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Meningitis B: Symptoms, Transmission, Treatment, and Vaccination Explained

An outbreak of meningitis B in Kent has caused fatalities and hospitalizations. This article explains symptoms, transmission, treatment, vaccination status, and expert advice on managing exposure and prevention.

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Family 'Beyond Devastated' After Teen Dies in Kent Meningitis Outbreak

A family mourns the loss of their daughter to meningitis amid a significant outbreak in Kent. The UKHSA identifies meningitis B as the cause and urges those exposed to seek antibiotic treatment.

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Scotland Poised to Vote on Legalising Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults

Scottish Parliament prepares to vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill, potentially making Scotland the first UK nation to legalise assisted dying amid moral, practical, and constitutional debates.

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Glasgow Hospital Plans Cancer Ward Rebuild Over Mould and Defects

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde plans to rebuild a cancer ward at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital due to mould and defects. The hospital is under national inquiry following infection concerns and patient deaths. Legal action and government oversight continue.

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Meningitis Symptoms, Spread, and Vaccines Amid Kent Outbreak

Two deaths and 13 meningitis cases reported in Kent prompt antibiotic precautions for students. Learn about symptoms, transmission, vaccines, and urgent care advice amid the outbreak.

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Tributes to Sixth-Form Student Who Died in Kent Meningitis Outbreak

A Year 13 pupil and a University of Kent student have died from meningitis amid an outbreak in Kent. Eleven others remain seriously ill. Authorities are providing guidance and antibiotics to close contacts.

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Over 25% of Consultant Psychiatry Posts Vacant in Northern Ireland, Says Royal College

Over 25% of consultant psychiatry posts in Northern Ireland are vacant or covered by locums, with workforce shortages impacting mental health services amid rising demand, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists and health officials.

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How Assisted Dying Law Could Function in Scotland: Key Details and Debates

Scotland's Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill nears final vote, with key provisions on eligibility, safeguards, and NHS impact detailed amid ongoing debate.

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Memos Reveal Officials Overlooked Most Data Before Changing US Covid Vaccine Guidance

Internal memos reveal US officials overlooked 99% of data on Covid vaccines before ending recommendations for children and pregnant individuals, prompting criticism over evidence-based policymaking.

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Second Student Dies Amid Kent Meningitis Outbreak, UKHSA Responds

A second student has died amid a meningitis outbreak in Kent, prompting UKHSA to contact thousands and provide antibiotics to close contacts. Schools and universities are responding with safety measures and support.

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Cancer Survivor Maariya Khan Walks Down Aisle After Rare Diagnosis

Maariya Khan, diagnosed with rare alveolar sarcoma at 21, overcame treatment challenges to walk down the aisle independently in 2025, inspired to become an occupational therapist.

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Women with Endometriosis Reveal Systemic Misogyny in Healthcare and Workplaces

Women with endometriosis share personal stories revealing systemic misogyny in healthcare and workplaces, highlighting delayed diagnoses, pain dismissal, and calls for official disability recognition.

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