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England prioritises ending hospital corridor care for children Health

England prioritises ending hospital corridor care for children

Yvette Cooper seeks urgent NHS standards for children as England announces nearly £140 million for urgent care ahead of winter.

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Pope Leo returns to Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery Health

Pope Leo returns to Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery

Doctors cleared Pope Leo XIV to leave hospital after lung cancer surgery, with a public appearance planned for Sunday.

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Kenya confirms third Ebola case as contact monitoring continues Health

Kenya confirms third Ebola case as contact monitoring continues

A third family-linked Ebola case has been detected in quarantine in Kenya, where health officials report no evidence of community transmission.

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EMA panel backs daraxonrasib for previously treated pancreatic cancer Health

EMA panel backs daraxonrasib for previously treated pancreatic cancer

The recommendation brings Rasonque closer to EU authorization after a trial showed longer survival than chemotherapy.

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WHO urges faster action on lead poisoning ahead of 2027 global plan Health

WHO urges faster action on lead poisoning ahead of 2027 global plan

WHO calls for stronger prevention of lead exposure and plans new guidance for 2027, as children remain especially vulnerable.

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Congo Ebola outbreak passes 9,000 confirmed cases as containment falters Health

Congo Ebola outbreak passes 9,000 confirmed cases as containment falters

Reports citing government figures put confirmed infections at 9,066 and deaths at 4,381 as responders confront insecurity and cross-border spread.

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Pope Leo XIV due in hospital for lung nodule surgery Health

Pope Leo XIV due in hospital for lung nodule surgery

The Vatican expects a weeklong hospital stay and has cancelled audiences through October 20. No cancer diagnosis has been announced.

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WHO launches global plan to tackle high blood pressure in pregnancy Health

WHO launches global plan to tackle high blood pressure in pregnancy

The WHO initiative links research and access to care to reduce maternal and newborn deaths from hypertensive disorders.

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WHO issues first global childhood obesity guidance with limits on drugs Health

WHO issues first global childhood obesity guidance with limits on drugs

WHO prioritises structured care for childhood obesity, rules out medicines under 10 and sets conditions for adolescent treatment.

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Kenya confirms first imported Ebola case after patient dies in Nairobi Health

Kenya confirms first imported Ebola case after patient dies in Nairobi

Kenya is tracing contacts and airline travellers after its first imported Bundibugyo Ebola case; WHO is supporting containment efforts.

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New York declares measles emergency to expand vaccination and testing Health

New York declares measles emergency to expand vaccination and testing

New York expands vaccination and testing powers after reporting 108 measles cases, amid a wider US resurgence.

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US monitors Russian laboratory worker death as plague remains unconfirmed Health

US monitors Russian laboratory worker death as plague remains unconfirmed

US officials are monitoring a Russian laboratory worker’s death while Russian authorities report pneumonia of unknown cause and precautionary measures.

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