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Amber Cold Weather Health Alerts are in place for parts of England starting 18 November, with yellow alerts for London and the South from 19 November.
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
There were an estimated 66,730 serious antibiotic-resistant infections in 2023.
New legislation being introduced today will require millers and flour producers to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid from the end of 2026.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirms additional cases of Clade Ib mpox.
Mental Health Act reformed to improve treatment of patients and address disparities.
The continuation of the ban applies to the sale or supply of these drugs to under 18s not already taking them.
The ninth annual #MedSafetyWeek takes place this week, with regulators from 94 countries and 107 organisations taking part across the globe.
RSV infections lead to 640,000 antibiotic prescriptions a year, new analysis from UKHSA, Imperial College London and Oxford Population Health has found.
The government is set to partner with Oxford Nanopore, which uses technology to rapidly diagnose a range of cancers, along with rare and infectious diseases.
Professor Sir Chris Whitty writes for The Times on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
The government will introduce plans for tougher action to protect people from the harms of smoking in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill today.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding parents of the simple steps they can take to reduce the spread of stomach bugs and winter illnesses.
The appointment will involve a time commitment of 33 days per year. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £500 per attendance and preparation for meetings.
The latest weekly flu surveillance data published by UKHSA today shows flu case numbers are twice as high among school children, aged 5 to 14 years.
Letter from Health Minister Andrew Gwynne MP confirming the UK Health Security Agency’s role and priorities for the financial year 2024 to 2025.
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs responds to the government on their proposal to amend the licensing regimen for industrial hemp.
The government will fund research into wearable technology, virtual reality and artificial intelligence in a bid to support people with drug addictions.
Collaboration announced at International Investment Summit, meeting the PM's ambitions to catalyse investment in the UK and proving the UK is open for business.
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