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Professor responds to 'pro-SNP' bias complaint upheld by BBC

THE author of a book which was the subject of a “pro-SNP bias” complaint upheld by the BBC has responded by saying that "somehow saying…

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BBC uphold 'pro-SNP bias' complaint over Devi Sridhar book broadcast

THE BBC have upheld a complaint of "pro-SNP bias" over the broadcasting of a book by professor Devi Sridhar which discussed the UK and…

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There is a hidden epidemic of missed cancer cases – here’s how we save lives now

With up to a million missed diagnoses across Europe as a result of the pandemic, it’s time to put cancer back on the agenda, says Edinburgh University chair of global public health Prof Devi Sridhar

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Bird flu is a huge problem now – but we’re just one mutation away from it getting much worse

If bird flu jumps into the human population and more dangerous strains emerge, it could set off a new pandemic, says Prof Devi Sridhar, the chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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Tuesday briefing: What will a third winter with the coronavirus bring?

In today’s newsletter: New variants, a struggling NHS and approaching flu season suggest a coronavirus surge is still a risk. A public health expert on preparing for what lies ahead

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Sunak’s Covid decisions tell us how he might act now. It doesn’t look good for the NHS

His choices as chancellor played a crucial role in the second wave, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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Rishi Sunak handled Covid 'badly' due to 'extreme wealth bubble', top expert says

A GLOBAL health expert has said Rishi Sunak handled the Covid pandemic “badly”, citing the “bubble of extreme wealth” in which he lives.

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A healthy workforce means a healthy economy. Britain can’t afford to be so ill

For all Liz Truss’s talk about growth, there is little attempt to deal with the rising numbers of people with long-term sickness, says Prof Devi Sridhar

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Uganda is battling Ebola again – and the world doesn’t have a vaccine

Covid has led to pandemic fatigue, but for both humanitarian and self-interested reasons, global governments must help, says global public health expert Devi Sridhar

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Who’s paying for Britain’s disastrous mini-budget? We are, with our health

From stress about homelessness to illnesses caused by food poverty and cold homes, this financial chaos will take a heavy toll, says public health professor Devi Sridhar

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What’s behind the mystery of thousands of excess deaths this summer?

The real reason is as mundane, and tragic, as an underfunded NHS still struggling with the terrible effects of Covid, says Edinburgh University’s Devi Sridhar

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Schools must be better prepared to deal with monkeypox, warns top scientist

A TOP scientist has warned that nurseries and primary schools in Scotland must be better prepared to deal with monkeypox.

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What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in July

Prize judges, writers and Guardian reader Russell discuss the titles they’ve read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments

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Edinburgh health expert Devi Sridhar on who should be worried about monkeypox

The virologist specialist has backed the move by the World Health Organization and has said that those most at risk from the virus - men having sex with men - should be offered vaccines.

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Monkeypox is truly an emergency. The WHO was right to raise the highest alarm

Supporting the people most at-risk of this awful disease is the only way to reduce its impact and stop its spread, says global health expert Devi Sridhar

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As Covid deaths in the UK pass the grim milestone of 200,000, what have we learned?

While new variants and vaccinations have reduced death rates, and we are living with Covid, misconceptions still linger, says global health expert Devi Sridhar

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Edinburgh University's Devi Sridhar rules out Covid-style lockdowns to tackle polio in UK

The respected chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh says that people should not fear Covid style lockdowns to tackle monkeypox and polio cases.

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Should we be worried that polio has been detected in the UK?

Until an infectious disease is eradicated everywhere in the world, we are all vulnerable, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh expert Professor Devi Sridhar warns against catching Covid more than once

Professor Devi Sridhar has been one of Nicola Sturgeon's top coronavirus advisors during the pandemic, and warned that catching the virus a second time can be worse than the first.

Edinburgh Live

Nicola Sturgeon’s advisor warns about new Covid variant spreading in America

Health expert, Professor Devi Sridhar, has warned that there will be more deaths this winter due to another wave of Covid if the NHS does not have the appropriate resources

The Guardian - UK

Don’t be complacent, another Covid wave is coming. Here’s how we can manage it

A spike in infections every three months seems to be the pattern, but the UK has the power to beat this if we act wisely, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson survived the no-confidence vote. Can he cling on to power? Our panel’s verdict

Despite 41% of his MPs voting against him, the prime minister has vowed to continue

Daily Record

Monkeypox 'not a repeat of Covid', Nicola Sturgeon adviser tells Scots

Professor Devi Sridhar made the comments after the first monkeypox case in Scotland was confirmed earlier today.

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Prof Devi Sridhar reassures Scots monkeypox is NOT like Covid - here's why

TOP public health expert Professor Devi Sridhar has offered some advice to people feeling concerned about the monkeypox case confirmed in Scotland…

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon's Covid adviser Devi Sridhar raises monkeypox concerns as new cases found

Professor Devi Sridhar said it was important that contract tracing is carried out after four new infections were identified in the UK yesterday.

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