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Scientists are trying to understand the cause of neurological effects and whether symptoms will be long-lasting
The president announced the move at a virtual summit hosted by the US, Belize, Germany, Indonesia and Senegal
New modelling underscores country’s vulnerability because of faltering vaccination drive
Health body says 15mn people died by the end of 2021, nearly three times official death toll
The philanthropist urges world leaders to increase spending to improve preparedness for health threats
Experts are racing to find the cause of an unexplained illness diagnosed in nearly 200 youngsters
The medtech muscles in on overactive bladder market with its neuro-stimulator treatment device
The mystery illness has been recorded in the US, Israel and 10 EU countries
‘Intricate dance’ under way to ensure simplified assessments of new medicines maintain quality and integrity
Global body fears that lack of clarity may mean poorer countries lack access to Paxlovid
Staff shortages have hit many trials but spurred innovation within some companies
Health service in England is grappling with twin challenges of Covid and clearing record treatment backlog
Latest wave of cases unleashed by Omicron offshoot shows signs of abating
NHS Confederation urges ministers to rethink strategy as infection rates hit record high
Need for psychiatric support will grow after most acute phase of conflict subsides, experts warn
ONS study estimates 2.7% of UK population report suffering symptoms for more than 4 weeks after contracting virus
Ambulance and emergency care providers scale back services as cases of Omicron sub-variant continue to rise
Responsibility for tackling conditions that affect life expectancy should not be left to government, study warns
UK trust has improved outcomes with innovative practice and long-term planning
12 mothers also died at Shrewsbury and Telford trust with many receiving treatment that ‘could have been significantly improved’
As infections reach a record high, scientists question government plans to scale back free tests within days
Fraud and error set to account for 0.5-5% of government spending on health equipment during pandemic
Dissatisfaction rises during the pandemic driven by concerns over waiting times, staff shortages and lack of funding
Professional body calls for ministers to back amendment that would see independent assessment of staffing every 2 years
‘Small-state Tory’ says sectors from education to infrastructure will suffer without reform
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