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Government advisor calls for NHS to pivot from treatment to prevention. Professor John Deanfield CBE  said: “The NHS still operates according to its traditional, founding principles of 75 years ago, which is disease care. But we need to move to a system of upstream, preventative health intervention.” He added: “Our current approach to health is unsustainable, both for the health of the population and for the economy. A reorientation towards prevention is the only way to avert the growing health and wealth crisis.” The “size of the prize” for prevention was huge, Deanfield added. “It is estimated that applying known, evidence-based preventative interventions earlier and more broadly could add 20 more healthy days per person, per year, in the UK – a 33% reduction in ill health." In this area, as so many other parts of health, #diagnostics are the enabler - from cholesterol testing to genomics.

According to WHO, drug-resistant #TB is a “public health crisis.” This is because, in 2023, only 30% of the estimated 400,000 people with drug-resistant TB successfully completed treatment. To help more patients and #EndTB, expanding drug-resistant TB treatment within the private sector is essential for improving access to timely and accurate care. Read more in our latest blog by Dr. Lisa Stevens, Dr. Fauziah Asnely Putri and Dr. Merry Samsuri: https://bit.ly/4fGkl7Y #UnionConf2024

We need to shift policy and funding to recognize and include PTLD and the system that supports it. #tuberculosis #ptld #healthsystemstrengthening

🙌It’s time to advocate for #NationalActionPlan for sepsis management in Croatia! Sepsis is globally #1: 👉 cause of death in hospitals 👉 cause for hospital readmissions 👉 healthcare cost And what is the situation with #sepsis in Croatian hospitals? 116% increase in sepsis incidence in the period 2010-2022 📈 You can read more interesting findings in the presentation below 👇 These data open new questions and show the need to seriously approach the issue of sepsis in #hospitals, especially when we know Croatian population is getting older. It is important to analyze the situation and react in a timely manner. There is always room for improvement. Everyone in the public health sector can contribute to it. I hope this analysis will serve for further debate, conclusions and actions. One thing is certain: we need a more uniform practice in hospitals in #Croatia from #prevention to #diagnosis and #treatment of sepsis. #WorldSespsisDay #sepsisawareness #globalsepsisalliance #europeansepsisalliance #stopsepsis #savelives #BD

An expert clarifies that mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is not a new variant of COVID-19 and can be controlled with proper measures. The distinction between mpox and COVID-19 is crucial for public health strategies, as effective containment and preventive actions can address the spread of mpox without conflating it with the ongoing pandemic. #Mpox #PublicHealth #DiseaseControl #HealthExperts #InfectiousDiseases #HealthNews #DiseasePrevention #MedicalInsights #dailydawns

Expanding access to hepatitis C treatment in rural communities has taken a transformative leap, as demonstrated in a groundbreaking study led by Oregon Health & Science University. Leveraging virtual care and peer-assisted engagement, the research revealed an 85% treatment enrollment rate through digital platforms compared to just 12% for in-person clinic referrals. The study underscores the power of trusted peer connections and innovative care delivery to reach underserved populations effectively, with 66% of participants clearing the virus within six months. Learn more about how this approach could reshape public health efforts in rural America. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gCzJFtTT Discover how we're transforming virtual care: https://lnkd.in/e5swhDbQ 

🚀 Exciting Update on Global Health! 🌍📢 The World Health Organization (WHO) has just released updated guidelines on Hepatitis B management, marking a significant step forward in our fight against this global health challenge.💉 Hepatitis B affects millions worldwide 🌎, with a disproportionate impact on marginalized communities. These new guidelines aim to improve patient outcomes through innovative treatments and strategies 🛠️, reinforcing WHO’s commitment to health equity and access.❤️ As public health professionals, we must stay informed about these developments 📚 to serve our communities better. Let’s utilize these guidelines to amplify our efforts in combating Hepatitis B and work towards building more resilient health systems.💪 I encourage my network to delve into these guidelines and explore how we can integrate these recommendations into our practices. Together, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by Hepatitis B. Check it out 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/emf7URhc 🤝#GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #HepatitisB #HealthEquity

📃A new publication by c4c on disease-specific data is now available! Standardization of peadiatric data is important as it improves its quality and reuse potential in this small patient population. Read our article to find out more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eaV3tPYF Learn about our paediatric perspective on the European Health data space through our workshop report 👇 https://lnkd.in/exZdXhnX MDPI #conect4children #DiseaseSpecificData #healthcaredata #PaediatricClinicalTrials

📢 #RareDiseases are an EU public health issue, affecting 36 million citizens. In the run-up to the next @European Commission mandate, now is the perfect time to reflect on how to make #healthcare better, fairer and more sustainable for all - prioritising the needs of #patients with rare diseases. Learn more about the EU's opportunity to shape a better future for rare disease patients 👉 https://lnkd.in/dnTkN3f5. ©️ @EUobserver #SclerodermaAwareness #HealthPolicy #HealthInnovation