health
UK's transplant system was world-leading – now it lags behind other Western nations
The UK has failed to keep pace with the rest of the world. Can it regain its status, and how? Source link
Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness
Two pregnant women tell the BBC’s Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis. Source link
Meningitis outbreak passes peak, says health agency
“We could still see cases continuing to come in, we need to keep an eye on those, the UKHSA says. Source link
Our son loved the outdoors – invisible illness means he now can't walk or talk
Tomos is one of thousands with ME in Wales, with services described as “a desert” for those most affected. Source link
'Women's health must be taken more seriously'
Dr Liz O’Riordan says it is important women seek help from professionals not “Google and Chat GPT”. Source link
'I waited 30 years for my endometriosis diagnosis'
Nichola Howell spent years going to doctors with “barbaric” pain but was constantly dismissed. Source link
Apology for poor care over boy's bleed death
Three-year-old Aarav Chopra died during a biopsy when his artery was pierced by a trainee doctor. Source link
Scotland becomes first in UK to test newborns for rare genetic condition
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) causes progressive muscle weakness and, without treatment, can limit life expectancy to just two years. Source link
Streeting praises response to meningitis outbreak
Wes Streeting praises the “Herculean efforts” to protect people from the Kent meningitis outbreak. Source link
'Having coeliac disease aged 9 means I'm normal with a tiny twist'
Nine-year-old Eliza’s mum says she was relieved when her daughter was diagnosed with the disease. Source link