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Flu season is back, and Australia is using a few lessons learned from the pandemic

From public hygiene to case number surveillance, Australian health authorities are better placed than ever to monitor and combat the spread of flu.

The New Daily

Report: ‘Insufficient evidence’ to prove whistleblower’s claim Florida manipulated COVID data

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A claim by data expert Rebekah Jones that her bosses at the Florida Department of Health intentionally falsified COVID case data as Gov. Ron DeSantis was attempting to reopen the state is unfounded, according to an internal inspector general’s report conducted by her former agency.

Miami Herald

Lewis to commission abortion services ‘within weeks’ if Stormont does not act

Brandon Lewis said he has both a moral and legal duty to ensure women and girls have the same access to health care as in the rest of the UK.

The Independent UK

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Donna Ockenden speaks out amid growing calls for her to head review into Nottingham maternity services

She says she is 'lost for words' over the current situation

Nottingham Post

HSE official calls for calories on restaurant menus to tackle 'obesity epidemic'

Professor Donal O'Shea is seeking the measure as part of obesity prevention

Dublin Live

Northern Ireland Department of Health taken to court over lengthy waiting lists

A judicial review is being taken by two women who have waited years for treatment.

The Independent UK

Politicians to call for support for medical scientists' strike in Dail

Labour TD and former trade unionist Ged Nash called on Taoiseach Micheal Martin to directly intervene and 'stop behaving like a commentator'

Irish Mirror

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Thousands of Irish hospital appointments cancelled as medical scientists strike

The scientists have withdrawn routine laboratory services in protest over pay and conditions

Irish Mirror

Government was wrong on risk of Aids to blood scandal victims, inquiry told

Lord John Patten said a leaflet to discourage people at high risk of contracting Aids from donating blood should have been distributed faster.

The Independent UK

'I’m sorry people have had to wait 30 years', former health minister tells Infected Blood Inquiry

David Mellor said he had wanted to award compensation to victims of the contaminated blood scandal in the late 1980s

Chronicle Live

Government advised to prepare autumn Covid booster programme

The move will help protect individuals and the health service against Covid-19 next winter, experts said.

The Independent UK

UK government to accelerate abortion services delivery in Northern Ireland

Legislation will bypass local authorities that have delayed the rollout of services

The Guardian - UK

Stormont must deliver abortion services 'without further delay' says Northern Ireland secretary

The UK government has taken further legislative steps in a bid to ensure the commissioning of fully-funded abortion services

Belfast Live

Government moves to ensure full delivery of abortion services in NI

Secretary of State Brandon Lewis said it is ‘absolutely unacceptable’ that Stormont has failed to commission the services.

The Independent UK

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ABC News

Aged care homes don't need 'evidence' on food spending to receive government funding, with a third still spending less than $10 a day

Despite additional government funding, almost 900 aged care homes are still spending less than $10 a day per resident on food — and operators have been told they don't need to provide "evidence" of how much they're spending to receive the extra cash.

The Independent UK

Government to face court hearing over links to PPE supplier accused of modern slavery

The government is facing legal action over its decision to continue using Supermax as a supplier of disposable gloves for NHS workers

Irish Mirror

Medical scientists in Ireland strike over pay and staffing issues after negotiations fail

'You could end up doing 24-hour shifts three or four times a week if your colleagues are sick'

Belfast Live

NI scientists urged to end medical tests on dogs as charity pushes for better treatment for humans

Leading charity says research based on human biology could "advance treatment of strokes, cancers, Alzheimers and sepsis"

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Irish Mirror

Department of Health denies that Stephen Donnelly paid for retweets on Twitter

“Neither the Department nor the Minister have paid for any promotional activity in relation to his social media accounts”

Bangkok Post

Worried parents told kids' jabs are safe

The Department of Health is urging parents to take their children for Covid-19 shots ahead of the new school term this month.

The Guardian - UK

Prescription charges frozen to help with cost of living crisis, Sajid Javid says

Move will save total of £17m, says health secretary, as Labour and head of TUC say windfall tax needed to tackle issue

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson accused of ‘playing politics with children’s health’ after junk food U-turn

Campaigners fear delay to restrictions on ‘Bogof’ deals and TV ads will undermine fight against child obesity

Dublin Live

Dr Ronan Glynn steps down from position as Deputy Chief Medical Officer

Dr Glynn, who led the country through the Covid-19 pandemic, will be taking up a new position in the private sector

Irish Mirror

Dr Ronan Glynn resigns as Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Department of Health

He follows in the footsteps of outgoing chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan

Bangkok Post

Explainer: Arriving in Hong Kong and unsure about city's vaccine pass scheme?

HONG KONG: Hong Kong ended its entry ban on overseas travellers on May 1 but under the city's vaccine pass scheme, arrivals may find they cannot enter certain premises from the end of the month if they have not received three doses of a Covid-19 shot.

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