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The government's ten year Drug Strategy aims to tackle drugs and prevent crime, backed by the largest ever increase in funding for drug treatment.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging all those eligible to take up their flu vaccine by 10 December to ensure protection in time for Christmas.
On 1 December, Jenny Harries, Chief Executive of UKHSA, signed a memorandum of understanding with Andrea Ammon, Director of European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
The total number of new HIV diagnoses in England decreased by 33% in 2020 according to new data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Boost Day drive launches across all major TV channels to encourage people to get their top-up jab
This monoclonal antibody – the second to be authorised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency – is for people with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk of developing severe disease.
City of Wolverhampton chosen to pilot scheme that will reward healthy behaviours through a new app.
The government has published a new HIV action plan, backed by over £23 million of funding, to reduce new infections by 80% by 2025.
Two cases of COVID-19 with mutations consistent with B.1.1.529 identified in the UK.
Facebook, Instagram and TikTok boost support for vaccine programme
The government has launched a £5 million fund to support the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector on suicide prevention services.
Analysis by the UK Health Security Agency in women giving birth has reinforced international evidence that COVID-19 vaccines have good safety record in pregnant women.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Sajid Javid gave a speech at The Royal Foundation’s Emergency Services Mental Health Symposium
16 leading health charities partner with government and NHS to boost vaccine uptake amongst the country’s most vulnerable
The infection prevention and control (IPC) guidance for health and care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic has been updated to cover other seasonal respiratory infections.
Booster jabs will be available on the National Booking Service for people aged 40 to 49, and young people aged 16 to 17 will be able to book their second jab.
Boosters and third doses will appear on the COVID Pass in England, making it easy for people to show their vaccine status when travelling abroad.
Following an increase in avian flu cases in humans in China, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding people travelling to the country to avoid handling produce at wet markets.
Following a review of evidence by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), advice on second doses for young people aged 16 to 17 was issued earlier this week.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Sajid Javid gave the keynote address at the NHS Providers' Annual Conference and Exhibition 2021.
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