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Ambulance service launches investigation into unauthorized access of Southport attack victims’ medical data
The North West Ambulance Service is investigating reports that employees improperly viewed the medical records of victims from the July 2024 Southport attack, following similar breaches at Aintree Hospital.
US health authorities struggle to pinpoint source of parasite causing severe diarrhoea outbreak
Public health officials in the US are having difficulty identifying the source of a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak that has affected thousands, with experts citing long incubation periods and reduced surveillance funding as key challenges.
Unpaid DR Congo Ebola responders threaten labor action
Medical staff on the front lines of the DR Congo Ebola outbreak are threatening a strike over unpaid wages, as the WHO warns the infection rate may be significantly higher than reported.
Medical Professionals Caution Against Post-Flood Health Crises
Public health experts in Nigeria warn that receding floodwaters introduce severe risks of cholera, malaria, and typhoid, urging the government to prioritize surveillance and environmental enforcement.
Lagos State Initiates Hiring Drive for Healthcare Workers
Lagos State has opened applications for clinical staff across 29 secondary healthcare facilities to improve service quality and counter staffing shortages.
Remembering Martha Lillard, the Final American Iron Lung Patient
Martha Lillard, the last American polio patient to use an iron lung, has died at 78, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and independence.
Report reveals most adults with learning disabilities in England do not reach age 65
A new NHS-commissioned report finds that more than 50% of adults with learning disabilities in England die before age 65, prompting calls for urgent improvements in medical care.
Public Hospital Medication Stock Levels Surge Past 90% in Kano
Kano state health officials confirm that essential drug availability in public hospitals has improved from 30% to over 90% under Governor Abba Yusuf’s administration.
Increasing Availability of Premium Diagnostic Services in Nigeria: The SYNLAB Approach
SYNLAB Nigeria is enhancing nationwide access to high-quality medical diagnostics through physical facility expansion, digital booking convenience, home testing services, and strategic healthcare partnerships.
UK Approves Human Trials for Ebola Vaccine Created in Two Months
Following an eight-week development cycle, UK researchers have received authorization to begin human clinical trials for a new Ebola vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain.