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Tennessee recalls contaminated mpox vaccines

Health officials issue urgent warning after discovering improperly stored and potentially contaminated mpox vaccines distributed across Tennessee, prompting emergency recall.

UK health alert as flu and COVID cases surge together

Health authorities sound the alarm as flu hospitalisations skyrocket by 75% while COVID infections continue to spread rapidly across Britain. Experts reveal which age groups are most at risk and what symptoms to watch for.

WHO ends alcohol promotion after UK backlash

The World Health Organisation has withdrawn its contentious alcohol reduction campaign following criticism from UK health officials who questioned the scientific evidence behind the initiative.

NSW Psychiatrists Win 20% Pay Rise After Health Dispute

Psychiatrists across New South Wales' public hospitals have won a significant 20% salary increase following a successful dispute resolution with NSW Health, addressing long-standing workforce retention concerns.

Childhood IQ predicts adult alcohol risk, study finds

Groundbreaking UK research discovers children with lower cognitive test scores face significantly higher risk of developing alcohol-related problems as adults, including dependency and dangerous behaviours.

CDC Alert: Deadly Bacteria Causes Severe Infections in US

The CDC has issued a nationwide alert after a rare and potentially fatal bacteria, Neisseria meningitidis, was found to cause serious bloodstream and joint infections in the US. Learn about the symptoms and risks.

A&E Delays Linked to 250+ Excess Deaths Weekly

A damning new study by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine suggests lengthy waits in NHS emergency departments are contributing to hundreds of patient deaths each week, raising urgent questions about patient safety.

Cairns Measles Outbreak: Health Alert Issued

Queensland Health declares public health alert after multiple measles cases confirmed in Cairns and the wider region. Urgent warnings issued for specific locations as health authorities race to contain the outbreak.

Malawi Vice President killed in military plane crash

Malawi is in mourning after its Vice President, Saulos Chilima, and nine others were killed when their military aircraft crashed in a dense forest. The wreckage was found after a desperate search in challenging weather.

Maine's Largest HIV Outbreak Hits Penobscot County

Health officials in Maine declare a major public health emergency as Penobscot County battles its largest HIV outbreak in history, driven by a surge in intravenous drug use and lack of testing.

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