SUNDERLAND’S Director of Public Health has renewed calls to follow lockdown rules after the South African COVID-19 variant was found in Middlesbrough. Mapped: Where the South African variant of COVID-19 has been detected in the UK (Last updated 15/02/21) A CASE of the South African variant, which health experts […]
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Sunderland parks in running for park of the year
Five Sunderland parks are in the running for the prestigious park of the year award in the annual People’s Choice Award. The parks in the running include Mowbray Park, Roker Park, Barnes Park, Herrington Country Park and Hetton Lyons Country Park. Councillor Michael Mordey said: “Just to be in the […]
University of Sunderland graduate decides the game is up for substance misuse
A Sunderland graduate who has dedicated his career to supporting those living with addiction, has created one of the first board games that incorporates all the major elements of behaviour change that navigates the road to recovery from substance misuse. Since studying for a Master’s degree in Public Health at […]
Sunderland graduate working to help those affected by terrorism in Nigeria
A University of Sunderland graduate is working to help those displaced by the terrorist group Boko Haram in his home country of Nigeria and has set his sights on solving more of the public health challenges that are prevalent in Africa. Dr Attahiru Bello has been conducting health needs assessments for […]