public health

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Jan 26, 2026 • via BBC News

UK forfeits measles elimination for third time since 2016

3,600 cases in 2024 end status held just three years

The UK's repeated loss of measles elimination status reveals failing vaccination delivery across governments. Rates below 95% expose systemic gaps in access, trust, and accountability amid rising cases.

Jan 2, 2026 • via BBC News

Unregulated Cuts End in Sepsis Graves

Coroner warns of more infant deaths absent training and oversight

A London baby's fatal infection after ritual circumcision reveals zero national safeguards on training, hygiene, or consent. Governments across parties ignore repeated coroner alerts, prioritizing culture over child safety.