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UK Statement on PRSEAH (Prevent Sexual Abuse and Harassment) on behalf of 48 countries at the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
New regulations restrict the prescribing and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones to children and young people under 18.
From 1 July 2024, the vaccine used in the programme will change to ADACEL® (Tdap).
28 May 2024 To: NHS England regions: directors of commissioning directors…
Confiscated and surrendered drugs will be tested to identify toxic substances in circulation and help prevent drug-related overdoses.
To better understand Mpox and its spread within the UK, VDEC developed an immunoassay to assess immune responses to Mpox infection and new vaccines.
Consultation asks whether newly qualified dentists should commit to delivering a minimum amount of NHS work after graduating or repay some training fees.
Antimicrobial resistance to Group B Streptococcus (GBS) antibiotics is growing. This puts newborns at risk. VDEC is supporting a new vaccine to cut antibiotic use
This initiative signals an important step towards a new regulatory framework for medical devices in Great Britain which protects public health, ensures access to MedTech innovations, and maintains an attractive market for in…
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (21 May 2024) launched a four-week consultation which will support improved safety for certain high risk in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Victoria Atkins says the department will study the report to make sure lessons are learned.
VDEC developed a standardised assay reduce the development of antimicrobial resistance and improve patient treatment for tuberculosis.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's statement to the House of Commons on the Infected Blood Inquiry.
Funding of £85 million will be announced at a global event to support the international community in tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
The UKHSA and NaTHNaC issue an annual reminder to those embarking on Hajj and Umrah journeys to be aware of infectious diseases in large gatherings.
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
Backed by a new award of £1.8 million, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is to establish a dedicated team to provide regulatory scientific support for innovators creating novel antimicrobials and…
Two pharmacists who sold ‘industrial’ quantities of Class C controlled drugs were yesterday sentenced to two years’ imprisonment each, suspended for 24 months, at Southwark Crown Court following an investigation by the Crimi…
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is leading on the creation of the United Kingdom Microbial Forensics Consortium (UKMFC).
Following MHRA approval of a clinical trial, a study on Nuwiq, a recombinant FVIII therapy for the treatment of haemophilia A, can proceed.
Both parties have agreed a preferred mediator - the union and the government will now begin the process of engaging with them.
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