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Royal commission says response led by Jacinda Ardern was broadly ‘appropriate’, in a wide-ranging report featuring recommendations for future pandemics

Preliminary trials into Zorevunersen find drug to be safe and well tolerated by those with Dravet syndrome

A strong psychological need for order and structure can, in some people, overshadow their ability to question those beliefs, research suggests

Kenya's health authorities have begun administering lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention drug delivered by injection that offers protection for six months. The treatment will be available free of charge to eligible patients, making Kenya one of the first countries to introduce this new prevention therapy.

Falling vaccination rates and Trump’s funding cuts are creating a perfect storm, says Chris Stokel-Walker

Former Australian Border Force officer Rohan Pike, who has been quoted extensively as an expert, also advises nicotine-industry-linked organisations

Vitiligo is a condition where white patches develop on the skin, caused by the immune system attacking pigment-producing cells which give skin its colour

Experts warn unvaccinated children at risk as north London outbreak spreads

YOUR VIEWS: Our community is alarmed by the UK’s growing measles outbreak, citing social media misinformation and widespread distrust of experts for falling MMR vaccination rates

Doctors warn measles crisis in north London ‘could get worse before it gets better’

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