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Meningitis Outbreak at University of Kent Claims Two Lives as Health Authorities Mobilise Response

A serious outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease has struck the University of Kent, with two deaths confirmed and over a dozen students hospitalised, prompting...

NHS Saves £14 Billion Through Overseas Staff Recruitment, But MPs Warn of Training Shortfall

An All Party Parliamentary Group report highlights the financial benefit of international healthcare workers, yet raises concerns about the government's plan to...

Why COVID-19 Can Cause Unexpected Skin Rashes, ‘COVID Toes’ and Chilblain-Like Lesions

Medical experts explain the different skin manifestations of coronavirus infection and what causes them, from pseudo-chilblains to livedo reticularis. COVID-19 has...

Doctors Must Show Humility When Patients Bring Online Health Research to Appointments, Experts Warn

Medical professionals should explain their reasoning and listen respectfully when patients present information found online, health leaders say, as experts tackle the...

Meningitis B Outbreak Confirmed in Kent: Two Deaths and 15 Cases as UKHSA Launches Major Response

Health authorities have confirmed that a serious outbreak of meningococcal disease strain B affecting Kent has resulted in two deaths, with over...

The Hidden Barriers Behind the UK’s Measles Crisis: Why Even Motivated Parents Struggle to Vaccinate

Beyond vaccine hesitancy, a decade of systemic failures in accessing childhood immunisations has contributed to the UK losing its measles elimination status. ...

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