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Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea on the rise in the UK

New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) highlights a concerning rise in antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea infections in England. In 2023, over 85,000 gonorrhoea diagnoses were reported in England, the highest number since records began in 1918, highlighting the importance of regular STI testing. Of graver concern is the increase in ceftriaxone-resistant gonorrhoea, underscoring the ever-growing issue of antimicrobial resistance. Ceftriaxone is…
Ben Kemp
August 20, 2024
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Mpox declared a public health emergency by WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) have declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) following a rise in mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of other African countries. The declaration follows advice of an IHR Emergency Committee of independent experts who met last week to review data presented from the WHO…
Ben Kemp
August 20, 2024
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Scottish Government continues virtual ward drive amid positive report

The Scottish Government is set to continue its efforts to expand the number of patients utilising NHS Scotland’s Hospital at Home service, backed by £3.6 million in new funding. Recent data reveals that nearly 15,000 older patients benefited from the service last year, marking an increase of almost 25% compared to the previous year. Thirteen healthcare providers have been granted…
Ben Kemp
August 14, 2024
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Media Monitoring: 8 – 14 August

Babies in Nigeria are being born with antibiotic resistant bacteria In a study we found that samples taken from mothers and newborn babies younger than one week in Nigeria already had colistin-resistant bacteria present in their bodies. But neither the babies nor their mothers had been treated with colistin. We surmise that mothers may have picked up these colistin resistant bacteria from…
Ben Kemp
August 13, 2024
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Media Monitoring: 1 – 7 August

Blood tests for Alzheimer’s may be coming to your doctor’s office. Here’s what to know A new blood test for Alzheimer’s shows promise in detecting amyloid plaques and tau proteins, key indicators of the disease. The test could potentially allow for earlier and more accurate diagnosis compared to current methods like PET scans and lumbar punctures. Researchers are optimistic but…
Ben Kemp
August 6, 2024
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New hospitals programme under threat following Labour review

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has paused the hospital building programme, a previous election pledge from the Conservatives, while a full review is conducted. She emphasised the need for the programme to be realistic and thoroughly budgeted. - Reeves introduced spending cuts last week while criticising the previous Conservative government for allegedly obscuring the true state of public finances, leaving Labour…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2024
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NHSE devolving further services to ICBs

In a letter, senior NHS leaders Julian Kelly and Steve Russell have announced NHS England's intention to delegate additional NHS England commissioning functions to ICBs. They believe this will enable them to continue providing care which best suits their local populations and deliver improved integration. This includes the final set of specialised commissioning and vaccinations, screening and child health information…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2024
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Regulatory Affairs Seminar Postponed

We have taken the difficult decision to postpone our Regulatory Affairs seminar until February 2025.  There are a number of reasons for this, but a clash with the IMDRF meeting (announced after our event was scheduled), a change of personnel in our Regulatory team, and another event at the venue mean we feel the quality of the seminar may be…
Dawn
July 31, 2024
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Chancellor announces cuts in first major financial speech

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has delivered a statement outlining billions worth of cuts to public spending. In her statement, the Chancellor said that the new Labour Government's economic inheritance was poor and blamed the Conservatives for the £22 billion black hole in public finances that now needed to be plugged. In the speech, Ms Reeves confirmed significant cuts to…
Dawn
July 31, 2024
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