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Andy Burnham: UK blood scandal may amount to corporate manslaughter

Mayor of Greater Manchester and former health secretary gives evidence to infected blood inquiry

The Guardian - UK

Teen pregnancy jump prompts implant push

Births among teenage mothers rebounded last year despite dropping off in recent years, according to a study by the Department of Health.

Bangkok Post

The East End care home where Covid stole the lives of 21 people

Residents at Aspen Court survived the blitz but had little chance against disastrous government policy in first wave

The Guardian - UK

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Leading GP expresses sadness and frustration over closure of North Belfast medical practice

“This decision to close has not been taken lightly by the partners and is the absolute last resort.”

Belfast Live

Work underway to find new GPs to take over North Belfast medical practice

Grove Medical Practice on York Road will no longer be providing GP services from 31 December

Belfast Live

Dr Tony Holohan lands new job in UCD after stepping away from Department of Health

Former Chief Medical Officer leaves Department of Health controversies in the rear view mirror

Irish Mirror

What Is The Role Of The FDA In Measures Taken By Hawaii Officials Against A CBD Company?

The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) and Hawaii Department of Public Safety (PSD) conducted operations to execute search warrants and to embargo products at several retail stores including a CBD dispensary in Honolulu, reported

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Health department boss Kathrine Morgan-Wicks's tearful apology to abuse victims at commission of inquiry

After listening to hours of child abuse horror stories from victims and family members, the head of Tasmania's health department took her turn in the witness box, tearfully apologising for their hurt and pledging the department she now leads would never again fail so badly.

ABC News

Handle with care: mistakes and near-misses at UK Covid labs

A coronavirus-infected ferret bite is among many mishaps investigated during the pandemic

The Guardian - UK

Fears over future of emergency surgery at Enniskillen hospital as DoH fails to rule out downgrade

A Department of Health spokesperson said delivering emergency surgery across multiple smaller sites is ‘becoming increasingly difficult’

Belfast Live

Dr Tony Holohan makes future promise after loss of wife in touching message as he steps down as CMO

'Thank you to the Irish people for their enormous trust, sacrifice, patience, and resilience in the last couple of years, and for their many kind messages when Emer died'

Irish Mirror

'Today I stand down' - Tony Holohan signs off as he marks his last day as Chief Medical Officer

Tony Holohan came to national attention during the Cervical Check scandal and the Covid-19 pandemic

Irish Mirror

Tony Holohan steps down as Chief Medical Officer after 14 years of service

Dr Holohan chaired NPHET and was hailed for his commitment and leadership during the pandemic

Dublin Live

FK YEAH: Australians Will Now Be Able To Access Self-Tests For Cervical Cancer Screening

You do in fact love to see it.

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The Guardian - AU

Just 24 health workers helped under Morrison government scheme to bring 2,000 medics to Australia

Travel program set up by Greg Hunt in 2021 discontinued after two months with two dozen people receiving direct assistance

Dublin Live

New laws could allow Government to make face masks mandatory in some settings

Ministers have expressed concern at the surge in Covid-19 cases

Dublin Live

HSE urges public to get Covid-19 vaccine or booster at Dublin walk-in clinics this weekend

The number of Covid-19 patients in hospital has more than doubled over the past two weeks

Orlando Sentinel

CDC: Historic outbreak of meningococcal disease among LGBTQ men in Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — At least six people in Florida have died in what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday called “one of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease among gay and bisexual men in U.S. history,” with state and health officials and LGBTQ+ groups scrambling to alert…

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The Independent UK

MPs support moves to allow Secretary of State to commission NI abortion services

The House of Commons voted 215 to 70, majority 145, in favour of the Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022.

Dublin Live

RTE Prime Time viewers surprised by Covid advice from top professor

He said the virus has "taken advantage of some loopholes in our immunity"

Dublin Live

Covid-19 Ireland: Tallaght Test Centre to close permanently

The centre carried out a whopping 44,278 swabs over the course of the last six months

The Independent UK

Granting abortion powers in Northern Ireland ‘constitutional sabotage’

It is ‘unacceptable’ there are women and girls unable to access services due to a political impasse at Stormont, Parliament is told

The Independent UK

Health chief pledges to rebuild trust after Independent Neurology Inquiry report

Dr Cathy Jack and Health Minister Robin Swann apologised to patients for system failings and missed opportunities around the work of Dr Michael Watt.

The Independent UK

‘We were failed’ – former patients of Dr Michael Watt

They have called for accountability from the Belfast Health Trust.

Belfast Live

Independent Neurology Inquiry find systems and processes failed neurologist's patients

It makes 76 recommendations to the Department of Health, healthcare organisations, General Medical Council and the independent sector

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