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Apologies, but due to technical issues in Brazil we have had to postpone the recording of the first episode of The Climate Prescription. We'll be in touch with details of the rescheduled recording when we have more information.
🎙️ The Climate Prescription podcast goes live Mon 10 Nov at 18:30 GMT. Learn what COP30 is and why it matters for your health. Join us online or at the UK COP30 Pavilion. 🌍
🎧 Listen live or catch up later: https://www.youtube.com/@UKCOPPavilion
🎧 Listen live or catch up later: https://www.youtube.com/@UKCOPPavilion
November 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Apologies, but due to technical issues in Brazil we have had to postpone the recording of the first episode of The Climate Prescription. We'll be in touch with details of the rescheduled recording when we have more information.
🎙️ The Climate Prescription podcast goes live Mon 10 Nov at 18:30 GMT. Learn what COP30 is and why it matters for your health. Join us online or at the UK COP30 Pavilion. 🌍
🎧 Listen live or catch up later: https://www.youtube.com/@UKCOPPavilion
🎧 Listen live or catch up later: https://www.youtube.com/@UKCOPPavilion
November 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
🎙️ The Climate Prescription podcast goes live Mon 10 Nov at 18:30 GMT. Learn what COP30 is and why it matters for your health. Join us online or at the UK COP30 Pavilion. 🌍
🎧 Listen live or catch up later: https://www.youtube.com/@UKCOPPavilion
🎧 Listen live or catch up later: https://www.youtube.com/@UKCOPPavilion
🆕 #UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 & RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report.
🟢 Flu has continued to increase - especially in children and young adults - in what has been an unusually early start to the influenza season.
Read the full report below. 🔎
https://bit.ly/47shfmB
🟢 Flu has continued to increase - especially in children and young adults - in what has been an unusually early start to the influenza season.
Read the full report below. 🔎
https://bit.ly/47shfmB
November 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🆕 #UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 & RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report.
🟢 Flu has continued to increase - especially in children and young adults - in what has been an unusually early start to the influenza season.
Read the full report below. 🔎
https://bit.ly/47shfmB
🟢 Flu has continued to increase - especially in children and young adults - in what has been an unusually early start to the influenza season.
Read the full report below. 🔎
https://bit.ly/47shfmB
🆕 Norovirus data: Activity has varied in recent weeks but remains within expected levels.
🔗 Full report: https://bit.ly/3LLFfbL
🔗 Full report: https://bit.ly/3LLFfbL
November 6, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🆕 Norovirus data: Activity has varied in recent weeks but remains within expected levels.
🔗 Full report: https://bit.ly/3LLFfbL
🔗 Full report: https://bit.ly/3LLFfbL
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This #OneHealthDay we're highlighting how #UKPHRST & MRC/UVRI Uganda at LSHTM researchers are using a #OneHealth approach to help Ugandan livestock owners, healthcare workers & vets be better prepared for future Rift Valley Fever outbreaks.
See what they learnt 👉 bit.ly/OneHealthDay2025
See what they learnt 👉 bit.ly/OneHealthDay2025
November 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
This #OneHealthDay we're highlighting how #UKPHRST & MRC/UVRI Uganda at LSHTM researchers are using a #OneHealth approach to help Ugandan livestock owners, healthcare workers & vets be better prepared for future Rift Valley Fever outbreaks.
See what they learnt 👉 bit.ly/OneHealthDay2025
See what they learnt 👉 bit.ly/OneHealthDay2025
Meningitis and septicaemia are rare but serious. Protect children with the MenB vaccine and ensure teens get MenACWY at school when offered.
Know the key symptoms and keep a close watch on those who suddenly get sick.
Read the full news story: https://bit.ly/3X606ZQ
Know the key symptoms and keep a close watch on those who suddenly get sick.
Read the full news story: https://bit.ly/3X606ZQ
October 31, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Meningitis and septicaemia are rare but serious. Protect children with the MenB vaccine and ensure teens get MenACWY at school when offered.
Know the key symptoms and keep a close watch on those who suddenly get sick.
Read the full news story: https://bit.ly/3X606ZQ
Know the key symptoms and keep a close watch on those who suddenly get sick.
Read the full news story: https://bit.ly/3X606ZQ
🆕 #UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 and RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report.
Flu has increased, particularly in children, and is now above baseline levels. This is an unusually early start to the influenza season
Find the full report here: https://bit.ly/3Lh27zJ
Flu has increased, particularly in children, and is now above baseline levels. This is an unusually early start to the influenza season
Find the full report here: https://bit.ly/3Lh27zJ
October 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
🆕 #UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 and RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report.
Flu has increased, particularly in children, and is now above baseline levels. This is an unusually early start to the influenza season
Find the full report here: https://bit.ly/3Lh27zJ
Flu has increased, particularly in children, and is now above baseline levels. This is an unusually early start to the influenza season
Find the full report here: https://bit.ly/3Lh27zJ
🆕 Norovirus data: activity has started to increase in recent weeks though it remains within expected levels.
🔗 Full report: https://bit.ly/4oqXzFy
🔗 Full report: https://bit.ly/4oqXzFy
October 30, 2025 at 9:59 AM
🆕 Norovirus data: activity has started to increase in recent weeks though it remains within expected levels.
🔗 Full report: https://bit.ly/4oqXzFy
🔗 Full report: https://bit.ly/4oqXzFy
New data shows opt-out blood-borne virus testing in emergency departments is highly effective.
The programme identified many undiagnosed infections, including hepatitis C & HIV but particularly hepatitis B. Almost 70% of people with a new diagnosis hadn't been tested before.
The programme identified many undiagnosed infections, including hepatitis C & HIV but particularly hepatitis B. Almost 70% of people with a new diagnosis hadn't been tested before.
October 29, 2025 at 10:13 AM
New data shows opt-out blood-borne virus testing in emergency departments is highly effective.
The programme identified many undiagnosed infections, including hepatitis C & HIV but particularly hepatitis B. Almost 70% of people with a new diagnosis hadn't been tested before.
The programme identified many undiagnosed infections, including hepatitis C & HIV but particularly hepatitis B. Almost 70% of people with a new diagnosis hadn't been tested before.
🆕 We are reminding eligible groups to come forward for mpox vaccination, as UKHSA becomes aware of small numbers of locally-acquired cases of clade Ib mpox in the USA, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal.
📰🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-detects-first-case-of-clade-ib-mpox
📰🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-detects-first-case-of-clade-ib-mpox
October 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
🆕 We are reminding eligible groups to come forward for mpox vaccination, as UKHSA becomes aware of small numbers of locally-acquired cases of clade Ib mpox in the USA, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal.
📰🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-detects-first-case-of-clade-ib-mpox
📰🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-detects-first-case-of-clade-ib-mpox
The annual FluSurvey is now open! 📝
Dr Matthew Quinn shares how you can help our scientists track seasonal viruses & strengthen national surveillance. Find more info in our blog post. 🤧💬
🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/22/join-the-fight-against-flu-by-taking-part-in-our-citizen-science-project/
Dr Matthew Quinn shares how you can help our scientists track seasonal viruses & strengthen national surveillance. Find more info in our blog post. 🤧💬
🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/22/join-the-fight-against-flu-by-taking-part-in-our-citizen-science-project/
October 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The annual FluSurvey is now open! 📝
Dr Matthew Quinn shares how you can help our scientists track seasonal viruses & strengthen national surveillance. Find more info in our blog post. 🤧💬
🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/22/join-the-fight-against-flu-by-taking-part-in-our-citizen-science-project/
Dr Matthew Quinn shares how you can help our scientists track seasonal viruses & strengthen national surveillance. Find more info in our blog post. 🤧💬
🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/22/join-the-fight-against-flu-by-taking-part-in-our-citizen-science-project/
🆕#UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 and RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report.
🟢 Flu has increased, particularly in children, and is now above baseline in some indicators.
🟢 Flu has increased, particularly in children, and is now above baseline in some indicators.
October 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
🆕#UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 and RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report.
🟢 Flu has increased, particularly in children, and is now above baseline in some indicators.
🟢 Flu has increased, particularly in children, and is now above baseline in some indicators.
During International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week we’re highlighting sources of lead, such as pipes, soil, imported foods & traditional remedies #ILPPW2025
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-poisoning-advice-for-the-public-and-healthcare-professionals/lead-information-for-the-public
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-poisoning-advice-for-the-public-and-healthcare-professionals/lead-information-for-the-public
October 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
During International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week we’re highlighting sources of lead, such as pipes, soil, imported foods & traditional remedies #ILPPW2025
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-poisoning-advice-for-the-public-and-healthcare-professionals/lead-information-for-the-public
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-poisoning-advice-for-the-public-and-healthcare-professionals/lead-information-for-the-public
We are offering 5 paid internships for PhD students studying Maths, Stats, Bio Sciences, Social Research or Data Analysis to join our Early Career Researcher Programme, through the Isaac Newton Institute 🔬 🧪
https://gateway.newton.ac.uk/media/news/ukhsa-phd-student-internships-2025/
https://gateway.newton.ac.uk/media/news/ukhsa-phd-student-internships-2025/
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
We are offering 5 paid internships for PhD students studying Maths, Stats, Bio Sciences, Social Research or Data Analysis to join our Early Career Researcher Programme, through the Isaac Newton Institute 🔬 🧪
https://gateway.newton.ac.uk/media/news/ukhsa-phd-student-internships-2025/
https://gateway.newton.ac.uk/media/news/ukhsa-phd-student-internships-2025/
A new radon map has been launched for the Isle of Man, developed in partnership with the UK Health Security Agency. The map helps identify areas where higher radon levels are more likely, based on the type of ground properties are built on. 🏠
October 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
A new radon map has been launched for the Isle of Man, developed in partnership with the UK Health Security Agency. The map helps identify areas where higher radon levels are more likely, based on the type of ground properties are built on. 🏠
Join us this Thursday (23 October) at 11am for a webinar exploring how we safeguard the public’s health from radiation threats.
Register here:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mRRO7jVKLkutR188-d6GZoWDgUmZBEJMpxD-TyYSR-dUNEtZR01ZTkFXMUw0TFFDTTFLMFM2UTZJTy4u
Register here:
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October 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Join us this Thursday (23 October) at 11am for a webinar exploring how we safeguard the public’s health from radiation threats.
Register here:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mRRO7jVKLkutR188-d6GZoWDgUmZBEJMpxD-TyYSR-dUNEtZR01ZTkFXMUw0TFFDTTFLMFM2UTZJTy4u
Register here:
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We welcome injectable PrEP, a new preventative therapy that brings us closer to our goal of eliminating HIV.
www.england.nhs.uk/2025/10/nhs-...
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October 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
We welcome injectable PrEP, a new preventative therapy that brings us closer to our goal of eliminating HIV.
www.england.nhs.uk/2025/10/nhs-...
www.england.nhs.uk/2025/10/nhs-...
🆕 #UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 and RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report.
🟢 Flu has increased, particularly in children, but remains at baseline levels.
🟢 Flu has increased, particularly in children, but remains at baseline levels.
October 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🆕 #UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 and RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report.
🟢 Flu has increased, particularly in children, but remains at baseline levels.
🟢 Flu has increased, particularly in children, but remains at baseline levels.
🔬 Did you know that @UKHSA is home to the National Collection of Pathogenic Viruses (NCPV)?
Join our NCPV team for a webinar from 1 to 2pm tomorrow (Thu 16 October) as they celebrate 25 years of supporting vital scientific research. Register https://bit.ly/46mwzAK
@culturecollections.bsky.social
Join our NCPV team for a webinar from 1 to 2pm tomorrow (Thu 16 October) as they celebrate 25 years of supporting vital scientific research. Register https://bit.ly/46mwzAK
@culturecollections.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🔬 Did you know that @UKHSA is home to the National Collection of Pathogenic Viruses (NCPV)?
Join our NCPV team for a webinar from 1 to 2pm tomorrow (Thu 16 October) as they celebrate 25 years of supporting vital scientific research. Register https://bit.ly/46mwzAK
@culturecollections.bsky.social
Join our NCPV team for a webinar from 1 to 2pm tomorrow (Thu 16 October) as they celebrate 25 years of supporting vital scientific research. Register https://bit.ly/46mwzAK
@culturecollections.bsky.social
Global Handwashing Day might only come once a year, but clean hands should be part of your daily routine. It’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to stop germs spreading. 🧼
✅ Use soap and warm water
✅ Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
✅ Use soap and warm water
✅ Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
October 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Global Handwashing Day might only come once a year, but clean hands should be part of your daily routine. It’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to stop germs spreading. 🧼
✅ Use soap and warm water
✅ Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
✅ Use soap and warm water
✅ Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
🚀 We're LIVE at #WorldVaccineCongress!
Thomas Gillespie & Rhiannon Oakley are at Stand 401 ready to discuss partnership opportunities & how UKHSA can support your work in vaccine innovation & global health security 🤝
#WVC2025 #UKHSA
Thomas Gillespie & Rhiannon Oakley are at Stand 401 ready to discuss partnership opportunities & how UKHSA can support your work in vaccine innovation & global health security 🤝
#WVC2025 #UKHSA
October 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🚀 We're LIVE at #WorldVaccineCongress!
Thomas Gillespie & Rhiannon Oakley are at Stand 401 ready to discuss partnership opportunities & how UKHSA can support your work in vaccine innovation & global health security 🤝
#WVC2025 #UKHSA
Thomas Gillespie & Rhiannon Oakley are at Stand 401 ready to discuss partnership opportunities & how UKHSA can support your work in vaccine innovation & global health security 🤝
#WVC2025 #UKHSA
#UKHSAVirusWatch is back, a summary of our weekly winter surveillance report .🦠🧵
This week's data shows an increase in COVID-19 activity, which is circulating at medium levels. Flu activity has also increased, particularly in those aged 15 to 24, but remains at baseline levels.
This week's data shows an increase in COVID-19 activity, which is circulating at medium levels. Flu activity has also increased, particularly in those aged 15 to 24, but remains at baseline levels.
October 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
#UKHSAVirusWatch is back, a summary of our weekly winter surveillance report .🦠🧵
This week's data shows an increase in COVID-19 activity, which is circulating at medium levels. Flu activity has also increased, particularly in those aged 15 to 24, but remains at baseline levels.
This week's data shows an increase in COVID-19 activity, which is circulating at medium levels. Flu activity has also increased, particularly in those aged 15 to 24, but remains at baseline levels.
If you test positive for #HIV, treatment is highly effective, and most can expect to live a long, healthy life.
Early diagnosis can be lifesaving, so please get tested regularly if you’re sexually active.
Visit the NHS website to check your options: https://t.co/rvJOa6bo28 https://t.co/TxoVjMSA1n
Early diagnosis can be lifesaving, so please get tested regularly if you’re sexually active.
Visit the NHS website to check your options: https://t.co/rvJOa6bo28 https://t.co/TxoVjMSA1n
October 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
If you test positive for #HIV, treatment is highly effective, and most can expect to live a long, healthy life.
Early diagnosis can be lifesaving, so please get tested regularly if you’re sexually active.
Visit the NHS website to check your options: https://t.co/rvJOa6bo28 https://t.co/TxoVjMSA1n
Early diagnosis can be lifesaving, so please get tested regularly if you’re sexually active.
Visit the NHS website to check your options: https://t.co/rvJOa6bo28 https://t.co/TxoVjMSA1n
HIV treatment is very effective. Get tested, and take control of your health.
There are many ways to access testing kits - visit the NHS website to check your options: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/
There are many ways to access testing kits - visit the NHS website to check your options: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/
October 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
HIV treatment is very effective. Get tested, and take control of your health.
There are many ways to access testing kits - visit the NHS website to check your options: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/
There are many ways to access testing kits - visit the NHS website to check your options: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/
Yesterday, we signed a landmark Surveillance Data Sharing Agreement with Italy’s Istituto Superiore di Sanità.
This technical accord enables secure exchange of anonymised data including on pathogen genomics, antimicrobial resistance, vaccine-preventable diseases & One Health.
This technical accord enables secure exchange of anonymised data including on pathogen genomics, antimicrobial resistance, vaccine-preventable diseases & One Health.
October 7, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Yesterday, we signed a landmark Surveillance Data Sharing Agreement with Italy’s Istituto Superiore di Sanità.
This technical accord enables secure exchange of anonymised data including on pathogen genomics, antimicrobial resistance, vaccine-preventable diseases & One Health.
This technical accord enables secure exchange of anonymised data including on pathogen genomics, antimicrobial resistance, vaccine-preventable diseases & One Health.