Public Health

Population health, policy and the data behind prevention.

Pediatric rehabilitation access gaps in Korean children with disabilities

South Korean survey data show many children with disabilities never enter medical rehabilitation, while others bypass local care for out-of-region services.

By Dr. A.R. Athira, MBBS · Oct 21, 2026 · 5 min read

Public Health·PLOS Med

HIV Wellbeing Scale in Zimbabwe Fails Single Score Test in Adolescents

A Zimbabwe study shows an HIV wellbeing scale could not support one total score, exposing cultural and measurement…

Oct 21, 2026

Public Health·JAMA

Physician turnover tied to supervisor behavior and values alignment

In a cohort of more than 3,100 physicians, better supervisor behavior predicted lower 2-year turnover, independent of burnout…

Oct 21, 2026

Public Health·MHRA

Parenting Support Network Expands for Families in Hammersmith & Fulham

Hammersmith & Fulham outlines local family hubs, early help services, and national helplines for parents seeking practical support.

Oct 21, 2026

Public Health·BMJ

UK launches £33.2m vaccine fund for future pandemic preparedness

UK ministers have announced £33.2m for vaccine development targeting high-risk pathogens, reviving the funding route used for Oxford-AstraZeneca.

Oct 21, 2026

Public Health·BMJ

Climate anxiety: how doctors can reduce distress and act for change

BMJ careers advice for doctors on climate anxiety: normalise distress, build agency, support colleagues, and use action to…

Oct 21, 2026

Public Health·Med Econ

Medicaid work requirements leave 44% of members unprepared, survey finds

A survey of 1,225 Medicaid members found widespread confusion ahead of 2027 work rules, raising risks of coverage…

Oct 21, 2026

Public Health·BMJ

ICC urged to probe doctors’ alleged role in Palestinian detainee abuse

A rights group has asked the ICC to examine whether Israeli doctors and health officials were involved in…

Oct 21, 2026

Public Health·Nat Immunol

Non-Communicable Diseases and Infections Share a Bidirectional Burden

NCDs and infections reinforce each other, especially in low- and middle-income countries, yet the link remains underrecognized in…

Oct 21, 2026

Public Health·Modern HC

Modern Healthcare opens 2026 Best in Business Awards nominations

Modern Healthcare opened nominations for its 2026 Best in Business Awards, with 22 healthcare vendor categories and a…

Oct 21, 2026