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Government response to the ACMD's advice on increasing the level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) permissible in industrial hemp from 0.2-0.3% and assessment after 2 years.
Four more experts have been appointed members to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.
Local communities to receive funding for family and school nurses, sexual health clinics and other public health services.
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
The draft MHRA guidance aims to clarify and streamline pathways for bringing these therapies through to patients, without compromising on robust safety principles
Over a third of women giving birth got the new RSV vaccine in September, protecting newborns from severe illness.
The UK launches mSCAPE, a world-first metagenomics initiative by UKHSA to enhance health security through rapid pathogen detection and surveillance.
UK TB cases rise 13% in 2024, continuing upward trend.
UKHSA has published an updated antimicrobial stewardship tool
UKHSA confirms rare case of bird flu A(H5N1) in the West Midlands region.
UKHSA publishes the latest human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine coverage statistics in England
As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of seladelpar under close review.
The government commissions the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) to conduct an updated harms assessment of ketamine.
Fresh guidance will give businesses the green light to sell certain pioneering hearing aids.
The Health and Social Care Secretary made a statement to the House of Commons on winter pressures.
Changes to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 to control 22 substances, with 2-benzyl benzimidazole variants (nitazenes) falling under a new generic definition.
Ten leading experts have joined the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) to strengthen its vital work advising the government on drug harms.
Amber Cold-Health Alerts are in place for all regions of England starting midday 2 January.
The government will seek expert advice on reclassifying ketamine to become a Class A substance.
UKHSA urges parents and carers to take these simple steps to ensure children make the healthiest start to the New Year.
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