Scabies Crisis: UK Cases Surge 300% Amid Treatment Shortage
Britain faces a worsening scabies epidemic with cases skyrocketing and medication shortages leaving thousands untreated. Experts warn of a public health emergency.
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Mental Health Calls Need Medical Response, Not Police Force
Exclusive investigation reveals how sending armed police to mental health emergencies leads to preventable tragedies. Discover why experts demand medical-first response systems.
Girl, 4, hospitalised after swallowing button battery
A four-year-old girl faced a life-threatening emergency after swallowing a button battery from a children's toy, prompting urgent warnings from medical experts about hidden household dangers.
New MPX Variant Triggers US Health Emergency
Health authorities across the United States are scrambling to contain a rapidly spreading new MPX variant as cases surge and vaccine effectiveness comes under scrutiny.
Gov Expands Health Hotel Accommodation for Vulnerable
Exclusive: The government is significantly expanding its emergency accommodation programme, placing vulnerable individuals and families in hotels and other temporary housing to address urgent health and welfare needs across Britain.
OAP's 48-hour ambulance wait exposes NHS crisis
A pensioner's medical emergency turned into a three-day ordeal as he waited two days for an ambulance followed by an 11-hour delay for hospital admission, exposing critical pressures within the UK's healthcare system.
NHS Urgent Sepsis Warning: 7 Symptoms Requiring 999
Health chiefs issue critical alert about deadly sepsis symptoms everyone must recognise. Learn the life-saving signs and when to seek emergency care.
Jonathan Ross's Secret Health Battle Revealed
Beloved TV presenter Jonathan Ross faced a terrifying secret health crisis requiring emergency hospital treatment, with insiders revealing the shocking details of his private medical battle that nearly turned catastrophic.
Measles Outbreak Alert in Western Australia
Health authorities scramble to contain a dangerous measles outbreak in Western Australia after multiple confirmed cases. Exclusive details on exposure locations and urgent vaccination advice.
Child dies in Newham hazardous material incident
A major emergency response unfolded in East London as a child tragically died following exposure to hazardous materials, with multiple people hospitalized and ongoing decontamination efforts.
Child dies in London hazardous materials incident
A young child has died and four adults hospitalised following a hazardous materials emergency at a South London residential property, prompting major emergency service response and investigation.
Kim Kardashian's Brain Aneurysm Scare: Health Update
Reality star Kim Kardashian opens up about her frightening health ordeal with a brain aneurysm, sharing intimate details of her medical journey and recovery process in emotional new interview.
Delta flight emergency after slide detaches mid-air
A Delta Airlines flight from New York to Los Angeles made an emergency return after an emergency slide detached from the aircraft shortly after takeoff, prompting aviation safety concerns.
Eastern Airways flight declares emergency over UK
A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.
Motorcycle star suffers multiple cardiac arrests
Shocking medical emergency unfolds as champion motorcycle racer suffers multiple cardiac arrests during event, fighting for life in intensive care.
Woman traumatised after screams for help ignored by public
A woman shares her harrowing experience of screaming for help during a medical emergency while bystanders ignored her pleas, raising questions about modern society's bystander effect.
Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing
A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.
Cholera Crisis: Global Vaccine Shortage Fuels Deadly Outbreaks
As cholera surges worldwide, vaccine production struggles to keep pace, leaving nations like Zambia battling devastating outbreaks with limited protection.
De Blasio partners with socialist for social worker programme
Ex-New York City mayor Bill de Blasio joins forces with state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani to create groundbreaking mental health response teams, aiming to transform emergency services and reduce police involvement in mental health crises.
Delta flight engine failure sparks mid-air terror over Iceland
Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Reykjavik to New York feared for their lives when an engine failure forced an emergency return to Iceland. Exclusive passenger accounts reveal the heart-stopping moments as the aircraft shuddered and plunged
BBC's Barry Bear Myrden's life-saving health scare
Former BBC presenter Barry Bear Myrden reveals how a routine blood pressure check uncovered a silent killer, prompting his urgent health wake-up call and lifestyle transformation.
California Confirms Dangerous New Mpox Strain Case
Health officials confirm first US case of deadlier mpox clade in California, sparking urgent warnings about symptoms and transmission risks.
Delta flight diverts after crew medical emergency
A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Atlanta diverted to Albuquerque after a flight attendant suffered a serious medical emergency, with passengers rallying to assist the stricken crew member.
MAFS Star Hospitalised After Misdiagnosis Nightmare
Married At First Sight favourite Marilyse Corrigan shares shocking health ordeal after being misdiagnosed, leading to emergency surgery and being left unable to walk and dependent on morphine.
American Airlines flight diverts to Omaha after emergency
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC made an emergency landing in Omaha after crew declared a mid-air emergency, with passengers reporting oxygen masks deploying and moments of panic aboard.
BBC Radio DJ Steve Wright Hospitalised in Health Scare
Beloved BBC radio presenter Steve Wright was rushed to hospital following a sudden health emergency, sparking concern among colleagues and listeners. The veteran broadcaster is receiving treatment while his radio shows face temporary replacement.
United Airlines pilot medical emergency forces plane to land
A United Airlines flight from Vegas to Virginia made an urgent emergency landing after the pilot suffered a serious medical emergency mid-flight, with passengers praising the calm response of cabin crew.
Queensland measles outbreak: Urgent health warning issued
Health authorities issue urgent measles alert after confirmed cases across Queensland, including Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Public health warning as infectious disease spreads.
Rare Bacterial Infection Outbreak Hits UK
Health authorities scramble to contain a rare invasive streptococcal infection outbreak across multiple UK regions, with several confirmed cases and ongoing investigations.
Gaza's environmental catastrophe deepens humanitarian crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how Gaza's water systems and natural ecosystems face total destruction, creating a public health timebomb that could outlast the current conflict.
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