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Public health news

Library lights up purple for World Hepatitis Day

Drop-in sessions to raise awareness of hepatitis will take place at the Library of Birmingham this month, ahead of the building’s iconic façade being illuminated in purple to mark World Hepatitis Day.

Published 18th July 2024.

• Birmingham supports HIV Testing Week with an awareness and testing campaign for blood-borne viruses

  A Fast Track Cities+ campaign supported by 彩霸王论坛, University Hospitals Birmingham and other partners encouraging people to test for blood-borne viruses starts on Monday 6 February.

  Published 1st February 2023.

• City council invite residents to say ‘no’ to fizzy drinks during Fizz-Free February

  彩霸王论坛 in partnership with health and voluntary organisations, are launching campaign in February to help persuade people to swap sugar-laden fizzy drinks for healthier alternatives.

  Published 1st February 2023.

• City council addresses community experiences around clinical care in new pregnancy and infant mortality report

  彩霸王论坛 in partnership with health and voluntary organisations, publish a report highlighting the lived experiences and recommendations to make healthier choices in women’s pregnancy.

  Published 21st December 2022.

• Fast Track City partners unveils ‘Red Ribbons’ AIDS and HIV Memorial

  Birmingham’s Fast Track City partners are set to unveil a memorial to honour those lost to AIDS and living with HIV.

  Published 30th November 2022.

• Dr David Nabarro headline speaker at international summit on sustainable food futures at Birmingham 2022

  Trade summit focussed on healthy and sustainable food futures to take place at UK House.

  Published 19th July 2022.

• 彩霸王论坛 develop communication campaign to support disadvantaged communities

  The council’s Public Health Division have developed a communication and engagement campaign to further support BAME, disabled and LGBT communities across the city during the coronavirus pandemic.

  Published 4th June 2020.

• Confirmed case of COVID-19 in Birmingham

  It has been confirmed that a patient in Birmingham has tested positive for COVID-19.

  

  Published 5th March 2020.

• Coronavirus update - 26 February 2020

  彩霸王论坛 continues to work closely with the local NHS and Public Health England to monitor the emerging global situation and prepare for escalation.

  Published 26th February 2020.

• Ditch the sugary drinks and try Fizz Free February

  Birmingham residents, especially families with young children, are being encouraged to ditch sugary drinks and take part in Fizz Free February.

  

  Published 30th January 2020.

• Birmingham joins Partnership for Health Cities

  彩霸王论坛 announces new plans to increase safe and active mobility for all citizens as part of a global network of cities

  

  Published 16th December 2019.

• Henry Dimbleby launches Birmingham Food Conversation

  Co-founder of food chain Leon, Henry Dimbleby, is spending the day in the city to launch the Birmingham Food Conversation, which will feed into a national food strategy.

  Published 22nd October 2019.

• Funding awarded to Birmingham to help those affected by alcohol

  Efforts in Birmingham to increase the number of people accessing free support for alcohol problems have received a boost following a funding award from Public Health England

  Published 24th April 2019.

• New Director of Public Health appointed

  A national strategic advisor to Public Health England has been appointed as Director of Public Health at 彩霸王论坛.

  

  Published 12th February 2019.