BT Group aims to protect 999 services during strike
Emergency call centre staff are among hundreds of BT Group staff in NI who are on strike. Source link
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Facebook bans major US anti-vaccine group – ET HealthWorld
San Francisco: Facebook-owner Meta said Thursday it had kicked one of the most influential US anti-vaccination groups off the social media network for spreading Covid-19 misinformation. The Children’s Health Defense (CHD), which has been a critic of Covid vaccines, immediately accused Meta of stifling its free speech rights. “Facebook is acting here as a surrogate … Read more
‘A group of builders changed our lives’
Kevin McGowan, a former bricklayer from County Antrim in Northern Ireland, was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder in 2012 that left him mostly bed-bound. BBC News NI’s cameras were there to capture the moment he and his family were shown the end result of a disability-accessible addition to their home. The construction was at … Read more
Covid: New WHO group may be last chance to find virus origins
Almost two years since the start of the pandemic, we still don’t know where , when or how the deadly Sars-Cov-2 virus emerged. Investigating new viruses is always extremely complex, but scientists have been able to find the source of the two previous coronavirus outbreaks – both of which have emerged from animals. Source link
Super App: Tata group bullish on predictive healthcare, teleconsultation – ET HealthWorld
With the ambition of launching a Super App, the Tata group is betting big on the healthcare segment through Tata Health, which provides teleconsultation services and, in the future, aims to predict non-communicable diseases before onset for its users. Tata has acquired majority stake in online pharmacy 1mg, which has been integrated as a pharmacy … Read more
Heartfulness group of organizations, ROCF launches helpline to aid mental well-being – ET HealthWorld
In a collaborative initiative to provide free counselling to people suffering from mental health issues, the Heartfulness group of organizations and Ripples of Change Foundation (ROCF) announced the launch of their “Voice that Cares- Psycho-social First Aid (PSFA)” helpline on Thursday. The helpline number is 8448-8448-45 and will be open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 … Read more
Screen All Kids for Heart Problems, Pediatricians’ Group Says
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, June 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — All children should be screened for conditions that may put them at risk for cardiac arrest or death, a new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement recommends. The screening should be done whether or not kids play sports, and it is particularly important … Read more
Group Wants FDA Leaders Ousted Over Alzheimer’s Drug Approval
Advocates Who Backed Approval Decry Cost Aducanumab had a rocky road to approval but had unwavering backing from the Alzheimer’s Association and at least one other organization, UsAgainstAlzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association was particularly outspoken in its support, and, as reported by Medscape in March, was accused of potential conflict of interest by Public … Read more
Covid-19 vaccine booking opens for 25-29 group
People aged from 25 to 29 years are now eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine from Thursday. Source link
Covid-19: Vaccine offered to 42-plus age group in England
Those who are due to turn 42 by 1 July can also book their jabs on the NHS website. Source link