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NHS Hearing Aid Crisis: Toddlers Wait Two Years

Exclusive investigation reveals a devastating postcode lottery in paediatric audiology, with families facing agonising delays for children's hearing aids, leaving doctors in despair and toddlers' development at risk.

Daughter's Brain Tumour Dismissed as 'Tummy Bug'

Exclusive: A mother's harrowing account of her daughter's brain tumour misdiagnosis. Her persistent fight for an MRI scan saved her child's life, sparking urgent calls for improved paediatric care and awareness of brain tumour symptoms in the UK.

Gaza Paralysis Outbreak Linked to Water Crisis

The World Health Organization reports a sharp rise in acute flaccid paralysis cases in Gaza, linking the outbreak to a severe public health emergency caused by contaminated water and collapsing sanitation.

Urgent 'Red Flag' Warning For Mounjaro Users In UK

UK health officials issue a critical safety alert for the type 2 diabetes drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide), linking it to severe stomach paralysis and intestinal blockages. Patients are urged to recognise the warning signs.

UK Doctors Urge Covid Jabs for All Children Aged 5-11

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health updates its official stance, strongly recommending vaccination for healthy children aged 5-11 amid rising hospitalisations and new variant concerns.

Toddler dies after air hose medical procedure tragedy

A two-year-old boy tragically passed away after medical professionals attempted to remove a popcorn kernel from his nose using an air hose, which led to a fatal lung rupture. The heartbreaking incident has raised serious questions about paediatric emergen

FDA approves Pfizer COVID vaccine for children 5-11

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorisation for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11, marking a pivotal moment in paediatric healthcare during the pandemic.

Newborn HIV vaccine shows promise in trials

Scientists are testing a groundbreaking HIV vaccine designed for newborns, offering hope in the fight against the virus. Early results show strong immune responses in trials.

Girl, 4, dies after four hospital visits

A grieving family reveals their four-year-old daughter's tragic death following multiple hospital visits, raising serious concerns about NHS paediatric care.

NHS to vaccinate premature babies against RSV

The NHS is set to introduce a revolutionary vaccine to protect premature babies from severe respiratory infections like RSV, a major cause of winter hospitalisations.

Elderly paralyzed man abandoned in scorching car

An 80-year-old man, suffering from paralysis, was rescued after being abandoned in a locked car under sweltering 30°C heat while his family toured the Taj Mahal. Shocking details emerge.

Toddler paralysed by rare flu complication

A toddler in the UK was left temporarily paralysed after a rare reaction to the flu. Scientists reveal the shocking details of this unusual medical case.

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