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SC public health leader Ed Simmer out. Here’s who will replace him

The State 16 May 2026
Ed Simmer, who received criticism for his support of COVID-19 vaccines, is no longer leading the state’s public health agency. The governor named a replacement ... .
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African public health agency announces new Ebola outbreak in Congo

FBC News 16 May 2026
Africa’s top public health agency said on Friday that there was ...
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Declare climate crisis a global public health emergency, experts tell WHO

The Guardian 16 May 2026
The climate crisis should be declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization, or ...
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Ontario County Public Health reports suspected case of hantavirus

Finger Lakes Times 16 May 2026
HOPEWELL — Ontario County Public Health said Thursday it is investigating a suspected case of locally acquired hantavirus ... .
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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirms hantavirus case

CBS News 16 May 2026
On Friday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirmed a fatal case of hantavirus in the state ... that the risk to the general public remains low.
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Toronto Public Health warns of potential measles exposure in west end

Toronto Sun 16 May 2026
Toronto Public Health said it is investigating a case of measles related to travel and warns residents of potential exposures in the city’s west end.Advertisement 2 ... Public health officials said anyone ...
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Speech by Jennifer Murnane O'Connor TD, Minister for Public Health, Well Being and the National Drugs Strategy. (Fianna Fáil)

Public Technologies 16 May 2026
As Minister with responsibility for the National Drug Strategy and Public Health and Wellbeing I wanted to update you on just some of the work that is ongoing in my remit ... Protecting the health of our ...
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New Jersey Public Health Council urges action on proposed Atlantic City casino smoking ban

Atlantic City 15 May 2026
New Jersey's Public Health Council wants the state health commissioner to take "urgent action" to close a loophole in the state's indoor smoking law that exempts Atlantic City's casinos ... .
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Confirmed Ebola outbreak in Congo, says African public health agency

The Hindu 15 May 2026
The agency said initial findings suggested the ⁠presence of a non-Zaire strain of the virus, with sequencing ongoing ‌to further characterise it ....
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Dr. Ed Simmer, interim head of Department of Public Health, no longer in job on ...

The Post and Courier 15 May 2026
Dr. Ed Simmer, the embattled interim head of Public Health, was let go from his position May 14, the governor’s office confirmed ... .
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Ladybank recycling centre fire: What is the public health advice for Fife residents?

The Courier 15 May 2026
As smoke continues to shroud the area around Ladybank, we look at what public service agencies are saying ... .
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GW Public Health Students Received Awards for their Research (George Washington University)

Public Technologies 15 May 2026
May 15, 2026 GWSPH Research Day is an opportunity for students, staff and alumni from the School of Public Health to present their ...
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