Dr Adrian James, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, said: “More young people will continue to have their lives blighted by the harms of drugs and alcohol unless the government acts now and commits to substantial investment in public health, including youth addictions services. Source link
Nearly 50 cancer charities send a stark warning about the impact Covid-19 has had on UK cancer care. Source link
They are ‘feasible’ but need to meet 12 tests before being brought in, the Royal Society says. Source link
NHS bosses urge “extreme caution” over moving areas to lower tiers when England’s measures are reviewed. Source link
Whatever the outcome of continuing Brussels talks, continuity of healthcare is a key concern and the NHS across Scotland has reactivated plans drawn up when a Brexit crisis loomed last year. Source link
The British Dental Association warns there will be “an oral health crisis” without government support. Source link
In his 12-minute address to the nation on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed upon the need for people to remain cautious towards coronavirus. He said while the lockdown may have ended, the virus is still around us. To drive home the message, PM Modi quoted a couplet by Kabir: “Paki kheti dekhi ke, garam … Read more
With Durga Puja celebrations only days away, West Bengal’s medical fraternity, already working tirelessly for six months, is now worried about massive crowding that may trigger a spike in Covid-19 cases across the state. Senior cardiac surgeon Kunal Sarkar said, “We are very worried. The situation was, more or less, under control a month ago. … Read more
It’s that time of the year again. Farm fires are back and increasing. Delhi could soon be a gas chamber. And the rise in air pollution may spike Covid-19 cases and the mortality rate, experts have warned. Despite promises by Delhi and neighbouring states like Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, nothing much has been done … Read more