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Jeddah conference closes with adoption of global pledges to tackle antimicrobial resistance
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Jeddah conference closes with adoption of global pledges to tackle antimicrobial resistance The 4th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) wrapped up on Saturday with the adoption of the Jeddah Commitments, which lay out practical, actionable and cross-sectoral steps stakeholders can take to address this complex health issue.
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Antimicrobial resistance crisis ‘happening now,’ WHO’s Tedros stresses at Jeddah summit
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Antimicrobial resistance crisis ‘happening now,’ WHO’s Tedros stresses at Jeddah summit The top UN health official gave a sobering reality check as the Fourth Global High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance began Friday in Jeddah: “AMR doesn't just threaten to make the medicines on which we depend less effective; it’s happening ...
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World News in Brief: Haiti crisis, measles surge, global torture accord turns 40
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World News in Brief: Haiti crisis, measles surge, global torture accord turns 40 Insecurity and overlapping crises afflicting Haiti are continuing to fuel a dire humanitarian situation across the Caribbean nation, the UN Spokesperson said on Thursday.
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From Declaration to action: Antimicrobial resistance initiatives centre stage at Jeddah conference
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From Declaration to action: Antimicrobial resistance initiatives centre stage at Jeddah conference Antimicrobial resistance initiatives are back in the spotlight as stakeholders gather in Jeddah, on the Saudi Arabian coast, a few months after a high-level meeting in New York led to the unanimous adoption of a political declaration by the UN ...
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Global diabetes epidemic reaches critical levels with 800 million cases
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Global diabetes epidemic reaches critical levels with 800 million cases Global diabetes cases have quadrupled since 1990, affecting over 800 million adults worldwide, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) study released to coincide with World Diabetes Day. 
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Adolescents face mounting pressure at school, decline in family support
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Adolescents face mounting pressure at school, decline in family support Adolescents across Europe, Central Asia and Canada say they face rising school pressure and diminishing support from families and friends, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey. ...
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WHO ‘working tirelessly’ to help save lives as Middle East crisis grinds on
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WHO ‘working tirelessly’ to help save lives as Middle East crisis grinds on Amid the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East, the World Health Organization (WHO) continues efforts to keep hospitals up and running and to evacuate patients requiring specialized treatment, a senior official with the UN agency said in Cairo on Monday.  ...
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Cyberattacks on healthcare: A global threat that can’t be ignored
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Cyberattacks on healthcare: A global threat that can’t be ignored An alarming surge in ransomware attacks is putting the world’s healthcare infrastructure at critical risk, endangering patient safety and destabilising health systems, the head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday, as the Security Council convened to ...
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WHO identifies 17 pathogens as top priorities for new vaccine development
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WHO identifies 17 pathogens as top priorities for new vaccine development A new study by the World Health Organization (WHO) lists 17 bacteria, viruses and parasites that regularly cause disease as top priorities for new vaccine development.  
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Sudan launches first malaria vaccine in landmark child health initiative
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Sudan launches first malaria vaccine in landmark child health initiative In a historic health milestone, Sudan has launched its first malaria vaccination campaign amid 18 months of civil conflict, aiming to protect thousands of children from the deadly disease.
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Department of Health and Social Care - Activity on GOV.UK
Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, April 2024 Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.
Public Health England - Activity on GOV.UK
Transparency data: PHE spend over £25,000: November 2019 Details of Public Health England transactions over £25,000 in November 2019.
Department of Health and Social Care - Activity on GOV.UK
Press release: Birth defects prevented by fortifying flour with folic acid New legislation being introduced today will require millers and flour producers to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid from the end of 2026.
Department of Health and Social Care - Activity on GOV.UK
Guidance: International recruitment toolkit for adult social care providers Guidance for adult social care providers to ethically and sustainably recruit care workers and senior care workers from overseas.
Public Health England - Activity on GOV.UK
Research: Opiate and crack cocaine use: prevalence estimates by local area Estimates of the number of opiate and crack cocaine users in local areas.
Public Health England - Activity on GOV.UK
Research: Health Profile for England: 2021 The fourth annual profile combining data and knowledge with information from other sources to give a broad picture of the health of people in England in 2021.
Department of Health and Social Care - Activity on GOV.UK
Impact assessment: The Tobacco and Vapes Bill: impact assessment Impact assessment relating to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
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Independent report: COVID-19 vaccination in 2025 and spring 2026: JCVI advice Statement setting out advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the COVID-19 vaccination programmes for 2025 and spring 2026.
Department of Health and Social Care - Activity on GOV.UK
Independent report: Independent investigation of the NHS in England Lord Darzi's report on the state of the National Health Service in England.
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Press release: Middlesbrough kicks off national roadshow of NHS debates The national conversation about the NHS's future took to the road, as Middlesbrough hosted the first of a series of public debates about fixing the NHS.

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