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Ebola risk raised to ‘very high’ in DR Congo
Source: Ebola risk raised to ‘very high’ in DR Congo – BBC News The public health risk from the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been…
UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months
Source: UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months – BBC News Scientists at Oxford University are developing a new vaccine that could be ready…
Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades
Source: Diphtheria outbreak: Australia records first death amid worst outbreak in decades – BBC News Australia has recorded its first diphtheria death in almost a decade as the country grapples…
‘We knew somebody would die’: Teenage patients ‘ignored’ before fatal NHS trust failures
Source: Teenage patients ‘ignored’ before fatal NHS trust failures – BBC News “We knew somebody would die… and nobody listened.” Laura Kenny is remembering her friend Christie Harnett. Both were…
Sydney dentist’s patients warned of viruses including HIV
Source: Australia: Patients of retired Sydney dentist warned of viruses including hepatitis and HIV – BBC News Authorities in Australia have issued a warning to patients of a retired dentist,…
MPs call for sunbed advertising ban to help prevent skin cancer
Source: MPs call for ban on sunbed advertising and health warnings in shops – BBC News MPs from a cross-party group are calling for a ban on advertising sunbeds and…
Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers
Source: Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers, campaigners say – BBC News A single sandwich from upmarket bakery Gail’s has more salt than nearly five McDonald’s cheeseburgers…
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Speaking recently at the HEIDA Annual Health & Wellbeing Conference concerns were raised regarding modern students not having the skills to face a wide range of pressures; from academic expectations…
What death doulas can teach us about dying
Source: What death doulas can teach us about dying – BBC News For Rita Ball there’s nothing more meaningful than holding a person’s hand in their final moments. “It is…
Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands
Source: Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands – BBC News A Dutch cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak on board is to sail to the Canary…
