covering Dengue, Measles, Norovirus, and Heat Illness

PAHO's June 8, 2026 health guidance for World Cup fans warns of dengue, measles, norovirus, heat illness, and STIs across 16 host cities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

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H5N1 Bird Flu Detected in Wastewater of 10 Texas Cities, Including Houston, Through TexWEB Surveillance Network

H5N1 detected in wastewater from 10 Texas cities including Houston by UTHealth Houston and Baylor College of Medicine via the TexWEB surveillance network, published in NEJM.

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Denver Front Range Ozone Alert Reaches AQI 112 as Children and Asthma Patients Face Increased Breathing Health Risks

Colorado CDPHE issued an Ozone Action Day Alert June 20, 2026 for Denver's Front Range. AQI hit 112 — Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups including children and asthma patients.

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CDC Confirms 2,104 Measles Cases in 41 States as U.S. Elimination Status Faces Its Greatest Threat Since 2000

CDC data confirm 2,104 measles cases in 41 jurisdictions with 30 active outbreaks in 2026. The U.S. risks losing measles elimination status held since 2000.

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New SILO Act Would Spend $62.5 Million a Year to Fight Senior Loneliness—Here’s What It Funds

Loneliness is often dismissed as an emotional issue, but researchers increasingly view it as a serious public health concern. Older adults who experience prolonged social...

The Guardian - UK

Lives are being ruined by undiagnosed hypermobility and lack of treatment

Letters: Ignorance around hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a public health catastrophe, say readers in response to an article on how sufferers have to wait 21 years for a diagnosis

The Guardian - US

Prediction markets surge in US as public health advocates call for support to combat gambling

Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket operating in areas with limited resources for people with gambling problems

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