The Tallinn Administrative Court annulled the decision of the Health Board to end the state supervision of the noise from the Saarde wind farm, emphasizing that the noise assessment must be independent of the developers and that the supervision must also take into account the latest public health law requirements and ensure the safety of residents. (translated)
British health officials have received reports of more than 200 deaths that may be linked to popular weight loss injections, but experts emphasize that these reports must be interpreted in the context of millions of prescriptions issued, where the benefits of the medications usually outweigh the risks. (translated)
The Health Board informs that the incidence of tick-borne encephalitis and borreliosis is on the rise in Estonia, and several cases have recently occurred in connection with this, including the serious illness of musician Ruslan Trochinskyi, raising concerns about the spread of tick-borne diseases. (translated)
Swimming near Tallinna Ingliranna, despite the prohibitions and health risks due to polluted water, recently sent three children to the hospital, but the health authority emphasizes that no one has required hospitalization this year, indicating an increase in responsibility and awareness among people. (translated)
Soomes nõudis kevadine salmonelloosipuhang vähemalt ühe inimese elu, kusjuures nakkuse peamiseks levitajaks olid Itaaliast pärit lutserni idandatud seemned, teatas Euroopa haiguste ennetamise ja tõrje keskus (ECDC). #salmonelloos #Soome #terviseamet
Ebola viirus levib kiiresti, nõudes juba üle 130 elu, kuid Eesti Terviseameti hinnangul on riigis nakatumise risk madal ning viiruse Eestisse jõudmine ebatõenäoline. #Ebola #nakatumine #tervishoid
Eestis on viimase aasta jooksul leetrite juhtumite arv tõusnud ning terviseamet kutsub lapsevanemaid üles tagama, et laste vaktsineerimiskava on täidetud ohtlike nakkushaiguste, sealhulgas leetrite, läkaköhade ja mumpsi ennetamiseks. #leetrid #vaktsineerimine #nakkushaigused
