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Report chair recommends maternity and neonatal commissioner

**Health** ## Landmark Recommendation: UK Maternity and Neonatal Commissioner Proposed Amidst Review **London, UK** – Baroness Amos, chairing a crucial government-commissioned review into UK maternity and neonatal care, has put forward a significant recommendation: the establishment of a dedicated Commissioner for Maternity and Neonatal Services. The proposal comes amidst widespread calls for improved safety, consistency, […]

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‘We can’t continue like this’: Inquiry demands NHS maternity overhaul

**Health** ## Inquiry Finds Systemic Racism Plagues NHS Maternity, Demands Immediate Overhaul **London, UK** – A groundbreaking independent inquiry into England’s National Health Service (NHS) maternity services has unveiled deeply concerning evidence of “unacceptable racism and discrimination” that is directly compromising patient safety. The inquiry’s stark findings have led to an urgent demand for a

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Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes

**Health** ## Junior Doctors in England End Historic Strike Action After Accepting New Pay Deal **London, England** – Resident doctors across England have voted to accept a new pay deal, bringing to an end a protracted three-year dispute with the government that has seen unprecedented levels of industrial action within the National Health Service (NHS).

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Resident doctors take strike action over pay

**Health** ## Nationwide Strike by Resident Doctors Impacts NHS Services Amidst Pay Dispute Resident doctors across the nation have today commenced significant strike action, demanding improved pay conditions. The British Medical Association (BMA) has forewarned of widespread disruptions to healthcare services, including the cancellation of operations and appointments. The industrial action, spearheaded by junior doctors

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Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to all?

Badge: Health ## UK Mothers Face ‘Postcode Lottery’ for Crucial Pregnancy Sickness Drug, BBC Investigation Reveals **LONDON, UK** – A recent investigation by BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn has revealed a concerning disparity in access to a vital prescription drug for severe pregnancy sickness across the NHS. The findings highlight a “postcode lottery” that leaves many

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Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to ‘explore life beyond’ cancer diagnosis

Health ## Princess Catherine Completes Grueling Three Peaks Challenge, Advocates for Holistic Cancer Recovery The Princess of Wales, Catherine, has successfully completed the arduous Three Peaks Challenge, a demanding test of physical and mental endurance, to spotlight the critical importance of holistic healthcare for individuals navigating life after a cancer diagnosis. Her personal endeavor aims

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Over one million children referred for mental healthcare – with anxiety the main reason

Health ## England’s Child Mental Health Crisis: Over One Million Referrals Strain Services **London, England** – England’s child mental healthcare system is currently facing unprecedented strain, with over one million children having been referred for support, primarily driven by soaring rates of anxiety. This overwhelming demand has led to a critical shortage of capacity within

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Loved and loathed: The making of India’s viral liver doctor

**Health** ## Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips: India’s Viral Liver Specialist Navigates Digital Divide Between Science and Tradition **Mumbai, India** – In an era where health information, and misinformation, proliferate online, Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips has emerged as a formidable, and often controversial, voice in India’s medical landscape. A distinguished hepatologist, Dr. Philips has leveraged digital

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Resident doctors take strike action over pay

**Health** ## Resident Doctors Launch Strike Over Pay, NHS Braces for Widespread Disruptions **United Kingdom –** Resident doctors across the UK have commenced a significant period of industrial action over pay, leading to widespread cancellations of elective surgeries, outpatient appointments, and various forms of routine and non-urgent care across the National Health Service (NHS). The

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Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to ‘explore life beyond’ cancer diagnosis

Health # Princess of Wales Conquers Three Peaks to Champion Holistic Cancer Care **LONDON, UK** – Catherine, The Princess of Wales, has successfully completed the arduous Three Peaks Challenge, undertaking the strenuous climb to champion the cause of holistic healthcare for cancer patients. Her remarkable feat serves as a powerful testament to exploring “life beyond”

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