It is hard to protect yourself from HIV when having sterile syringes or condoms can lead to arrest: discrimination is restricting progress in eliminating HIV Forty years after the first cases of Aids were discovered, goals for its global elimination ha…
Late diagnosis of breast cancer rises as NHS struggles in Covid crisis
Macmillan says government action is needed to relieve pressure on cancer services Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSoaring numbers of women are being diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, undermining their chances of surviva…
South Africa to be put on England’s travel red list over new Covid variant
Flights from six countries will be banned as officials review travel measures after scientists voice concern over variant Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFlights from southern Africa will be banned, with six countries placed…
Boris Johnson told: dump plan for social care charges or face Tory rebellion
MPs from north of England vent rage in emergency call with minister Gillian Keegan amid backbench fury at costs faced by less well-off pensionersSenior Conservatives on Saturday urged Boris Johnson to ditch plans that would see many of England’s poores…
Sickle cell disease inquiry finds ‘serious care failings’ in NHS
Report by cross-party MPs also finds evidence of attitudes underpinned by racismA groundbreaking inquiry into sickle cell disease has found “serious care failings” in acute services and evidence of attitudes underpinned by racism.The report by the all-…
NHS England staff should have Covid vaccine before winter, Hancock says
Former health secretary warns ministers against delaying mandatory jabs for health workersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNHS workers in England must be legally required to get Covid vaccinations before the winter, Matt Hanc…
Those eligible for Covid boosters to be invited a month earlier in England
Pre-booking invitations to be sent out five months after second dose as part of effort to speed up programmeCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBooster jabs will be available to book for those who need them a month earlier than …
Further Covid restrictions in England not needed ‘for now’
Business secretary denies government is being complacent as infections and deaths riseCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe return of some Covid restrictions in England is not needed “for now”, the business secretary has insis…
No 10 appears to confirm Nimco Ali’s Christmas stay with Johnsons
Close friend understood to have stayed over at peak of lockdown but No 10 says no Covid rules breachedCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA close friend of Boris and Carrie Johnson did stay with the couple during the peak of the…
Blood donation rules changed to attract more donors with rare subgroups
‘Discriminatory’ questions on sexual activity in sub-Saharan Africa to be removed for donations in EnglandMinisters will remove questions on sexual activity in sub-Saharan Africa for blood donations to encourage more donors in England after a long camp…