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Dad of teen who died after taking 'hippy crack' slams government inaction

Mick Morrissey warned youngsters of the dangers of inhaling ‘silver bullets’

Dublin Live

Wicklow mother vows to keep fighting for medical cannabis for son's rare cancer

Pamela Barnes son Ryan lives a great life with the help of medicinal cannabis but the family has to pay for it themselves

Dublin Live

Infected blood scandal victims to receive £100,000 ‘interim compensation payments’ after decades-long campaign

But campaigners say families who have lost loved ones are being ‘ignored’

The Independent UK

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When will autumn Covid boosters be available in the UK? Latest update as new vaccine approved

An autumn booster programme will get underway later this year - here's everything we know about when the jabs will be available who is eligible and which vaccines will be used

Manchester Evening News

James's partner, Venita, suffered a stroke. Two months on, she can't leave hospital because they can't find a place to live

Venita Brown is unable to leave hospital after recovering from a stroke because the place she and her partner James Paul have been living — an industrial shed in southern Tasmania — has been deemed unsuitable.

ABC News

Fears regional Victorians being left behind in monkeypox vaccine rollout

Regional Victorians eligible for vaccination are being forced to wait because country public health units have not yet received the shots.

ABC News

NHS crisis cannot wait for new PM, admits health secretary

Steve Barclay considering ‘significant’ increase in overseas recruitment to help ease staff shortages

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'Real sprint' needed for NHS to be ready for winter, Health Secretary warns

Seasonal flu, Covid-19 and the cost-of-living crisis will have an affect, says Steve Barclay

Wales Online

Steve Barclay: Government in ‘real sprint’ to avoid NHS winter crisis

The Health Secretary warned hospitals face ‘very serious challenges’ ahead of an expected influx of patients as the temperature drops.

The Independent UK

Splendour in the Grass attendees are being urged to be alert for meningococcal. Here are the symptoms to watch for

People with meningococcal might notice leg pain, cold hands and abnormal skin colour before the onset of the typical symptoms, NSW Health says.

ABC News

Florida Board of Medicine votes to start writing rules for gender-confirming treatment of minors

MIAMI — The Florida Board of Medicine on Friday voted to initiate the rule-making process for minors seeking gender-confirming therapy, hormones and surgery.

Miami Herald

Work underway to find new GPs to take over Co Down surgeries

The current GP partners at Priory Surgery in Holywood and Springhill in Bangor will hand back their contract to health bosses early next year

Belfast Live

Victoria's COVID cases are likely hugely under-reported. Here's what that means for this wave

It's believed about half of people with COVID-19 haven't been officially recorded, leading to a worrying number of people in hospital. But there are signs the worst could be behind us. Here's what authorities have to say.

ABC News

Call for public support as Northern Irish A&E units under extreme pressure

The Medical Director of the Western Trust has said the pressures are coming due to a lack of available bed space and Covid

Belfast Live

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Do I still need to report my positive COVID-19 rapid test result, and do I have to isolate?

With Australia experiencing its third wave of COVID-19, thousands of rapid tests are being taken daily. Here's what to do next if yours comes back positive.

The Independent UK

Institutions and the state sometimes close ranks around a lie – Jeremy Hunt

The former health secretary was giving evidence to the Infected Blood Inquiry.

Belfast Live

Campaign for Detox Centre in Derry takes another step forward after department gives green light

"I remain committed to ensuring that we get the services we deserve."

The Guardian - AU

Aged care sector warns ADF assistance not enough to address ‘stark’ staff shortages

Unions and providers welcome one-month extension of workforce support but say tens of thousands of aged care workers unavailable

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Monkeypox virus: What are the symptoms, how does it spread and is there a cure?

There are now 16,000 cases of monkeypox in 75 countries, including Australia. Here's what health authorities are facing with the spread of the disease.

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Monkeypox Has Been Declared A Global Emergency So Here’s What That Means

Don't start freaking out.

Belfast Live

Co Down dad with Long Covid having to adapt daily life due to lack of treatment

"We just feel like we're being passed around the system on different waiting lists"

The Guardian - AU

Health department defends Australian Covid vaccine ads criticised as ‘very hard to find’

Health expert says health videos contain key messages but it’s difficult to find and share them

The Hindu

Land acquisition for AIIMS at Kinalur gathering pace

Order issued for social impact study on 40.68 hectares of private land to be acquired

Chronicle Live

Northumberland blood scandal victim welcomes Andy Burnham's evidence over 'criminal cover-up'

Meanwhile an intervention by the judge leading the Inquiry could mean compensation payments are closer than ever

Manchester Evening News

'Infected blood victims need answers, just like the Hillsborough families'

Former health secretary Andy Burnham gave evidence at the Infected Blood Inquiry today

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