winter

Hospitals hit by ‘tidal wave’ of winter viruses

Dr Adrian Boyle, of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, said the flu vaccination rates were disappointing this year, adding…

2 years ago

NHS busier than ever heading into winter

The NHS in England is busier than it has ever been heading into winter, the country’s medical director is warning.Prof…

2 years ago

Gaza war: Palestinians displaced by war face a harsh winter

The beaches of Gaza are no longer for day trips. Tens of thousands of people now have to live on…

2 years ago

UN rights office urges Russia to cease attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid as winter sets in

Spokesperson Jeremy Laurence said massive missile and drone attacks on the power network this week have heightened serious concerns about…

2 years ago

1,000 days into Ukraine war, winter poses critical challenge to aid effort

Speaking in Geneva, Matthias Schmale described the anguish felt by Ukrainians as the war grinds on: “As we are not…

2 years ago

Drop in UK flu shots warning ahead of winter

Vaccinations for two and three-year-olds were also down slightly, with just over four in every 10 getting protected. It follows…

2 years ago

RSV: Winter virus jab rolled out for babies and elderly

Paediatrician Yasmin Baki, who works at UCLH in London, said they see 500 patients each winter with RSV. “It's potentially…

2 years ago

New support needed amid preparations for Ukraine’s third wartime winter

“Kharkiv holds a special place in our efforts to support the people of Ukraine. I have seen firsthand the impact…

2 years ago