The UK COVID-19 Inquiry reveals the NHS nearly collapsed during the pandemic, saved only by healthcare workers' extraordinary efforts. Baroness Hallett's report details systemic failures and urgent recommendations.
A meningitis B outbreak in Kent has resulted in two deaths, with 10 hospitalized. Learn about symptoms, treatment, vaccines, and the low risk to Londoners.
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Health officials believe the Kent meningitis outbreak is contained, with no new cases outside the cluster. The MenB vaccine matches the strain, but pharmacy shortages spark concerns.
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In Myanmar, 21 nurses graduated from a clandestine jungle school, overcoming airstrikes and internet blackouts to provide care in conflict zones, with support from the UK's Royal College of Nursing.
Robert F Kennedy Jr's restructuring of the federal autism advisory committee has drawn criticism for including anti-vaccine advocates and promoting dangerous treatments, leading to the creation of a rival independent committee.
The Covid-19 inquiry concludes the NHS was overwhelmed, surviving only due to healthcare workers' superhuman efforts, with damning findings on preparedness and staff trauma.
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A major inquiry led by Baroness Hallett reveals the NHS in England and Wales came dangerously close to total collapse during the Covid-19 pandemic, contradicting ministerial claims.
Becca Heritage contracted Meningitis B at university, leading to amputations and a hand transplant. She now advocates for awareness and vaccination.
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A new 400-page report from the UK COVID-19 public inquiry details harrowing testimony of body bag shortages and overwhelmed ICUs, urging urgent NHS reforms.
Following a deadly meningitis outbreak in Canterbury, pharmacists are urging a nationwide vaccine catch-up programme for students. Analysis reveals Hackney has England's lowest MenB vaccination rate.
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A deadly meningitis outbreak in Canterbury has led to a critical shortage of the MenB vaccine, with pharmacies inundated by desperate parents. Health officials declare a national incident as cases rise.
A meningitis B outbreak among students in Kent has claimed two lives, raising urgent questions about vaccine accessibility and risk factors.
Health authorities investigate 20 meningitis cases in Kent, with thousands of students offered vaccines and antibiotics in response to what experts call the quickest-growing outbreak seen in decades.
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Author Michael Rosen shares his heartbreaking story of losing his son to meningitis in 1999, urging people to check for rashes in hidden areas like armpits and groins.
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Ministers have rejected petitions to widen MenB vaccine access, despite deaths in Kent. Campaigners argue the outbreak could have been prevented with broader immunization.
New research indicates the shingles vaccine may significantly reduce dementia risk while also lowering chances of stroke and heart attack. Experts urge vaccination despite low uptake rates.
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A meningitis outbreak in Kent has been declared a national incident, with 15 cases reported, including two deaths. Health officials warn of an unprecedented spread, urging thousands of students to get vaccines and antibiotics.
MSPs have voted down the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill in Scotland after a decisive Stage 3 debate, with 57 for, 69 against, and one abstention.
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A meningitis B outbreak in Kent has killed two and left 15 seriously ill. Learn about symptoms, transmission risks like sharing vapes, and why teens lack vaccines.
