Public health

Data Shows Suicide Rate Falls by a Third Globally

Suicides have fallen globally by more than a third since 1990, according to a far-reaching analysis released Thursday that highlighted profound differences in the number of men and women taking their own lives, reports AFP.

The World Health Organization lists suicide as a critical public health issue and estimates at least 800,000 people kill themselves every year.

Municipal bid to curb worker deaths

An Interior Ministry bill foresees stricter penalties for municipal authorities and employees who do not abide by health and safety regulations in a bid to curb an increase in worker accidents.

The bill, which is to go to Parliament in February, is to include the recommendations of a committee tasked with probing the causes of worker accidents.

Bulgarian Health Ministry will Create Programme for Hepatitis B and C Prevention and Control

The Ministry of Health has decided to create a national programme for the prevention and control of hepatitis B and C, Deputy Minister of Health Svetlana Yordanova said in connection with the World AIDS Day and the European HIV Testing Week, Focus News Agency reports.

Greece drawing up bill for supervised drug consumption spaces

The Greek ministry of health is preparing an amendment that will open the way for the creation of supervised drug consumption facilities in Athens.

These spaces will provide addicts with sterile materials to use illicit drugs under the strict supervision of trained staff, in a hygienic environment.

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