COVID PPE failures left health care workers and patients at risk: What lessons the government needs to learn
The latest report published as part of the COVID-19 inquiry has found the UK was not adequately prepared for a pandemic.
Jul 22, 2026
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Equipment and Supplies: News and Research on Personal Protective Equipment
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Ebola deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo: Heath authorities
The Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 300 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a little more than one month after it was declared, health authorities said Friday.
Jun 26, 2026
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Construction sites are not ready for extreme heat: 44% of workers said they have experienced a heat-related illness
Hot weather is already having a negative impact on U.K. construction workers' health and well-being, and most construction sites are not set up to protect them, researchers have found.
Jun 26, 2026
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak yet to peak, could last a year: Red Cross
The deadly Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo has yet to peak and could take a year to contain, the Red Cross warned Tuesday, amid mounting warnings of dangerous gaps in the response.
Jun 16, 2026
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Laryngeal mask safe for pediatric adenotonsillectomies
A laryngeal mask (LM) is a safe alternative to tracheal tube (TT) intubation for pediatric patients with obstructive sleep apnea undergoing adenotonsillectomies, according to a review published in the European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, ...
Jun 1, 2026
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WHO evaluates vaccines, treatments for Ebola outbreak
The WHO said Tuesday it was examining whether any candidate vaccines or treatments could be used to rein in what it warned could be a lengthy Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
May 19, 2026
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Experts call on WHO to revisit its approach to airborne risk in light of hantavirus outbreak
With three people dead and 11 cases from the recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, UMD's internationally renowned expert on airborne viruses, Dr. Don Milton, joins public health colleagues in an opinion piece in the ...
May 13, 2026
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Paid sick leave can function as disease prevention
Home service workers—those who provide care, inspections, or repairs inside private homes—can often lack paid sick leave, making illness a direct financial risk. New research from George Mason University College of Public ...
Feb 3, 2026
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Pink noise reduces REM sleep and may harm sleep quality
Pink noise—often used to promote sleep—may reduce restorative REM sleep and interfere with sleep recovery. In contrast, earplugs were found to be significantly more effective in protecting sleep against traffic noise, according ...
Feb 2, 2026
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Hidden risks of firefighter gear revealed in an effort to improve safety and performance
When firefighters respond to an emergency, the gear they wear to protect themselves can also create challenges that could jeopardize their performance and safety. Their gear is bulky, and it may not fit perfectly. Those challenges ...
Jan 26, 2026
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