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How fresh is your data? "As with other catastrophes and health epidemics, a timely warning can make a tremendous difference." 🎯 That's from Millennium Health's Eric Dawson, and we caught up with him to discuss some eye-opening data uncovered in their annual Signals Report. He says #publichealth officials and clinicians rely on less than current data on overdose deaths to inform current prevention strategies. But here's the thing 👉️ the drug overdose epidemic is constantly changing. Learn more about their findings and his insights here: https://bit.ly/4cnVZy5. #behavioralhealth #healthdata

Staying Up-to-Date on Public Health: Recent Developments The world of public health is constantly evolving, and staying informed is key. Here's a quick rundown of some recent updates: COVID-19: A new study suggests a rise in autoimmune lung disease potentially linked to COVID-19 infection [Public Health News, Research]. Obesity and Heart Disease: Exciting research shows promising results for new anti-obesity medications in reducing the risk of heart disease complications in obese patients [Public Health News, Research]. Global Health Priorities: The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released updated guidance to reduce bloodstream infections caused by catheters [World Health Organization (WHO)]. They've also highlighted the increasing threat of mosquito-borne viruses with pandemic potential [World Health Organization (WHO)]. What are your thoughts on these updates? Are there any specific public health issues you'd like to discuss? Let's share and learn from each other! #publichealth #covid19 #cardiovascularhealth #WHO #StayInformed #Healthcare

#DigitalHealth is the most powerful tool to tackle many #challenges, especially in the field of #lifestyle diseases such as; NCD, because, #awareness through digital health #infrastructure is the key.

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Why reporting #rabies data is essential for eliminating human rabies deaths. Despite rabies being a notifiable disease in many countries, data collection and surveillance are often neglected. You can download this useful infographic by the World Health Organization.

How Data Enables Early Disease Detection in Rural Areas Early detection of diseases can save lives, especially in rural and hard-to-reach areas where healthcare is limited. Health data enables early detection by identifying trends and outbreaks before they spread widely. With mobile data collection and analysis, health workers can monitor disease symptoms and cases in real-time, enabling faster responses and better prevention strategies. This is crucial for controlling epidemics in developing regions. #EarlyDetection #HealthData #DiseaseSurveillance #RuralHealthcare

The world is closer to eliminating #trachoma! 54 countries have eliminated at least 1 neglected tropical disease (NTD) bringing us closer to the World Health Organization (WHO) target of 100 countries eliminating at least 1 NTD by 2030. Together we can #BeatNTDs in our lifetime!👉 https://bit.ly/48gC0AC

The CITF Databank now has an advanced search function for researchers exploring available data. On the “Cohort Search” tab, you can now select up to five categories at a time when filtering for participants’ data with variables that include province, health history, COVID-19 infection status and many more. There are currently 35 studies in the Databank, 20 of which have harmonized data representing 100,000+ individual-level participant data. Find out more: https://ow.ly/TGfW50QIY4N #CITFDatabank

Global health alert! 🚨 #NCDs are not just numbers—they represent lives and families. Every year, 41 million people are taken from us too soon due to non-communicable diseases. That’s 71% of deaths worldwide. Let’s join forces to change these statistics! #HealthForAll #ActOnNCDs #PreventiveHealthcare #WorldHealthStatistics 🌐#drtemowaqanivalu #drtemokwaqanivalu #temowaqanivalureviews

COVID-19 showed the impossible: a global public health crisis that reshaped economies, societies, and healthcare systems. It also exposed critical gaps in preparedness. Now, as we face ongoing threats like dengue, H5N1, and measles, the question isn’t whether another pandemic will happen – it’s whether we’ve learnt enough to act before it does. Experts from Harvard Chan School stress the need for stronger public health infrastructure, improving vaccination strategies, and integrating smarter surveillance. Proactive measures today can save millions tomorrow. COVID-19 taught us what’s at stake. Will we apply those lessons now? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gbTdZfqz #infectiousdiseases #pandemicpreparedness #publichealth #assist360