Director Of Public Health news


A fizzy drinks tax one way of tackling obesity

A TAX on sugary drinks would be just one weapon in the fight against obesity, according to the director of public health.


Taking crime out of drugs ‘has merits’

DECRIMINALISING drugs is a valid argument but not a new one, according to Guernsey’s director of public health.


Challenge on health is global

ADDRESSING the consequences of global warming will be the greatest health challenge the island has to face, according to the director of public health.


Year 8 girls to be given new cancer vaccine next term

A VACCINATION programme that could prevent over two-thirds of cervical cancer cases in the Bailiwick will start soon.


Salmonella cases rise to 18 over the last month

CASES of salmonella poisoning have continued to increase in Guernsey during the past week.

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