Health

Increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives, urges WHO
UN News - Global perspective Human stories
Increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives, urges WHO Beverages like sugary drinks and alcohol are too accessible and cost too little in most of the world – helping fuel obesity, diabetes, cancer and injury, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday.
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Sudan war leaves millions hungry and displaced as health system nears collapse
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Sudan war leaves millions hungry and displaced as health system nears collapse Sudan’s protracted conflict has spiralled into one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, with hunger, displacement and the collapse of basic services exacting a daily toll on civilians.
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A woman dies from cervical cancer every two minutes, UN says
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A woman dies from cervical cancer every two minutes, UN says A flood of questions drowned Jeanette in thought after she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Would she be unable to conceive a child? Would she have to enter menopause at the early age of 31? 
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WHO research shows COVID vaccines still crucial in preventing severe illness
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WHO research shows COVID vaccines still crucial in preventing severe illness Up-to-date vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent severe COVID-19 illness, new research from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows, even as the pandemic has officially ended.
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Health advances marked 2025 as wars and funding cuts strained systems
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Health advances marked 2025 as wars and funding cuts strained systems From eliminating deadly infections to expanding access to lifesaving vaccines, 2025 delivered meaningful progress for global health, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO), offering cautious optimism at the close of a year marked by both breakthroughs and strain. ...
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Sudan civil war: Health system ‘on the verge of collapse’
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Sudan civil war: Health system ‘on the verge of collapse’ The war in Sudan has been tearing the country apart for almost 1,000 days, putting the country’s health system under intolerable pressure. The World Health Organization (WHO) is reporting widespread disease outbreaks, severe shortages, malnutrition and rising deaths.
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Calming the mind and promoting global peace on World Meditation Day
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Calming the mind and promoting global peace on World Meditation Day Meditation, which has its roots in religious, yogic and secular traditions from various civilisations, calls for living in the present moment. 
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Can traditional medicine strengthen modern healthcare? An expert weighs in 
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Can traditional medicine strengthen modern healthcare? An expert weighs in  Ginger and cinnamon are more than just ingredients. Along with other spices, their medicinal value is gaining both attention and legitimacy.
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World News in Brief: Progress on hunger in Asia-Pacific, key Gaza pipeline repaired, flu hits...
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World News in Brief: Progress on hunger in Asia-Pacific, key Gaza pipeline repaired, flu hits... While the Asia and Pacific region has made notable progress in reducing hunger, persistent challenges remain in addressing malnutrition, food insecurity and unequal access to healthy diets, a new UN report published on Wednesday concludes. 
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New influenza variant is surging, but vaccination still our best bet: WHO
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New influenza variant is surging, but vaccination still our best bet: WHO Amid an early start to the Northern Hemisphere influenza season a new variant of the virus is rapidly gaining ground - but vaccination remains the “most effective defence”, the UN health agency said on Tuesday.
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Department of Health and Social Care - Activity on GOV.UK
Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, August 2024 Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.
Department of Health and Social Care - Activity on GOV.UK
Policy paper: Adult social care priorities for local authorities Sets out national priority outcomes, expectations and notional allocations for local authorities that deliver adult social care services.
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
Guidance: Designated standards: active implantable medical devices Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for active implantable medical devices.
Public Health England - Activity on GOV.UK
Guidance: Respiratory disease: applying All Our Health Evidence and guidance to help healthcare professionals manage respiratory disease and maximise early diagnosis and treatment.
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
Guidance: Designated standards: medical devices Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for medical devices.
Department of Health and Social Care - Activity on GOV.UK
Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, July 2025 Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.
Department of Health and Social Care - Activity on GOV.UK
Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £25,000, September 2024 Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.
Department of Health and Social Care - Activity on GOV.UK
Amend regulations to support the supply and deployment of vaccines This consultation seeks views on amending the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 to support the ongoing supply and deployment of vaccinations across the UK.

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