The AFL is considering implementing a Mental Health Round following calls from former players to raise awareness about mental health struggles in the sport. AFL’s head of inclusion, Tanya Hosch, acknowledges the importance of discussing mental health issues in football and highlights the progress made in addressing the issue. Former players, including Brendan Fevola and Ken Hunter, emphasize the need for improved player welfare management and reducing the stigma around seeking help for mental health issues.
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WHO urges action as mosquito-borne chikungunya spreads
The World Health Organisation has warned of a resurgence of the chikungunya virus, with 5.6 billion people at risk as outbreaks spread from the Indian Ocean to Europe. Following significant infections in Reunion and imported cases in France, the virus highlights the importance of prevention measures against the Aedes mosquitoes that transmit it. Want More Context? 🔎
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