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Survivors of the harmful morning sickness drug thalidomide were in the public gallery when Australia’s Parliament made a national apology for what was described as one of the darkest chapters in Australia’s medical history

Thalidomide survivors say a national apology from the government was a significant step forward, welcoming a reopening of a support scheme.

Professor Dame Jenny Harries has been giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 public inquiry.

The Karnataka Health Department has issued an advisory to the public and a circular based on the COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) recommendation to avert a surge in pneumonia cases in light of the reported rise in cases of the respiratory illness in China.

The prime minister has delivered a formal apology on behalf of the government to the survivors and families affected by the drug thalidomide.

Michael Gove was reprimanded for telling the inquiry ‘there is a significant body of judgment that believes the virus itself was manmade’

New research suggests COVID-19 vaccinations could prevent adverse birth outcomes

Australia to ban import of single-use vapes from 1 January, announces health minister

Health minister Mark Butler says medical and nurse practitioners will be able to prescribe vapes and patients will get their scripts filled at pharmacies

Sadiq Khan claimed Boris Johnson had been unaware that other countries had imposed lockdowns in March 2020.

With Covid-19 facilities being dismantled and an inquiry starting late, the nation’s ability to react quickly to future health threats has been lost, experts say