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NHS England’s Medical Director to Step Down After Seven and a Half Years
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NHS England’s Medical Director to Step Down After Seven and a Half Years

Prof Sir Stephen Powis Announces Retirement Following Leadership Reshuffle Prof Sir Stephen Powis, the national medical director for NHS England, will retire this summer after a distinguished seven-and-a-half-year tenure, a period in which he played a critical role in guiding ministers and the public through the Covid pandemic. Powis, aged 64, is widely recognised for...

How the Pandemic Transformed Life for People Aged 50 and Over in England
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How the Pandemic Transformed Life for People Aged 50 and Over in England

The Complex Impact of Covid-19: Some Enjoyed a Better Quality of Life, While Others Struggled Research has shown that people aged 50 and above in England report better life satisfaction and wellbeing than before the Covid pandemic, although depression rates have increased among this group. A study involving a nationally representative sample of older adults...

NUS and WEF Join Forces to Elevate Singapore’s Role in Global Healthcare Innovation
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NUS and WEF Join Forces to Elevate Singapore’s Role in Global Healthcare Innovation

The New Partnership Aims to Showcase Singapore’s Health Achievements and Promote Global Health Equity SINGAPORE: The National University of Singapore (NUS) Medicine has formed a strategic partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to establish Singapore as the WEF’s first-ever Centre for Health and Healthcare Country Lighthouse. This collaboration will shine a spotlight on Singapore’s...

Campaigners Call for Tax on Unhealthy Foods to Combat Obesity
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Campaigners Call for Tax on Unhealthy Foods to Combat Obesity

Health and children’s organizations urge UK government to levy taxes on high-sugar and high-salt products to reduce obesity rates. Dozens of health and children’s organizations have urged UK ministers to introduce taxes on foods high in sugar and salt as a strategy to combat obesity. In a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Health Secretary...

Stamford Catering Suspended After 51 Fall Sick from Food
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Stamford Catering Suspended After 51 Fall Sick from Food

Investigations Underway as Gastroenteritis Cases Emerge Stamford Catering has been temporarily suspended following an outbreak of gastroenteritis that affected 51 people after consuming its food. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) are investigating the company for three incidents of gastroenteritis, causing symptoms like diarrhoea and vomiting, reported on October 12. The...

Australia Allocates $83.5 Million for Bird Flu Protection
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Australia Allocates $83.5 Million for Bird Flu Protection

Government Responds to Threat of Destructive Avian Influenza Strain On Sunday, October 13, Australia announced it would allocate an additional A$95 million (S$83.5 million) to safeguard against the H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b bird flu strain, which has devastated bird and mammal populations globally but has not yet reached Australia. This strain, which has been responsible for...

Moderna’s New RSV Vaccine Approved for Older Adults by FDA
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Moderna’s New RSV Vaccine Approved for Older Adults by FDA

US regulators authorize Moderna’s vaccine against RSV, a respiratory illness primarily affecting elderly and infants Moderna’s vaccine, mRESVIA, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for use in adults aged 60 and above. This marks a significant step for the company as it diversifies beyond COVID-19 vaccines. Competing with GSK and Pfizer’s...

Tens of Thousands with Life-Threatening Illnesses ‘Defenceless’ After Months Without Treatment, Say Doctors
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Tens of Thousands with Life-Threatening Illnesses ‘Defenceless’ After Months Without Treatment, Say Doctors

Gaza’s medical system is decimated as chronic patients are left without care amid ongoing conflict. Health services in Gaza are in a state of collapse, with medical staff reporting exhaustion after months of treating the casualties of the ongoing Israeli offensive. In the face of shortages in pain relief, anaesthetics, and medical supplies, doctors have...

New App Developed to Help Parents Manage Stress and Improve Well-being After Baby’s Arrival
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New App Developed to Help Parents Manage Stress and Improve Well-being After Baby’s Arrival

NUS-developed app provides expert-backed resources to support new parents through the challenges of parenthood A new mobile app designed by the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies is offering valuable support to new parents coping with the stress and sleep deprivation that often accompany the arrival of a newborn. Developed...

Study Reveals Fossil Fuel Air Pollution Kills 5 Million People Annually
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Study Reveals Fossil Fuel Air Pollution Kills 5 Million People Annually

Global health crisis exacerbated by air pollution from fossil fuels, accounting for 61% of outdoor pollution deaths. Air pollution caused by the burning of fossil fuels is responsible for an alarming 5.1 million deaths worldwide every year, a new study has revealed. This death toll is significantly higher than previous estimates and highlights the severe...