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As the UK grapples with rising ketamine abuse among young people, it's also preparing for potential pandemics and re-examining end-of-life care, with a proposed assisted dying bill sparking debate.
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The UK's Covid inquiry has heard devastating testimony about the government's handling of the pandemic, including a "generational slaughter" in care homes and ignored warnings from Nobel laureates.
The British Medical Association and Health Secretary Wes Streeting have agreed to resume talks following the end of the latest doctor strike in England, but the dispute over pay and working conditions remains unresolved.
Inquiry hears of long-term effects, while government tackles vaping and doctor disputes
From the rise of mpox cases to the power of magnesium and financial support
From online GP bookings to mental health support, new challenges emerge in the UK's healthcare system
Inquiry finds thousands of deaths could have been avoided with earlier action
Report finds Boris Johnson's leadership and delayed lockdowns exacerbated pandemic crisis
The UK government faces criticism over its response to the Covid inquiry, while also addressing prostate cancer screening and sugar tax extensions in efforts to improve public health.
New reports highlight successes in vaccine safety, malaria prevention, and universal health coverage, while COVID-19 scheme fraud and pathogen sharing concerns remain
From HIV prevention to doctor strikes, and the future of traditional medicine
WHO warns of noncommunicable diseases, humanitarian crises, and fragile health systems
WHO Addresses Pandemic Agreement, Leprosy Elimination, and Early Health Risks
Rising gallbladder removals, neglected tropical diseases, and school food environments raise concerns
As the WHO launches a $1 billion appeal, a look at global preparedness and the power of quiet strength
Advances in statins, FGM prevention, cancer screening, cholera vaccination, and cancer prevention spark hope for global health
From toxic air to viral gut health trends, and a cancer warning for men
Concerns over air quality, baby formula recalls, and the latest on gut health and cancer awareness
New studies shed light on ovarian cancer, AI diagnosis, and organ donation
New discoveries, public health alerts, and controversies highlight the complexities of modern healthcare
Progress uneven as salt intake, sunbed use, and gene therapy concerns rise
Experts weigh in on the efficacy and risks of new treatments
Recent developments in the US healthcare system, including a $1.3 billion Medicaid deferral to California and a halt on new hospice and home health providers, have raised concerns about the system's integrity and effectiveness.
Tunisia celebrates the elimination of trachoma, while concerns