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HIV-positive blood given to thalassemia patient

A major healthcare failure in India's Madhya Pradesh state sees a thalassemia patient contract HIV after receiving contaminated blood transfusion, sparking nationwide outrage and investigations.

UK mpox cases surge as European outbreak spreads

Health officials issue urgent warning as mpox infections rise dramatically across the UK, with London becoming the epicentre of the new outbreak linked to European and US transmission patterns.

UK aid cuts jeopardise global disease fight

Britain's dramatic reduction in foreign aid funding is jeopardising vital health programmes worldwide, with experts warning of devastating consequences for disease control efforts.

COVID-19 Origin: Bats to Pigs Pathway Revealed

Exclusive investigation reveals how coronavirus jumped from bats to pigs before spreading globally, with disturbing evidence of human interference in nature's delicate balance.

NHS to offer revolutionary HIV-blocking injection

The NHS is set to become the first health service in the world to offer a game-changing HIV prevention injection, potentially transforming the fight against the virus across the UK.

US Aid Cuts Trigger HIV Crisis in Lesotho

The tiny African kingdom of Lesotho faces a devastating HIV epidemic resurgence after Trump administration funding cuts eliminated essential prevention programmes, leaving thousands vulnerable.

NHS GP busts common cold weather myth

An NHS doctor reveals the truth about cold weather and illness, explaining what really makes us sick during winter months and how to properly protect yourself.

South Africa rejects Trump's HIV 'bad blood' theory

South Africa's health minister has condemned Donald Trump's assertion that the country's HIV prevalence stems from 'bad blood' between political factions, calling the remarks scientifically inaccurate and harmful to global health efforts.

Urgent HIV Alert for Australian Dental Patients

Health authorities issue urgent HIV and hepatitis warning for thousands of dental patients after critical sterilisation failures discovered at Australian clinics. Potential exposure period revealed.

HIV 'Bluetoothing' blood-sharing crisis spreads

A dangerous new practice called 'flashblood' or 'Bluetoothing' where drug users share HIV-infected blood is accelerating transmission rates across East Africa and Pacific Islands, warn health experts.

Rugby legend Gareth Thomas becomes drag queen

Welsh rugby icon Gareth Thomas opens up about his transformative journey from international sports star to drag performer in an intimate BBC documentary exploring identity and acceptance.

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