UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to make sure they are vaccinated against mpox, as a strain called ‘clade Ib’ shows early signs of local spread in some European countries. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says it is aware of small numbers of cases of … Read more
An injured being taken for treatment after a stampede near Gundicha Temple, in Puri, Odisha on June 29, 2025. At least three people were killed and several others suffered injuries in the incident. | Photo Credit: PTI Puri’s titular king Gajapati Maharaja Divyasingha Deb on Sunday (June 29, 2025) expressed shock over the stampede during … Read more
The UK’s largest study of Covid patients treated in hospital found signs of active inflammation. Source link
The BBC understands as many as 1,000 more midwives and 80 obstetrics consultants will be hired in England. Source link
Jan. 29, 2021 — An international team of researchers studying COVID-19 has made a startling and pivotal discovery: The virus appears to cause the body to make weapons to attack its own tissues. The finding could unlock a number of COVID’s clinical mysteries. They include the puzzling collection of symptoms that can come with … Read more
In England, the NHS told GPs and clinics not to halt smear tests – but, as the prime minister heard last week, some patients were experiencing cancellations and long waiting times. Source link
Image copyright Sergei Bobylev Image caption Flu vaccination rates among the most vulnerable have been falling in the UK Complacency over the flu jab risks overwhelming the NHS, experts warn, as data reveals the scale of the challenge in expanding the vaccination programme. Last month, the government announced plans to double the amount of people … Read more