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WHO Collaborating Centre for Genomic Surveillance of AMR launches in London

The WHO Collaborating Centre for Genomic Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has been launched at the Royal Institution in London. Hosted by the Centre for Genomic Pathogen Surveillance at Oxford’s Pandemic Sciences Institute, the Centre will help expand and standardise global genomic monitoring of AMR. Designated by WHO, it will develop laboratory protocols, bioinformatics tools and technical guidance, supporting the…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2025
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Media Monitoring: 7th – 13th August

  AI tools used by English councils downplay women’s health issues, study finds Artificial intelligence tools used by more than half of England’s councils are downplaying women’s physical and mental health issues and risk creating gender bias in care decisions, research has found. The study found that when using Google’s AI tool “Gemma” to generate and summarise the same case…
Ben Kemp
August 13, 2025
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MHRA co-authors report detailing untapped potential of vaginal microbiome testing

A new review, released last week and co-authored by the MHRA, has concluded that diagnostic testing of the vaginal microbiome could transform women's health. These tests could provide more accurate and earlier diagnoses of multiple conditions such as bacterial vaginosis, STIs, endometriosis, and gynaecological cancers. Many can be employed at the point-of-care or be self-administered, making them faster, more convenient…
Ben Kemp
August 13, 2025
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New UKHSA Chief Executive Officer appointed

The government has announced the appointment of Professor Susan Hopkins as the new Chief Executive Officer of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Professor Hopkins expected to commence her new role in September. She will take over from acting CEO Dyfed Alsop, who will revert to being Chief Operating Officer of UKHSA. Professor Hopkins’ leadership will prove critical to UKHSA…
Ben Kemp
August 13, 2025
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MHRA designated as WHO-Listed Authority

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has been officially designated as a WHO-Listed Authority (WLA) by the World Health Organization, marking a pivotal achievement for UK life sciences and global health. This recognition affirms MHRA’s adherence to the highest international standards in regulating medical products, placing it amongst the world’s most trusted regulatory bodies, alongside Health Canada and…
Ben Kemp
August 13, 2025
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Media Monitoring: 31 July – 6 August

NHS launches first ever review to tackle LGBT+ health inequalities The NHS has launched its first ever review to tackle health inequalities experienced by LGBT+ people, including access to mental health care, cancer screening and primary care services. The detailed work will help the NHS understand how it can do more to meet the needs of LGBT+ people, including understanding…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2025
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Genetic test provides two-hour brain tumour diagnosis during surgery

Researchers from the University of Nottingham, in collaboration with clinicians at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH), have created a genetic test capable of diagnosing brain tumours in just two hours. The NUH team applied this innovative method during 50 brain tumour surgeries, enabling rapid, real-time diagnoses during the operations. This technique demonstrated complete accuracy, producing diagnostic results in under…
Ben Kemp
August 5, 2025
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NICE CEO Dr Sam Roberts to step down at the end of 2025

Dr Sam Roberts, Chief Executive of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, will be stepping down at the end of the year following four successful years in the role, in order to support her children through a difficult time. Notable achievements during her tenure include the implementation of a rapid evaluation process for emergent technology, resulting in a…
Ben Kemp
August 4, 2025
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