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Foreign Office Urgently Assists Britons on Cruise Amid Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak

The Foreign Office is urgently assisting 23 British nationals aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship amid a hantavirus outbreak that has caused three deaths. Evacuations and strict health measures are underway as the ship docks in the Canary Islands.

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Parents Advised to Promote Hand Hygiene Amid Hepatitis A Cases in Barry

A hepatitis A outbreak in Barry has led to calls for parents to ensure thorough handwashing among children to prevent further spread. Vaccinations are offered to close contacts, and health officials continue monitoring the situation.

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South Africa Confirms Human-Transmissible Hantavirus Strain on Cruise Ship

South Africa confirms the Andes hantavirus strain on a cruise ship can rarely spread between humans. The MV Hondius, stranded near Cape Verde, faces denied entry while Spain agrees to accept it. Multiple fatalities and evacuations are underway.

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New Dundee GP Walk-In Clinic Sees 183 Patients in First Five Weeks

The Dundee GP walk-in clinic treated 183 patients in five weeks. SNP plans to expand clinics amid political debate on GP services ahead of the Holyrood election.

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Google Lochee Health Centre which is a long, white, siongle-storey building with a slate rood. There are flats and houses areound it and cars in a car park at the front and side.

Penile Cancer Survivor Shares Life-Saving Surgery Experience and Awareness Message

Alastair Munro shares his experience battling rare penile cancer, undergoing major surgery, and raising awareness to encourage men to seek timely medical advice.

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BBC/Dragonfly Film and TV Productions Alistair Munro is looking at the camera. He is balding and is wearing a blue jumper. He is standing in a park with trees behind him.

Dutch Cruise Ship with Hantavirus Outbreak to Sail to Canary Islands

A Dutch cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak is set to sail from Cape Verde to the Canary Islands. Three passengers have died, and urgent medical evacuations are underway, including the ship's doctor in serious condition.

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British Crew Member to Be Urgently Evacuated from Cruise Ship Amid Hantavirus Cases

A British crew member aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship is set for urgent medical evacuation after hantavirus cases, including three deaths, were reported. Authorities from Spain, the UK, and the Netherlands are coordinating the response as the ship heads to the Canary Islands.

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Sheriff Rules Toddler's Death Could Have Been Prevented with Timely Care

A sheriff ruled that the death of three-year-old Archie Donald at a Glasgow hospital could have been prevented if elevated blood test results had been acted on promptly, highlighting failures in clinical care and adherence to his care plan.

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Pembrolizumab Cancer Injection Now Available in Three Northern Ireland Trusts

Pembrolizumab (Keytruda), a key injectable cancer immunotherapy drug, is now available in three Northern Ireland health trusts, offering faster treatment and improved patient care.

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Cruise Ship Stranded Near Cape Verde Amid Hantavirus Outbreak

Passengers aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship are stranded near Cape Verde amid a hantavirus outbreak, with three deaths confirmed and ongoing uncertainty over docking and medical care.

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Funding Issues Threaten Home Care Visits in Northern Ireland's Rural Areas

Connected Health warns funding shortfalls may force withdrawal of home care in rural Northern Ireland. Southern Trust plans to reduce visit times amid high staff sickness and rising demand, raising concerns over care quality and system sustainability.

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WHO Reports Possible Human-to-Human Hantavirus Spread on Cruise Ship

WHO reports possible human-to-human hantavirus transmission on Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius, with three deaths and ongoing testing of passengers and crew.

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A map showing the route of the MV Hondius cruise ship and timeline of the passengers who have died or been confirmed to have hantavirus.