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3 more Human Bioarchaeology Seminars at Durham University
There are three more Michaelmas Human Bioarchaeology Seminars 2009-2010 to be held at Durham University until December.
Nurses now need degree
The Department of Health has announced that under a new regulation which aims at improving the quality of patient care in hospitals across UK, all new nurses now have to obtain a degree within four years.
Call for abstracts for 20th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion
The Global Scientific Committee of the 20th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion - Geneva 2010: Joining forces for Health, Equity and Sustainable Development - is calling for the submission of abstracts suggesting symposia, workshops and oral papers/posters to be presented and discussed at the conference.
Patient care a top priority with new regulation reforms
The completion of a series of reforms, to strengthen the focus on public protection in the regulation of health professionals including nurses, midwives and dentists, has been announced by the Department of Health.
Flu rates on the rise
The rates of flu-like illness and related activity have shown further increases in England.
How to use Antiviral Authorisation Vouchers: new guide
A new guidance document on the use of Antiviral Authorisation Vouchers has been published by the Department of Health.
Public-health e-learning event
New public-health e-learning resources will be a discussed at an event at the Royal Station Hotel in Newcastle on Tuesday, 29 September.
Smoking bans 'cut heart attacks'
Bans on smoking in public places have had a bigger impact on preventing heart attacks than ever expected, data shows.
Call for papers for UK Public Health Association 2010 Forum
The UK Public Health Association organising committee is calling for abstracts for oral, workshop or poster presentations for their annual public-health forum in March 2010.
36 Godstone Farm E Coli 0157 cases
The total number of cases of E Coli 0157 linked to Godstone Farm in Surrey remains at 36, according to the Health Protection Agency.