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More officers trained and funding provided as clampdown on illegal tobacco and vape trade accelerates.
Cutting-edge research networks backed by government to tackle debilitating symptoms of dementia including memory loss and communication difficulties.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) latest updates on Clade Ib mpox.
Minister Stephen Kinnock spoke at the Pulse Live London Conference for GPs.
Sir John Oldham brings extensive experience of working in the health sector and will work on emerging policy to support the government to deliver more care in the community.
From April 6, 2025, UKHSA requires medical professionals to report 8 more diseases, while labs must report 10 new pathogens to boost surveillance.
Infected Blood Compensation Authority's update that was circulated on 17 March 2025
Sending top doctors into areas of highest economic inactivity is busting through the backlog.
The MHRA welcomed Health Minister Smyth to its science campus as part of British Science Week to demonstrate how innovations become safe, effective treatments for NHS patients.
UKHSA is exploring AI to detect foodborne illness outbreaks by analysing online restaurant reviews for symptoms and food mentions.
Infected Blood Compensation Authority's update that was circulated on 13 March 2025
Changes to NHS England will reduce bureaucracy, make savings and empower NHS staff to deliver better care for patients.
The Health and Social Care Secretary made a statement to the House of Commons on plans to abolish NHS England.
UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the regulation of neurotech and data and the right to privacy. Delivered at the 58th HRC in Geneva.
Letter to the Home Secretary from the Chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) discussing the ACMD work programme for 2025.
Latest data show continued progress towards elimination of hepatitis C as a public health threat in England
In a UK-first, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Barts Health NHS Trust have developed a DNA sequencing approach that can be implemented onsite in hospitals so they can diagnose bacterial inf…
UKHSA is tracing contacts of a person who travelled to England with Lassa fever and has since returned to Nigeria, with overall public risk remaining very low.
Programme will reach up to 600,000 children in most deprived areas.
As with all products, the MHRA will keep its safety under close review
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