Tag Archive for: BBC News – Health

Sixth foreign tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
Holly Bowles died in hospital more than a week after first falling ill in a Laos tourist town.
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Briton Simone White dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos
The 28-year-old lawyer becomes the fifth person to die from suspected methanol poisoning.
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Fake alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia’s methanol problem
The deaths of five tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of bootleg alcohol.
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Contraceptive pills recalled in South Africa after mix-up
A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.
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Recall of popular contraceptive pill in South Africa
A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.
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Contraceptive pills recalled in South Africa after mix-up
A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.
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NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid – Hancock
Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".
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NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid – Hancock
Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".
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NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid – Hancock
Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".
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NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid – Hancock
Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".
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