Child Health
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Spotlight on access to cervical cancer vaccine
The world could eliminate cervical cancer by providing access to vaccines, the World Health Organization says today. Read more
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Measles outbreak threat as COVID-19 scuppers vaccine programmes
The risk of measles outbreaks is increasing while efforts to eliminate the disease continue to decline, a new report from the World Health Organization and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned. Read more
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How genome sequencing can change child cancer care
Whole genome sequencing can feasibly be performed for children with cancer – and can frequently change diagnosis or treatment, a major UK conference will hear today. Read more
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Group B strep report highlights global impact
The world urgently needs a vaccine against group B streptococcus, according to the World Health Organization. Read more
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Mortality risk for children with adrenal insufficiency
Children with adrenal insufficiency have a higher risk of dying than those with other lifelong conditions, new UK research has found. Read more
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Heart defect poses low risk in pregnancy
There is "reassuringly low" maternal mortality among women with congenital heart disease during pregnancy and birth, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Malaria vaccination given green light
The world’s first vaccination programme against malaria is to be launched following the success of trials, it has been announced. Read more
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Wireless kit a good alternative ‘glue ear’ treatment
A wireless kit with an app might be a cheap alternative to the usual treatment for glue ear and could avoid the need for surgery, developers report today. Read more
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New medicines added to essentials lists
Two new lists of essential medicines have been published by the World Health Organization with a pledge it will help widen access to treatments. Read more
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New global initiative to defeat meningitis
A new global strategy on meningitis has been launched, with the aim of preventing over 200,000 deaths each year. Read more