There is a long list of illnesses that pose a risk to humans via airborne transmission. No matter your place of work, being aware of the harmful microorganisms (pathogens) that can travel through the air and spread between people...
Certain diseases that were once thought almost eradicated are now making a resurgence. But why is this the case and how can we defend against them? Human culpability Human behaviour is a primary cause of disease resurgence. For instance,...
25th April is World Malaria Day. Year after year, this date is set aside to help spread awareness about the disease and to take further steps towards the ultimate goal – achieving the zero Malaria target. But what is...
Influenza is commonly regarded as one of the world’s greatest public health challenges, with an estimated one billion cases across the globe each year1. But why is influenza such a challenge and what can healthcare settings do to defend...
If you’ve been following the news, you’ll be aware that monkeypox has been making the headlines. Cases have been popping up in a number of nations in the western world, including the UK. In fact, at the time of...
Continuing our look at different strains of Hepatitis as part of World Hepatitis Day (WHD), it’s important to raise awareness of the effects that Hepatitis A can have on those afflicted. Hepatitis A shares similar symptoms to the other...
28th July is World Hepatitis Day. This event was created in an effort to spread awareness of the different strains of Hepatitis so that individuals can better understand these conditions and how dangerous they can be. The theme of...
4th-10th May is Viral Meningitis Awareness Week in the UK. Originally created by the charity Meningitis Now, this event urges us to learn more about the condition and the long-term effects it can have on sufferers. This year’s campaign,...
24th March is World TB Day – an occasion specifically created to help increase understanding of tuberculosis (TB) and the devastating health, social and economic consequences of this disease that are still being seen around the globe. Each year,...