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Tuberculosis Alert at Sydney Childcare Centre

NSW Health launches urgent contact tracing after a confirmed case of tuberculosis at a Sydney childcare centre. Parents warned to watch for symptoms as investigation continues.

Canberra Health staff told to bring their own toilet paper

The ACT Health Directorate in Canberra has sparked outrage after instructing employees to supply their own toilet paper, hand soap, and tea towels in a bizarre austerity drive. The move has been branded 'penny-pinching madness' by furious staff and union

NHS to screen children's blood pressure from age 5

In a major public health shift, the NHS is set to introduce routine blood pressure monitoring for children as young as five to combat future heart disease and strokes. Experts hail the move as a proactive measure to identify early cardiovascular risks.

Air Pollution Triggers Lewy Body Dementia, Study Confirms

New UK research establishes a direct causal link between fine particulate air pollution and the accelerated development of Lewy body dementia, a debilitating neurological disease, adding to the growing health crisis attributed to dirty air.

Canada Slaps 15% Tariff on US Goods in Pre-Trump Budget

Former BoE Governor Mark Carney unveils a defensive budget for Canada, introducing strategic tariffs and subsidies to shield the economy from potential aggressive US trade policies under a second Trump term.

180+ New School Vaccination Centres for UK Teens

The UK is launching a major expansion of school immunisation programmes, with over 180 new vaccination centres to be established in schools across England. This initiative targets teenagers for crucial vaccines against meningitis, HPV, diphtheria, tetanus

Macron's ally threatens to collapse government over budget cuts

François Bayrou, a key centrist ally of President Macron, has issued a stark ultimatum to the French government, threatening to vote against the 2025 budget and potentially trigger a political crisis over controversial spending cuts. The move exposes deep

NHS Flu Vaccine Shortage Puts Women & Children at Risk

Exclusive: The NHS faces a critical shortage of the enhanced flu vaccine, prioritising vulnerable groups and leaving millions of women and children with limited protection this winter. Health officials issue stark warning.

Greater Manchester Police Placed into Special Measures

Greater Manchester Police has been placed into special measures after a damning HMICFRS report uncovered systemic failures in crime recording, victim support, and emergency response times, leaving the public at risk.

UK Government Ignoring Scientific Advice, Experts Warn

A damning report reveals that UK government ministers are sidelining expert scientific advice, leading to flawed policies on critical issues from public health to climate change. Leading experts warn this approach is damaging public trust and decision-mak

53M Americans' lifestyle risks causing birth defect crisis

Leading medical experts issue a stark warning that sedentary habits and poor nutrition among 53 million Americans are creating a silent public health crisis, significantly increasing the risk of serious birth defects in future generations.

Rat Infestation Costs Scots Police £500k

Police Scotland faces a growing rodent infestation crisis, diverting half a million pounds from its strained budget to emergency pest control services in stations and fleet vehicles.

US Court Dismisses GOP Challenge to COVID Restrictions

A federal appeals court has dismissed a Republican-led lawsuit challenging North Carolina's COVID-19 safety measures, marking a significant victory for Governor Roy Cooper and state public health authority.

Kremlin Sanctions Western Journalists in Media Crackdown

The Kremlin intensifies its assault on press freedom, imposing sanctions on Western journalists in a brazen retaliation for international criticism of its Ukraine invasion. This analysis delves into the chilling implications for global media and democrati

World's Most Infectious Disease Found in DC Traveller

A major international health scare is underway after a traveller diagnosed with the world's most contagious disease passed through a Washington DC-area airport. UK health authorities are now on high alert, urgently tracing potential contacts and assessing

NHS Launches Free At-Home Hepatitis C Testing Kit

The NHS rolls out a revolutionary free postal testing service for Hepatitis C, a major step forward in the UK's mission to eliminate the virus by 2030. This initiative is a direct response to the Infected Blood Inquiry, offering a discreet and accessible

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