Free influenza vaccine available until May 30 for priority groups
Ecuador's Ministry of Public Health has extended the free influenza vaccination campaign until May 30, 2026, amid an increase in respiratory illness cases this winter.
Campaign alerts the population about the relationship between obesity, diabetes, and kidney diseases
A national campaign in Brazil aims to raise awareness about the direct link between obesity and the development of diabetes and kidney disease.
Manaus expands flu vaccination to the entire population from 6 months old
Manaus has expanded its flu vaccination campaign to include all residents aged six months and older, available at over 170 health units.
Salvador begins vaccination against dengue with vaccine 100% produced in Brazil; see target audience
Salvador, Brazil, has commenced its dengue vaccination campaign using a locally produced vaccine targeting healthcare workers and other professionals in the community.
Dengue vaccine begins to be administered in Uberlândia
The dengue vaccination campaign has started in Uberlândia, Brazil, targeting healthcare workers involved in disease prevention and control.
FG begins crackdown on sachet alcohol, bottles under 200ml
The Nigerian government has launched a campaign to enforce a ban on alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and bottles smaller than 200ml, effective January 1, 2026, to combat underage drinking.
H3N2 flu advances in Argentina: who should get vaccinated and how many doses are needed based on each case
The Argentine government has expedited the 2026 flu vaccination campaign to combat the H3N2 variant, detailing specific vaccination guidelines for various demographics.
Sesapi begins cataract campaign with over 7,000 surgeries; see schedule
The Piauí Health Department has launched a cataract initiative aimed at performing over 7,000 surgeries to improve residents' quality of life.
Petrópolis starts immunization against bronchiolitis for premature babies and children with comorbidities
Petrópolis has launched a vaccination campaign against Respiratory Syncytial Virus for vulnerable infants and children.
Paraty reinforces tetanus vaccination for those affected by floods
Paraty, Brazil, is launching a tetanus vaccination campaign for people who came into contact with floodwaters following recent heavy rains.
From Bed to Scale: Sleep Affects Weight More Than We Think (and Vice Versa)
The article discusses the crucial link between healthy weight and quality sleep, emphasizing the need for awareness and diagnosis of obesity, especially through an upcoming campaign by the Hospital de Clínicas in Buenos Aires.
If we do not talk about psychiatry in the election campaign, we fail hundreds of thousands of Danes
The article emphasizes the importance of discussing mental health issues during Denmark's upcoming parliamentary elections, arguing that ignoring this topic would neglect the needs of many individuals living with mental illness.
‘D Day’ against dengue: interactive map shows actions in 32 municipalities in the São Carlos and Araraquara region
The 'D Day' campaign against dengue mobilized 32 municipalities in the São Carlos and Araraquara region to raise awareness and combat the spread of the disease.
‘D Day’ against dengue: interactive map shows actions in 37 municipalities in the Ribeirão Preto and Franca region
The 'D Day' of the 'Together Against Dengue' campaign mobilized 37 cities in the Ribeirão Preto and Franca regions to combat the dengue mosquito.
‘D Day’ against dengue: interactive map shows actions in 33 municipalities of Campinas and region
The 'D Day' campaign against dengue mobilized 33 municipalities in the Campinas and Piracicaba regions of Brazil to promote public awareness and action against the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
D Day: Campaign promotes mobilizations and educational actions against dengue in 37 cities in the Ribeirão Preto and Franca region
A campaign against dengue mobilized communities and health teams in 37 cities in the Ribeirão Preto and Franca regions of Brazil.
HPV vaccination campaign begins in São Luís
A multivaccination campaign against HPV has started in São Luís, targeting adolescents aged 15 to 19.
Getúlio Vargas Hospital holds campaign for penile cancer prevention
Getúlio Vargas Hospital is conducting a campaign to prevent penile cancer through circumcision surgeries, in partnership with the Brazilian Society of Urology.
Rebecca Adlington opens up about sister's life-threatening diagnosis: 'Prepare for the worst'
Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington reflects on her sister's severe illness, which has prompted a campaign to raise awareness of a dangerous brain inflammation condition.
Vitamin C is not a cure for everything, alcohol does not help digestion. Health disinformation can be deadly; experts launch a campaign to map it out
Medical experts in Slovakia have launched a campaign to combat health misinformation, highlighting common myths such as the misconceptions about Vitamin C and alcohol.
São José Hospital launches 'Cuidar Delas' campaign with special discounts for Women's Month
São José Hospital is promoting the 'Cuidar Delas' campaign in March, offering special discounts on women's health services to encourage preventive care and awareness.
D Day against dengue: EPTV's campaign mobilizes 98 cities in Sul de Minas this Saturday
The 'D Day' of the 9th Regional Campaign Against Aedes aegypti will occur on Saturday, engaging 98 cities in the Sul de Minas region to combat mosquito breeding grounds.
Kenya declares war on snakebites
Kenya has declared a campaign against snakebites in response to the significant number of poisonings and deaths caused by snakebites globally.
H3N2 flu advances in Argentina: who should get vaccinated and how many doses they need according to each case
Argentina is advancing its flu vaccination campaign to combat the H3N2 variant, sending vaccines to all provinces and outlining specific vaccination guidelines for various age groups and health conditions.
Mumsnet campaign demands ban on social media for under-16s
Mumsnet has launched a campaign advocating for a ban on social media for users under 16, emphasizing health risks similar to tobacco warnings.
Porto Velho holds a campaign for free contraceptive implant on Saturday, 28; learn how to participate
Porto Velho is organizing a campaign for the insertion of free contraceptive implants specifically for women already registered in the municipal regulatory system.
Advance of the influenza vaccine campaign due to a new strain of influenza with 'higher contagion'
Argentina is advancing its influenza vaccination campaign in response to a newly identified and more contagious strain of the virus.
Flu Vaccination: Who Should Get Vaccinated in This First Stage
Argentina's Health Ministry is advancing the flu vaccination campaign for 2026 to counter the spread of the H3N2 variant.
Wife's tragic suicide note after 'husband's campaign of violence and sexual assaults'
Tarryn Baird left a heartbreaking suicide note after enduring extensive violence and coercive control from her husband, Christopher Trybus, who faces multiple charges including manslaughter.
Ministry of Health launched the vaccination campaign Stay Up to Date against measles
The Ecuadorian government has launched a national vaccination campaign against measles in response to rising cases across the Americas, investing $2.6 million in 460,000 vaccines.
Jeremy Hunt urges medics to do more to improve detection of rare childbirth condition
Jeremy Hunt is calling on doctors to enhance the detection of placenta accreta spectrum, a rare childbirth complication, following a campaign initiated by a woman affected by the condition.
Unimed Cuiabá conducts blood glucose testing event in celebration of Purple February
Unimed Cuiabá is offering free blood glucose testing as part of the Purple February campaign to raise awareness about chronic diseases like diabetes.
Alert due to the H3N2 K variant: the government advances the flu vaccination campaign and sends the first doses
Argentina's government has expedited its flu vaccination campaign in response to a more transmissible variant of the H3N2 influenza virus observed in the Northern Hemisphere.
A company offers money to take a nap in the store window
A Madrid clothing store is paying people to nap in its storefront as part of a campaign promoting the cultural significance of napping in Spain.
'My son, 18, dropped dead in the street - one small change could have saved him'
Naomi Rees-Issitt, known as the 'defibrillator mum', is recognized with the British Empire Medal for her campaign to improve access to defibrillators after the tragic loss of her son.
Foundation marks World Cancer Day
The International Cancer Centre in Abuja, in partnership with OncoBridge Foundation, conducted a two-day community awareness campaign and free cancer screenings for residents in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State to mark World Cancer Day.
Terminally-ill mum wins lung cancer warning battle - 'I took it to Keir Starmer'
A terminally ill woman, Jules Fielder, successfully campaigned for increased awareness of lung cancer symptoms, leading to new government measures in the UK.
State of Mexico administers more than 103,000 measles vaccines to teachers
The government of the State of Mexico has launched a vaccination campaign against measles for over 103,000 teachers in the region.
Kogi begins free mass vaccination to curb animal diseases
Kogi State has launched a mass vaccination campaign against Transboundary Animal Diseases to protect animal health and promote food security.
Nigerian woman dies after arriving UK for son’s graduation
A Nigerian woman named Oluranti Akinyemi died shortly after arriving in the UK for her son's graduation, prompting a fundraising campaign for her repatriation.
The government's wish to bring in foreign social and health care workers is causing concern in the election campaign
Denmark's government plans to invest a significant amount to recruit foreign social and health care workers due to a projected shortage in the coming decade, raising concerns about reliance on foreign labor.
Former EastEnders star shares 'little devil' health battle that'd make her 'sweat'
Former EastEnders star Shona McGarty discusses her struggles with social anxiety in a new NHS campaign.
Enugu vaccinates over 2.1m children against measles-rubella -WHO
Enugu State has successfully vaccinated over 2.1 million children against measles and rubella as part of a recent campaign highlighted by the World Health Organization.
"Your silence is not strength" - A campaign calls to talk about men's mental health; one in three in Latvia rates it as poor
A new social campaign in Latvia highlights poor mental health among men, revealing that one in three men aged 18 to 74 rate their mental health as poor or very poor.
Campaign urges NHS to improve diagnosis of potentially life-threatening childbirth condition
Amisha Adhia is launching a campaign to pressure the NHS into better diagnosing placenta accreta spectrum, a potentially fatal complication of childbirth that many hospitals have failed to recognize.
VIDEO: Launch of the Public Education Campaign "Lower the Threshold"
The campaign aims to raise public awareness of forms of discrimination, particularly focusing on recognizing intersecting discrimination.
Forget the magic pills: better mental health starts from something much simpler
A campaign in Estonia emphasizes simple daily habits that support mental health, focusing on conscious sleep, nutrition, movement, relationships, and breaks.
The songwriter behind hits like 'Like A Virgin' and 'True Colors' has died
A new campaign by Region Zealand aims to recruit young individuals into health-related education by showcasing 20 different health programs.
Russia shoots down 151 Ukrainian drones
A new campaign in Region Zealand aims to recruit young people for health-related educations, highlighting 20 different fields of study through a digital platform.
Digital Universe to Recruit Youth for Region Zealand
Region Zealand has launched a new campaign on social media aimed at recruiting young people to health-related educational programs.