health
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UK
Catumaxomab approved in UK to ease cancer-related abdominal fluid
The MHRA has licensed catumaxomab (Korjuny) for malignant ascites in adults whose cancer treatment has stopped working, offering longer gaps between drainage procedures.
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Wales
Wales launches new safeguarding programme to protect people from abuse
A national programme will coordinate safeguarding across Wales, with a ministerial board, an intelligence hub and a risk register, ahead of possible new laws.
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Science & Tech
UKHSA names new chief medical advisor and chief scientific officer
Dr Gail Carson will become the UK Health Security Agency's chief medical advisor in January 2027, while Professor Robin May keeps the chief scientific officer post permanently.
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Science & Tech
MenB vaccine reaches 212,549 young people as most eligible still unprotected
More than a quarter of eligible year 13 students in England have had a first MenB dose, but health officials warn that two doses are needed and most are still missing out.
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Politics
Andy Burnham sets out plan for National Care Service and adjusted pension rise
The Prime Minister wants free personal care for older people paid for by changes to the State Pension Triple Lock from 2030, with Baroness Casey advising on the rollout.
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Culture
Two new members join National Lottery Community Fund board
Sunder Katwala and Michelle Mitchell OBE have been appointed to the board of The National Lottery Community Fund, the government has announced.
