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Category : Health Policy
Nigeria's Health System: A Lethal Lottery of Survival
Recent tragedies in Nigeria, including a singer's death from a snakebite, expose a collapsing health system where survival depends on geography, wealth, and chance.
Baby Formula Recalls Linked to Toxic Poisoning in UK Children
UKHSA reports 36 children with cereulide toxin poisoning symptoms after Nestle SMA and Aptamil formula recalls. Products removed from shelves nationwide.
Illinois Joins WHO Outbreak Alert Network
Illinois has become the first US state to join the WHO's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, enhancing global health security and pandemic preparedness.
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Stroke Risk by 25%
A 21-year study reveals the Mediterranean diet can lower overall stroke risk by 18%, with a 25% reduction for hemorrhagic strokes, based on data from over 100,000 women.
Wes Streeting Offers Junior Doctors Bigger Pay Rise to End Dispute
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has proposed an improved pay offer to resident doctors in England, aiming to settle the long-running industrial action over pay and conditions.
Obesity Crisis: Prevention Over Cure Urged
Professor Les Mayhew calls for a joined-up government approach to tackle obesity, highlighting rising NHS costs and economic impacts from reduced workforce participation.
Nigerian Singer Dies After Snakebite in Abuja Flat
Ifunanya Nwangene, a 26-year-old singer from The Voice Nigeria, died after being bitten by a snake in her Abuja home, highlighting Nigeria's antivenom crisis.
Nestle Baby Formula Recalled Due to Toxin
Nestle has issued a new recall for SMA baby formula due to potential cereulide toxin contamination, causing health risks like vomiting and diarrhoea.
Banned Surgeon Gets Queensland Health Safety Role
A surgeon previously banned from practising has been appointed to a clinical safety position within Queensland Health, raising serious concerns over patient safety and regulatory oversight.
Thriving Kids: New Early Intervention for Children
The Albanese government's Thriving Kids programme will provide early intervention services to children under nine with mild developmental delays and autism, moving them off the NDIS.
NHS to Fund £9bn Drug Deal Costs, Ministers Admit
Ministers confirm the Department of Health will fund the UK-US drug pricing deal, with costs potentially reaching £9bn annually by 2035, raising fears of NHS service cuts.
UK's 10-Year Cancer Plan Targets 75% Survival Rate
The UK government unveils a bold 10-year National Cancer Plan for England, targeting 75% survival rates and saving 320,000 lives through technology investment and prevention.
NHS Cancer Plan Targets 75% Survival by 2035 with £2bn Investment
The UK government announces a £2bn investment in NHS cancer services, aiming to boost survival rates to 75% by 2035, as new figures reveal a diagnosis every 75 seconds.
US Dietary Guidelines Changes Impact Children and Seniors
Updated US dietary guidelines with increased animal protein focus raise concerns for school meals and senior nutrition programs, potentially affecting millions of vulnerable Americans.
Teen's Death from Pill Blood Clot Sparks Family Warning
The family of Aine Rose Hurst, 19, who died from a brain clot linked to her contraceptive pill, calls for greater awareness of risks and clearer labelling to prevent future tragedies.
Couple Sue Clinic Over Wrong Embryo Implantation
Tiffany Score and Steven Mills are taking legal action against a Florida fertility clinic after discovering their daughter was conceived with another couple's embryo.
Shigella Warning: Cape Verde Outbreaks and High-Risk Destinations
British holidaymakers are being warned about Shigella bacterial infections after outbreaks in Cape Verde. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and high-risk destinations for 2026 travel.
Dementia-Free World 'Finally Within Reach' Says Professor
Professor Gordon Wilcock reflects on 45 years of Alzheimer's Society progress, from kitchen table meetings to disease-modifying therapies, as Metro launches 2026 Lifeline challenge.
Afghan Women Face Medical Care Collapse Under Taliban
Dr Carol Mann warns that Afghanistan's ban on female education will eliminate women's healthcare as current female doctors retire with no replacements.
US Health Panel Recommends New Vaccine Guidelines
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has proposed updated vaccine recommendations for the 2026-27 season, focusing on enhanced public health protection.
Father Demands Answers Over Recalled Nestle Baby Formula
A father whose five-month-old son needed hospital treatment after being fed recalled Nestle SMA formula wants answers from the food giant. The UK Food Standards Agency found cereulide toxin in batches.
Kidney Donation: Altruism vs. Markets in UK
Experts argue against legalising kidney sales, emphasising prevention and ethical donation. UK faces a shortage with 7,000 awaiting transplants.
MND Drug Postcode Lottery: Lifeline vs 'Mental Torture'
A breakthrough drug for motor neurone disease offers hope, but NHS access varies by location, creating stark disparities for patients like Eleanor Dalley and Lillia Jakeman.
Albanese Strikes $25bn Health Deal, Caps NDIS Growth
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and state leaders have agreed to a $25 billion health funding package, including hospital spending and measures to limit NDIS growth to 6% annually.
NHS Negligence Costs Quadruple to £60bn
MPs report that NHS clinical negligence liabilities have quadrupled since 2006-07, costing £3.6bn annually, with persistent failures despite 24 years of warnings.
MHRA Warns of Pancreatitis Risk with Weight-Loss Jabs
UK medicines regulator updates safety guidance for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs after increased reports of acute pancreatitis through the Yellow Card monitoring scheme.
Universal Credit Changes to Lift 100,000 Children from Poverty
Labour's welfare reforms, including free school meals for Universal Credit families, will lift 100,000 children from poverty while reversing Tory benefit cuts.
Taliban Contraception Ban Creates Health Crisis for Afghan Women
Afghan women describe devastating impacts as Taliban fighters destroy contraceptive stocks, calling them a Western conspiracy, leading to untreated miscarriages and dangerous pregnancies across the country.
UK Social Media Ban for Under-16s Gains Momentum
Pressure mounts on UK government to ban social media for under-16s following House of Lords vote. Parents, teachers and young people share mixed views on potential restrictions.
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