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Catherine Duggan wins RPS Charter Award 2025
Awards & Industry Recognition

Leading pharmacist Catherine Duggan earns 2025 Royal Pharmaceutical Society Charter Award

“She is an inspiring ambassador for our profession and is truly deserving of the RPS Charter Award," commented Paul Bennett, RPS CEO

Measles Rash
News

Fresh outbreak of measles sparks concern in UK city

The city has one of the lowest vaccine uptake in the UK, with only 73.5 per cent of children under five years vaccinated

UK measles elimination status lost
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UK loses measles elimination status

Many countries, including the UK, are witnessing a sharp spike in measles cases

Brits consume high levels of salt
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Brits consume high levels of salt: Study

The BHF is urging the government to ensure that the reduction of salt intake is included in its upcoming Healthy Food Standard

David Wood made chair of Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs
Technology & Digital Health

David Wood made chair of Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs

The new appointment was announced by the Crime and Policing minister, Sarah Jones

WHO GLP-1 obesity drug guidelines
Obesity & Weight Management

WHO unveils global rules for using weight loss GLP-1 drugs

With the new guideline, WHO issues conditional recommendations for using these therapies to support people living with obesity

WHO pregnancy guidelines for women with diabetes
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New WHO guidelines aim to improve care for pregnant women with diabetes

It aims to help type 1 diabetes, type 2 or gestational diabetes patients during their pregnancy

WHO warns of escalating resistance to antibiotics
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WHO warns of escalating resistance to antibiotics

The latest reports state that the resistance prevalence is found in nearly twenty-two antibiotics curing infections