Hospital cyber-attack hampers GP blood services
GP surgeries are struggling to process blood tests due to a pathology cyber attack three weeks ago.Read More
Person dies in UK E. coli outbreak linked to salad
It follows a recent outbreak thought to be linked to supermarket sandwiches containing salad leaves.Read More
Council warning over backstreet butt lifts
Manchester Council believes procedures “may be taking place this week… in non-clinical settings”.Read More
11th strike of junior doctor pay dispute begins
British Medical Association members will stage five-day walkout starting at 07:00 on Thursday.Read More
I have £2.6m blood and it has ‘cured’ my haemophilia
The NHS is about to pay for a transformational haemophilia B treatment, the BBC speaks to one of the first to get it.Read More
LUTH Emerges Best Cancer Centre in Nigeria
Victoria Ojiako The Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, last weekend emerged the Most Outstanding Oncology Centre in the country at the 10th Nigeria Healthcare Excellence Awards, NHEA, held in Lagos. The 2024 NHEA attracted 26,000 nominations…
Tela Maize Controversy: A Threat to Nigeria’s Health, Environment, Sovereignty and Food Security?
In a bid to boost food production and improve pest resistance, Nigeria has embraced Tela maize, a genetically modified crop hailed by its proponents as a revolutionary solution to the…
Health, Social Issues in Focus as BetKing Concludes ‘BetKing Cares’ Campaign
BetKing, a sports betting and entertainment platform, has announced the successful conclusion of its employee-led campaign, “BetKing Cares,” tagged “Month of Good.”Held from throughout the month of June, the campaign,…
New mpox strain in DR Congo ‘most dangerous yet’
A current outbreak of the virus in the African country is “concerning”, say health officials.Read More
Faces made of living skin make robots smile
Scientists find a way to attach living skin to robot faces for more realistic smiles and expressions.Read More