public health emergency
Coverage of public health emergency in the Nexus archive.
- Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on loneliness and why he's more worried about your phone than your body
Vivek Murthy discusses the loneliness crisis as a public health emergency, emphasizing social media's role in driving isolation. He addresses why he prioritizes this issue over diseases and responds to questions about social media's harms and alcohol's health risks.
- Mosquito population surge prompts public health emergency in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County declared a public health emergency due to 'extraordinary mosquito populations' exceeding normal seasonal levels. Health officials reported heightened mosquito activity prompting the declaration.
- INTERVIEW: Why climate change should be a public health emergency
A professor of environmental change and public health warns that Europe must prepare for extreme heat, drought, and dengue due to climate change. The article highlights the need to address these climate-related health threats as a public health emergency.
- Opinion: The Ebola outbreak will lead to devastating violence against women and girls
The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, caused by the Bundibugyo strain with no existing vaccine or treatment. Over 900 suspected cases and 220 deaths have been reported, with the outbreak spreading to Uganda. The article highlights the overlooked risk of increased violence against women and girls during the crisis.
- Ebola Outbreak Now Third Largest Recorded and "Spreading Rapidly"
The Ebola outbreak is now the third largest recorded and is spreading rapidly, according to a health report. The situation raises concerns about public health and containment efforts.