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The Department of Health has today announced the appointment of Dr Ian Hudson as Chief Executive of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) is now a mandatory public health function of local authorities.
Local Health, an online tool that presents data on populations in England, has been updated with new indicators and an improved interface.
Written ministerial statement outlines the government's decision to ban khat.
New project investigates public health risks of ESBL E.Coli to develop intervention plans to reduce infections caused by these bacteria.
Figures reveal the stark reality of early diagnosis on survival rates
The web based tool assembles indicators at local and regional level, including trends over time.
Mycobacterium bovis, often referred to as bovine TB, is a member of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, a group of organisms which can cause tuberculosis in humans.
Includes: deprivation and breast cancer screening uptake, sexual infections, 'Get Going this Summer', 'Longer lives', new cancer patients database.
From today (1 July) around 675,000 babies a year in England will be offered a new vaccination to protect them against rotavirus.
Medical and dental consultants have until the end of this week to register to be eligible for Clinical Excellence Awards in the 2013 round.
New guidance states NHS and local authorities are to provide support for people addicted to prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Public consultation expected on draft regulations for IVF-based techniques to prevent mitochondrial disease later this year.
Dealing with the health care challenges of the 21st century means new ways of working for all health care professionals to help people live in the best health possible for as long as possible.
Written ministerial statement details the joint-working approach to the challenges of the rapid development of new psychoactive substances.
Reminder to practise good hand hygiene when visiting farm attractions following a number of outbreaks of diarrhoeal illness this year.
May/June 2013 newsletter for immunisation practitioners, with the latest developments in vaccines, and vaccination policies and procedures.
Minister for Care Services, Norman Lamb, spoke about parity of esteem on 19 June 2013.
A dog in the city of Toledo, central Spain was confirmed to have rabies on 5 June 2013.
Health experts from Public Health England (PHE) and Newcastle City Council have concluded their investigation into the outbreak of illness associated with the Street Spice Festival, held in Newcastle between 28 February and …
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