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Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Forces Cruise Ship Diversion to Canary Islands
A cruise ship has been redirected to Spain's Canary Islands after three passengers were removed with confirmed cases of deadly hantavirus. The MV Hondius, managed...
May 10, 2026 · admin
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Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak: What You Need to Know
A hantavirus epidemic aboard a cruise ship has resulted in three lives and triggered a significant global health response, with authorities attempting to locate potentially...
May 9, 2026 · admin
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Hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship raises global health concerns
A cruise ship carrying 146 passengers and crew from 23 countries is heading towards the Canary Islands after a confirmed outbreak of hantavirus on board...
May 7, 2026 · admin
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End-of-Life Doulas: Redefining How We Approach Death
End-of-life doulas, sometimes called soul midwives, are redefining how families approach death and bereavement in the United Kingdom. These trained non-medical companions provide emotional support,...
May 3, 2026 · admin
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NHS Staff Embrace Concern-Raising Helpline with Over 1,700 Calls
More than 1,700 calls were placed by NHS staff throughout England to Martha's Rule helplines following their establishment in September 2024, latest data shows. The...
May 2, 2026 · admin
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England’s medicine shortage crisis deepens as pharmacies face financial ruin
England's medicine shortage crisis is worsening, with numerous common medications now exceptionally hard to access across the country. Patients suffering from epilepsy, heart conditions, stroke...
May 1, 2026 · admin
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The Long Wait for Care: One Family’s Struggle with England’s Social Services
When Kirsty Parsons' husband Jim was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at just 44 years old, she made the decision to become his full-time carer. For...
Apr 28, 2026 · admin
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UK’s Health Crisis Widens Wealth Divide in Wellbeing Years
The gap between rich and poor in Britain's health has expanded significantly, with people in the wealthiest areas experiencing up to 20 additional years of...
Apr 27, 2026 · admin
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Temporary Housing Crisis Leaves Thousands of Children Unwell and Unsafe
Thousands of children across England are becoming unwell as a result of living in temporary housing affected by mould, dampness and overcrowding, according to parents...
Apr 26, 2026 · admin
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Assisted Dying Legislation Stalls in Lords but Campaigners Pledge Fresh Push
A proposed law to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has run out of parliamentary time, stalling in the House of Lords nearly 17...
Apr 25, 2026 · admin