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Tuesday, July 22, 2025
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Topic: NHS

UK govt launches public consultation to tackle ‘modern slavery in NHS supply chain’

New measures would require public bodies to actively identify and mitigate modern slavery risks.

UK NHS to curb reliance on agency staff, save billions

The UK government proposes new measures that if implemented could generate substantial savings for the NHS, enhance the quality of care, and improve patient safety.

UK launches online platform to mobalise public opinion on NHS future

Public, NHS staff, and experts have been invited to Shape 10-Year Health Plan.

UK invites applications for developers of AI medical devices

The MHRA is calling manufacturers to join the AI Airlock regulatory sandbox aiming to address regulatory challenges in healthcare.

Europe under threat of new Covid-19 wave, booster campaign makes slow start

Public health experts warn that vaccine fatigue & confusion over available vaccines will limit booster uptake. Cases in the EU are rising as global numbers decline, based on WHO data.

Anti-inflammatory drugs reduce hospitalisation, deaths from Covid, WHO says

Adding drugs that block immune protein called interleukin-6 to already widely used treatment, corticosteroids, reduces the risk of death and the need for breathing assistance, WHO said.

UK spies help National Health Service fight cyber crimes linked to Covid pandemic

Covid forced millions to work from home and fueled anxieties about the virus, presenting a tempting target for cyber criminals, resulting in an increase in phishing & malware attacks.

Saudi Arabia concerned about flu season, UK’s tracing not working & other global Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Smell-loss survey suggests Covid is widespread in UK’s health workers

About two-thirds of the London NHS staffers surveyed reported diminished ability to taste or smell, a prominent, early Covid symptom, shows new research.

Donald Trump makes America ‘sick again’ & DIY masks for UK

The best cartoons of the week, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

Bihar mimics 19th-century American South. Citizenship is now weaponised to exclude voters

Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.