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‘They shot patients in beds’ – BBC hears claims of massacre at Suweida hospital

BBC / Jon DonnisonThe outbreak of violence in southern Syria's Druze-majority Suweida province has caused alarm in recent daysSyrian government…

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‘They shot patients in beds’ – BBC hears claims of massacre at Suweida hospital

BBC / Jon DonnisonThe outbreak of violence in southern Syria's Druze-majority Suweida province has caused alarm in recent daysSyrian government…

1 year ago

NHS strike days plan puts patients at risk, says BMA

A row has broken out between NHS England bosses and the British Medical Association over the level of cover that…

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South Africa’s HIV/Aids patients worry about treatment

Mayeni JonesBBC News, JohannesburgReutersGugu used to collect her antiretrovirals from a USAID-funded clinic in central Johannesburg.But when President Trump's cuts…

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NHS ransomware attack contributed to patient’s death

EPAKing’s College Hospital was one of the affected NHS trusts, along with St Thomas’ and certain GP servicesThe death of…

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Calls for more support for endometriosis patients in Jersey

Chris CraddockBBC Jersey communities reporterBBCA panel of experts talked about the issues facing women in JerseyA campaign group has called…

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Warning over TikTok filming by hospital patients

Getty ImagesPatients who film their own medical treatment for TikTok or Instagram could be putting themselves and NHS staff at…

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Pharmacists warn drug shortage affecting cancer patients

Getty ImagesPharmacists have warned that "one of the worst" examples of medicine shortages is affecting cancer patients.Creon, a pancreatic enzyme…

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King Charles sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients

Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondentPA MediaKing Charles greeted actor Richard E Grant and radio presenter Adele Roberts during the reception at Buckingham…

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Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says watchdog

Getty ImagesExtreme tiredness and exhaustion among NHS staff poses a significant risk to patients, England's NHS safety watchdog warns. The…

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