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A midwife crosses ‘maternity deserts’ to make a difference for Black moms and babies
A midwife in Alabama travels hundreds of miles to provide care in maternity deserts, where over half of U.S. counties lack hospital-based labor and delivery services, particularly affecting Black women and babies.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
A Covid inquiry found NHS staff faced inadequate personal protective equipment during the pandemic, with approximately £9.9bn in taxpayer money wasted on procurement.
Alarm at NHS patient records being put under control of US private equity firm
US private equity firm TPG has acquired Optum UK, which manages electronic patient records for over half of England’s GP practices, raising concerns from medical professionals and campaigners about data security and oversight.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
A Chatham woman diagnosed with endometriosis five years after first experiencing symptoms is campaigning for a dedicated wellbeing hub in Medway to support women and girls with reproductive health conditions.
‘You have to sit quietly until you die’: The families failed by England’s social care system
England’s social care system faces urgent reform calls as families navigate high costs and limited support. Officials have pledged to accelerate an independent review with recommendations expected by summer 2027.
Ultra-processed food companies hindering health drives by suing countries, says WHO
The WHO accuses major ultra-processed food corporations of suing governments to obstruct obesity-prevention policies, with 235 lawsuits filed across five countries from 2010 to 2025.
Woman has pioneering surgery for unborn baby with intestines outside its body
A London woman underwent pioneering fetal surgery while 26 weeks pregnant to correct her unborn baby’s gastroschisis, a serious birth defect where intestines develop outside the abdomen.
New walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
England plans to open nearly 200 community mental health centres and dedicated mental health A&Es by 2029, with facilities located in high street venues like banks and libraries to provide immediate crisis support.
NHS must plan for heatwaves like it does for winter, health secretary says
England’s health secretary calls for NHS to develop annual heatwave preparedness plans similar to winter protocols, citing increased A&E attendance and equipment failures during recent extreme heat.
Inside Health – Could we eliminate cervical cancer? – BBC Sounds
New research shows HPV-vaccinated women have almost zero cervical cancer mortality before age 30, raising questions about whether cervical screening remains necessary for this population.
Flawed disciplinary cases at work cost UK economy £28.5bn a year, doctors say
UK employers conduct about 1.7 million disciplinary cases annually, costing the economy £28.5bn, with public health doctors warning poorly executed investigations damage worker wellbeing.
Inside Health – Could CAR-T therapy transform autoimmune disease? – BBC Sounds
An experimental CAR-T therapy designed to reset immune systems is producing promising results in early trials for autoimmune disease patients, including lupus sufferers in the UK.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department will remain fully operational after doctors suspended a planned four-day strike following a new government pay offer.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has launched its first clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine targeting H5N1 bird flu, recruiting 4,000 volunteers from high-risk groups to assess safety and immune response.
Restoring Britain’s health to 2014 levels could add 2% to GDP, thinktank says
A UK thinktank reports that restoring the population’s health to 2014 levels could increase GDP by 2% and provide a £72bn boost to public finances through improved tax revenues and reduced social spending.
Endometriosis: I had to stop modelling because I kept passing out
Women with endometriosis report delayed diagnoses and workplace challenges, with one in six leaving their jobs due to the condition. An ongoing inquiry is examining how the disease affects employment in the UK.
Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Air quality improving in northeast, while wildfire smoke hangs over midwest
Mother tells Lampard Inquiry: ‘Don’t let blood be on your hands’
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
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