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πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Lassa fever: Enugu on alert after Benue health workers death

The Enugu State Government has heightened health surveillance in response to fatalities among health workers in Benue State due to Lassa fever.

Mar 5 β€’ 00:39 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Anambra assembly seeks CCTV installation in public hospitals

The Anambra State House of Assembly has resolved to install 24-hour CCTV surveillance in all public health facilities to combat medical negligence and rebuild public confidence in the healthcare system.

Mar 4 β€’ 13:49 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The symptoms that could alert about bird flu

Health authorities in Argentina have heightened surveillance after the detection of bird flu in Buenos Aires, urging the public to recognize potential symptoms and seek medical advice promptly.

Mar 2 β€’ 17:49 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
World

Ülar Allas and Tanel Tenson: Antibiotic Resistance Threatens the Future of Medicine

The article discusses the significant threat of antibiotic resistance to future medical practices, highlighting the importance of coordinated global surveillance data.

Feb 27 β€’ 22:07 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Almost 30% of damages related to AI involve mental health, survey shows

A recent survey reveals that nearly 30% of damages stemming from artificial intelligence usage directly impact individuals' psychological well-being.

Feb 25 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sanitary Surveillance shuts down Fish Scale in Ponta Verde due to rust and dirt

The Fish Scale in Ponta Verde, MaceiΓ³, was closed by the Sanitary Surveillance due to significant rust, dirt, and unsanitary conditions posing health risks.

Feb 23 β€’ 19:51 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Body Under Algorithmic Surveillance: How Technology is Changing Our Relationship with Health?

The article examines how digital technology, particularly smart devices and applications, is transforming people's awareness and management of their health through data analytics.

Feb 22 β€’ 04:20 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested with irregular weight-loss pens in the DF

A man was arrested in Gama, Federal District, Brazil, for possessing irregular weight-loss pens following a police operation prompted by health surveillance authorities.

Feb 21 β€’ 15:55 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anvisa's rules on medicinal cannabis are expected to boost research and production in the DF

The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) in Brazil has introduced new regulations to facilitate the cultivation of cannabis and improve research opportunities.

Feb 21 β€’ 05:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda's Suicide Burden Likely Far Higher Than Official Figures, Experts Warn

Experts in Uganda warn that the country is likely underreporting suicide deaths due to weak surveillance and stigma surrounding mental health.

Feb 20 β€’ 05:18 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Measles is already circulating in Madrid: the Community detects community transmission of the virus and increases surveillance

Madrid has confirmed 24 cases of measles, marking a significant rise in infections and prompting increased public health measures amid an ongoing outbreak.

Feb 19 β€’ 09:41 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Wealthy coastal enclave's dirty secret revealed through wastewater testing surveillance

Recent wastewater testing on Nantucket reveals cocaine levels in sewer water significantly exceeding national averages, indicating substance misuse issues on the island.

Feb 18 β€’ 16:18 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anvisa is set to decide next week on national versions of Ozempic

Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) is expected to announce its decision regarding the registration of national versions of semaglutide-based pens, essential for diabetes treatment, next week.

Feb 18 β€’ 11:15 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sanitary Surveillance bans beauty clinic in SumarΓ©

Sanitary authorities have closed a beauty clinic in SumarΓ© due to various health and safety violations, as part of a broader enforcement action.

Feb 13 β€’ 22:35 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Hospitals prepared and symptom screening at airports: emergency care for FIFA World Cup 2026

Mexico City's Health Secretariat is implementing an epidemiological surveillance operation for the FIFA World Cup 2026, including airport screenings and preparedness in hospitals.

Feb 13 β€’ 08:09 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Safe Hairstyles for Carnival: See Which Styling Pomades are Approved by Anvisa

The Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has issued a warning regarding the use of hair pomades during Carnival, highlighting potential risks associated with unapproved products.

Feb 13 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sanitary Surveillance issues 21 fines to food trucks on beaches in GuarujΓ‘, SP

Sanitary authorities in GuarujΓ‘, Brazil, have fined food trucks at beaches for various health code violations during the ongoing Summer Operation.

Feb 12 β€’ 11:27 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Feira de Santana records almost 800 cases of diarrhea in January 2026; see how to prevent it

Feira de Santana registered 769 cases of diarrhea in January 2026, a decrease compared to the same month last year.

Feb 11 β€’ 15:50 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Vaccination is intensified and sanitary cordons are reinforced against measles in the states of Mexico

Health authorities in various states of Mexico are intensifying vaccination strategies and epidemiological surveillance to prevent measles outbreaks primarily among children.

Feb 10 β€’ 21:05 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Yolanda DΓ­az and the unions agree to make risk prevention in companies more demanding

Yolanda DΓ­az and the unions have reached an agreement to strengthen workplace risk prevention measures, particularly focusing on mental health surveillance, to update a 30-year-old law.

Feb 10 β€’ 12:12 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Burundi: United States and Burundi Sign Strategic Health Cooperation MOU

The United States and Burundi have signed a five-year health cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening health systems in Burundi and enhancing disease surveillance.

Feb 9 β€’ 08:08 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sanitary Surveillance inspects supermarket after report of snacks with larvae in Cabo Frio

The Sanitary Surveillance in Cabo Frio inspected a supermarket following allegations of contaminated snacks but found no immediate health risks.

Feb 7 β€’ 19:50 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

24-Hour Surveillance in Texas: Using Artificial Intelligence to Monitor, Message by Message, What Students Write

In Texas, school districts are implementing artificial intelligence applications to monitor students' writing and search activities, aiming to detect potential mental health issues, despite privacy concerns from parents and experts.

Feb 7 β€’ 13:42 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police close aesthetics clinic and arrest pharmacist for irregularities in Campinas

The Civil Police closed an aesthetics clinic in Jardim Guanabara, Campinas, and arrested a pharmacist during a joint operation with Health Surveillance after discovering irregularities, including expired products and unsafe storage conditions.

Feb 6 β€’ 13:22 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Anvisa prohibits 'aΓ§aΓ­ coffee' sold as treatment for diseases, suspends plastic glitters and batch of olive oil

The Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has suspended and prohibited several food products deemed irregular, including aΓ§aΓ­ coffee marketed as a disease treatment, plastic glitters used in baking, and a batch of olive oil.

Feb 6 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sanitary Surveillance conducts training for street vendors who will work at Carnival 2026

The Municipal Health Surveillance Agency in Petrolina is training street vendors to prepare them for the upcoming Carnival festivities.

Feb 5 β€’ 21:27 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 90,000 doses of the flu vaccine are discarded in health posts in the interior of SP

Over 90,000 doses of the flu vaccine in SΓ£o Paulo's health posts are being discarded despite still being valid due to regulations from the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa).

Feb 5 β€’ 16:13 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Sanitary Surveillance of Suzano closes three establishments in less than a month for serious irregularities

The Sanitary Surveillance of Suzano has closed three establishments this year due to serious irregularities, including a delivery restaurant, a gym, and a therapeutic community, following public complaints and routine inspections that revealed public health risks.

Feb 5 β€’ 14:08 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

What the menu doesn't tell you

The article discusses the closure of a pizzeria in northern Guayaquil by the National Agency for Regulation, Control and Sanitary Surveillance (Arcsa) due to pest problems, highlighting the importance of enhancing citizen coexistence and national productivity.

Feb 4 β€’ 22:31 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

OPS issues epidemiological alert due to measles outbreak; Mexico, the US, and Canada among the most affected countries

The Pan American Health Organization (OPS) has issued a warning about a measles outbreak in the Americas, urging Latin American countries to strengthen epidemiological surveillance and vaccination campaigns.

Feb 4 β€’ 18:58 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Benue activates surveillance as Lassa fever cases hit 56

The Benue State Government has declared an outbreak of Lassa fever after reporting 56 suspected cases, urging immediate public health action to curb its spread.

Feb 4 β€’ 00:05 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

With experimental environment for associations, Anvisa defines how cannabis cultivation will function in Brazil

The National Health Surveillance Agency in Brazil has published resolutions detailing the regulations for cannabis cultivation, including an experimental regulatory environment for non-industrial supply models.

Feb 3 β€’ 10:36 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Anvisa approves the use of semaglutide for reducing cardiovascular risk

Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has approved semaglutide for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events, a drug popularized for weight loss efficacy.

Feb 2 β€’ 18:12 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Kwara sets up committee to boost disease surveillance

The Kwara State Government has established a committee to enhance disease surveillance and public health response through a One-Health approach.

Feb 2 β€’ 13:25 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

UK bird flu outbreak confirmed as 3km protection zone declared

A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed at a commercial poultry farm in Nottinghamshire, prompting the declaration of a 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone, with plans to humanely cull all affected poultry.

Jan 8 β€’ 20:52 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Details from prison: Rob Reiner's son is in solitary confinement, eating alone and under constant guard supervision

Nick Reiner is in solitary confinement in Los Angeles' Twin Towers jail, eating alone and still under heavy surveillance despite no longer being formally monitored for suicide risk.

Jan 7 β€’ 06:00 UTC

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