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Tuesday, October 28, 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

The K in K-Pop is already silent. And that’s OK

Audience data shows there are now more fans outside South Korea than at home. Like hip hop, there’s no reason why K-Pop can’t have a similarly inclusive trajectory while staying true to its core.

Paper in MoSPI journal flags financial inclusion gap—highest among Hindus, lowest for Muslims

Research paper, however, finds lowest indebtedness level among Muslims at 12.3% & highest among Hindus at 14.9%. Overall national financial inclusion level at 87.2%, indebtedness at 14.7%.

From battle of wits and daring air strikes to artillery fury, new details emerge of Operation Sindoor

Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.