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Antimicrobial resistance: the road to the United Nations

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On Thursday 12 May 2016, senior health and agriculture representatives from over 20 countries and international organisations gathered in London to share ideas on how to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. The event, which was co-hosted by Professor …

Government response to Jim O'Neill's report on anti-microbial resistance

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Lord Jim O'Neill has today published his report on antimicrobial resistance, and his recommendations on what the world needs to do to combat it. You can read more about his report here The Government's initial response to his report is …

New co-chairs announced for expert working group on the mental health of looked-after children

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Alison O’Sullivan and Professor Peter Fonagy have been appointed as the new co-chairs of the Expert Working Group for Looked-After Children. Alison O’Sullivan is the former president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) and Professor Peter Fonagy …

Jane Ellison, Public Health Minister, announces new public awareness campaign for meningitis, sepsis and septicaemia

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On Monday 25th April 2016, Public Health Minister Jane Ellison gave a speech to Parliament announcing a new public awareness campaign for meningitis, sepsis and septicaemia in response to a public e-Petition.