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First place in British Isles approves right to die

The Assisted Dying Bill 2023 passes through Tynwald’s branches and can be sent for Royal Assent.

Who can get an NHS Covid booster this spring?

The NHS Covid spring booster campaign is under way, but vaccines are also available privately.

Who can get an NHS Covid booster this spring?

The NHS Covid spring booster campaign is under way, but vaccines are also available privately.

UK draws up new disease-threat watch list

Some are viruses with global pandemic potential – like Covid – others infectious illnesses with no treatments.

UK draws up new disease-threat watch list

Some are viruses with global pandemic potential – like Covid – others infectious illnesses with no treatments.

Doctors and charities call for gonorrhoea vaccine roll-out

The JCVI recommended the use of the MenB vaccine in November 2023 but has not been used in NHS clinics

First case of bird flu in sheep found on UK farm

The UK’s chief veterinary officer confirms the case was discovered on a farm in Yorkshire.

First case of bird flu in sheep found on UK farm

The UK’s chief veterinary officer confirms the case was discovered on a farm in Yorkshire.

DNA testing site 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection

The company said that it will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court.

DNA testing site 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection

The company said that it will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court.