Tag: public health

Ebola at the Gates? Why Vanuatu Says There’s No Need to Panic—Yet

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
With global attention now focusing on a renewed outbreak of Ebola that has occurred, including within Central and East...

Fiji’s Hidden Crisis: How a Meth Epidemic Is Shattering the Pacific Paradise

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
For many years, Fiji has enjoyed a wonderful reputation as a beautiful location for its turquoise water, postcard-perfect islands,...

Why Sri Lanka’s Biggest Rugby Backer Isn’t a Sports Brand — It’s a Biscuit Giant

CU Sports Asanga Divulweva -
In a country where cricket tends to dominate the sports pages, an unexpected beneficiary of this recent change is...

One Dead After Suspected Drug Overdose at Dreamstate Festival — Could Pill Testing Have Prevented It?

Entertainment Asanga Divulweva -
A tragedy struck at Dreamstate on February 7 as one man collapsed from a medical crisis and later died;...

Canada’s Air Turns Toxic as Wildfires and Extreme Heat Collide in Deadly Combo

Canada and Caribbean Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth_ Canadians in many provinces this week are facing a double whammy of environmental hardship as local air quality...

Ontario measles cases surpass 800, with 155 new infections reported this week

Canada and Caribbean Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth_ Ontario is experiencing a significant rise in measles infections, with 155 new cases reported over the past week,...
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Is Australia Underestimating Its Diabetes Crisis? New Study Reveals Alarming Findings!

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
A recent, meticulously conducted study by researchers at the University of Sydney has unveiled a potentially significant underestimation in...

Fiji’s Crackdown on Illicit Tobacco: Will This Global Initiative Change the Game?

Lead_Story Piumi Fernando -
An international team is currently working alongside Fijian officials to evaluate the country's requirements for the effective implementation of...

New study underscores ethical dilemmas in cannabis research in Canada

Canada and Caribbean Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth_ A groundbreaking study led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) explores the ethical challenges and...

Can Europe’s New Clean Air Rules Save Lives and Revive Ecosystems?

Environment Warsha De Silva -
Environmental (Commonwealth Union) The European Union has taken a monumental step in its fight against air pollution, a pressing...

Air Pollution, Water Quality, and Prevalence of Multiple Chronic Conditions according to study

Healthcare S De Silva -
Healthcare (Commonwealth Union) – In today's rapidly industrializing world, air pollution and water quality have become significant concerns that...

From Stanford to Washington: Dr. Bhattacharya’s Path as Frontrunner for NIH Director 

Commonwealth Diaspora Sarojini P -
USA (Commonwealth Union)_ Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a physician and economist trained at Stanford University, has reportedly emerged as the...

Strict New Rules for Social Media and Minors in Australia

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
In a move to address growing concerns about the impact of social media on young people, Australian Prime Minister...

Is a New, More Infectious Mpox Variant Spreading Globally?

Europe admin -
(Commonwealth_Europe) Health authorities in the United Kingdom have confirmed four cases of a newly emerged variant of mpox—a more...

Malta’s Vaping Market: The Price to Pay for Public Health

Europe admin -
(Commonwealth_ Europe) Malta's vaping market is set to face significant price increases following the introduction of new excise duties...

What’s behind Australia’s declining rates for a certain skin cancer?

Healthcare S De Silva -
Healthcare (Commonwealth Union) – Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in the cells (melanocytes) that produce...