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Sex and gender ID conflation ‘isn’t helpful’ for data collection, Streeting says

Health Secretary Wes Streeting told the Commons that the ‘conflation of sex and gender identity isn’t helpful’ for data analysis.

Evening Standard

UK could lose low TB status amid rising cases, officials warn

It comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published its first annual report detailing the infectious diseases impacting England.

Evening Standard

UK experts urge prioritising research into 24 types of deadly pathogen families

UK Health Security Agency’s tool highlights viruses and bacteria, many not yet seen in the country, that could pose biosecurity risk

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Officials list ‘priority pathogens’ that pose greatest risk to public health

The list of 24 pathogen families is the first to consider global health threats, as well as threats specific to the UK population.

The Independent UK

What is bird flu and what threat does it pose after being detected in sheep for the first time?

In the UK , bird flu cases have been confirmed in foxes, otters, seals and now sheep

The Independent UK

World’s first case of bird flu in sheep detected in England

H5N1 virus found in single animal in Yorkshire but risk to general public is very low, say experts

The Guardian - UK

What is Listeria? Symptoms and causes of deadly bacteria linked to hospital ice cream deaths

UK Health Security Agency and Food Standards Agency investigating cases linked to the same strain of listeria infection

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Quick Facts On Listeria: What You Should Know As UK Outbreak Kills Three, Two More Under Observation

A Listeria outbreak in the UK, linked to contaminated desserts, has resulted in three deaths, prompting an investigation by health authorities.

International Business Times UK

Three dead as dessert supplied to NHS hospitals and care homes linked to a listeria outbreak

NHS staff advised to remove all products from Cool Delight Desserts as a precaution

The Independent UK

Three die in listeria outbreak linked to NHS hospital and care home desserts

The UK Health Security Agency has found a match for the outbreak strain in a particular type of dessert supplied to the NHS.

Evening Standard

Three dead after severe food poisoning outbreak linked to desserts served in NHS hospitals

Officials are probing whether desserts in NHS hospitals are behind the listeria outbreak

Evening Standard

Lassa fever: UK detects case of Ebola-like disease - symptoms you should watch out for

Officials are rushing to find contacts of person who travelled to the UK last month with Lassa fever

Evening Standard

What is Lassa fever and what are the symptoms after UK case

Most people with Lassa fever will make a full recovery although severe illness can occur

The Independent UK

Lassa fever: Ebola-like virus found in person who travelled to the UK

Lassa fever does not spread easily between people and the overall risk to the public is regarded as ‘very low’

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The Independent UK

Concern over dip in vaccine which can protect against six cancers

The HPV vaccine helps protect against human papillomavirus.

The Independent UK

This is why everyone seem to have norovirus at the moment

Experts have their say on new strains

The Guardian - UK

UK health security chiefs warn of second wave of norovirus

Shift in circulating strains means those who’ve already had vomiting bug this winter risk catching it again

Evening Standard

Norovirus: Health bosses warn of second wave of winter vomiting bug as new strains circulate

Norovirus levels are ‘exceptionally high’ amid a surge of the recently emerged GII.17 strain

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The Independent UK

What you need to know about new norovirus outbreak as NHS forced to shut wards

There has been a sharp rise in the GII.4 strain

Evening Standard

Experts warn of ‘second norovirus wave’ with people catching bug more than once

Symptoms of norovirus can be more severe in older adults, young children and those who are immunocompromised.

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Wintry Blast Incoming! Met Office Warns of Snow and ‘Potentially Fatal’ Freezing Rain Hitting the UK

Met Office Issues ‘Potentially Fatal’ Warning as Freezing Rain and Snow Set to Slam the UK

Evening Standard

Norovirus cases surge in a fortnight as London hospital declares highest alert level

UKHSA data reveals an increase in norovirus cases over recent weeks

The Independent UK

As mpox vaccine centres open across England, here’s who is eligible for a jab

The UK is actively expanding access to mpox vaccines across England

The Independent UK

Mapped: The new mpox vaccination sites opening across England after new cases found

Another case of clade 1b mpox was detected in the UK on Friday

The Guardian - UK

Delays to post-Brexit border checks may have let diseased chicken enter UK

Exclusive: Officials admitted in 2023 there were ‘no current border checks’, as salmonella and other illnesses surged

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