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Infected blood: I was told I couldn’t have children

Richard Warwick says the government's compensation plan "should have been done two decades earlier".

First case of more dangerous mpox found outside Africa

Sweden's public health agency records what it says is the first case of a contagious new type of mpox outside the African continent.

Mpox risk low but UK medics on alert

The UK Health Security Agency says it will ensure medics know how to spot and test for the virus.

Mpox risk low but UK medics on alert

The UK Health Security Agency says it will ensure medics know how to spot and test for the virus.

Warning over antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases

The UK Health Security Agency says a rise in gonorrhoea cases in England is "concerning".

WHO declares mpox global health emergency

Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new variant of the virus.

Key questions that remain about Nottingham killer’s care

Valdo Calocane often stopped taking his medication and was becoming increasingly violent, assessments before the attack show - yet his care did not change.

WHO declares mpox global health emergency

Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new variant of the virus.

Bicep’s Matt McBriar reveals brain tumour surgery

The Belfast-born music producer said a "large and pretty rare" tumour had been found earlier this year.

Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa

Scientists in Africa are alarmed by the speed at which a new strain of mpox is spreading.