Measles: South Wales outbreak declared amid two new cases
Four children in south-east Wales have the virus and are being treated, authorities say. Source link
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Junior doctors’ strike Wales: Longest walkout begins
Junior doctors begin their longest walkout to date until Friday in a dispute over pay. Source link
Endometriosis: Women in Wales waiting 10 years for diagnosis
The study by Endometriosis UK, which is based on a survey of 4,371 people who received a diagnosis of endometriosis, showed almost half of all respondents (47%) had visited their GP 10 or more times with symptoms prior to receiving a diagnosis, and 70% had visited five times or more. Source link
Covid inquiry in Wales: Families want answers as hearings start
As the manager of two care homes in Wrexham, Gaynor Jones felt her sector was “thrown under a bus by the government” because the advice was unworkable. “For example, you cannot isolate people with dementia, they’re just not safe. And staying six feet away from someone you’re delivering personal care to is impossible,” she said. … Read more
Kate, Princess of Wales, leaves hospital after surgery
The Princess of Wales left hospital without any public appearance and is said to be making good progress. Source link
Whooping cough cases in Wales show sharp increase
Cases of whooping cough are rising rapidly in Wales for the first time in five years. Source link
Cancer: Wales among worst countries for survival, data suggests
Data suggests Wales ranks 32nd out of 33 similarly wealthy nations for surviving stomach cancer. Source link
NHS Wales: Junior doctors to go on three-day strike
More than 3,000 doctors in Wales could take part after 98% of those who voted supported a walkout. Source link
Winter pressure may hit NHS Wales wait targets – minister
The health minister says winter pressures could have an impact on waiting list targets. Source link
Botox: Under-18s come to Wales after England bans practice
Seven declined the booking, two said they were unsure and would call back and one said, if a parent came along, they would carry out the treatment.Pharmacist prescriber Sophie Riddell works at clinics in south Wales and said under-18s contacted her for treatment but she would not book anyone under 21. Source link