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VDEC developed a standardised assay reduce the development of antimicrobial resistance and improve patient treatment for tuberculosis.

• Updated: 20 May 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's statement to the House of Commons on the Infected Blood Inquiry.

• Updated: 20 May 2024

Funding of £85 million will be announced at a global event to support the international community in tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

• Updated: 16 May 2024

The UKHSA and NaTHNaC issue an annual reminder to those embarking on Hajj and Umrah journeys to be aware of infectious diseases in large gatherings.

• Updated: 16 May 2024

Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.

• Updated: 16 May 2024

Backed by a new award of £1.8 million, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is to establish a dedicated team to provide regulatory scientific support for innovators creating novel antimicrobials and…

• Updated: 16 May 2024

Two pharmacists who sold ‘industrial’ quantities of Class C controlled drugs were yesterday sentenced to two years’ imprisonment each, suspended for 24 months, at Southwark Crown Court following an investigation by the Crimi…

• Updated: 16 May 2024

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is leading on the creation of the United Kingdom Microbial Forensics Consortium (UKMFC).

• Updated: 15 May 2024

Following MHRA approval of a clinical trial, a study on Nuwiq, a recombinant FVIII therapy for the treatment of haemophilia A, can proceed.

• Updated: 15 May 2024

Both parties have agreed a preferred mediator - the union and the government will now begin the process of engaging with them.

• Updated: 15 May 2024

Change in law will allow people with non-transmissible HIV to donate gametes to partners.

• Updated: 15 May 2024

Patients requiring treatment outside of hospitals will be able to choose between multiple providers across the NHS and independent sector.

• Updated: 15 May 2024

The government responds to the ACMD's report on recently encountered novel benzodiazepines and related compounds.

• Updated: 14 May 2024

Government response to the report by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs on acyl piperazine opioids, including 2-methyl-AP-237.

• Updated: 14 May 2024

New 10-year plan to expand and improve the drug and alcohol workforce published.

• Updated: 14 May 2024

The government will place 6 new synthetic opioids under the strictest level of control.

• Updated: 14 May 2024

Data from over 500 care homes across England is to be gathered and analysed to help prevent infections.

• Updated: 13 May 2024

The government has funded 350 additional medical school places in England for the academic year 2025 to 2026 in latest step to deliver NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.

• Updated: 13 May 2024

Health and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins spoke at the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on birth trauma.

• Updated: 13 May 2024

The changes will allow pharmacists to spend more time with patients, levelling the playing field between smaller pharmacies and larger chains.

• Updated: 13 May 2024