Entries by BBC News - Health

Sir Elton John to address MPs after HIV testing trials success /in /by

The rock legend steps up his campaign to eradicate HIV, as a new NHS testing scheme shows promising results.

HIV blood tests to be rolled out to more hospitals /in /by

The opt-out tests help with earlier diagnoses and treatment, the health secretary says.

Thalidomide: Australia gives national apology to survivors and families /in /by

PM Anthony Albanese calls the birth defects scandal one of Australia's "darkest" medical chapters.

Bogus nurse stole medical records from Fife hospital /in /by

NHS Fife apologises after a woman was able to assist with patient care at St Andrews Community Hospital.

Covid inquiry: Michael Gove defends Boris Johnson over lockdown decision-making /in /by

But the minister apologises for the government's "errors" during the pandemic at the Covid inquiry.

David Fuller: NHS failures enabled killer to abuse bodies – report /in /by

Hospital worker David Fuller abused the bodies of 101 women and girls over a 13-year period.

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance: Hospital standard care in the skies /in /by

The BBC spends time with an air ambulance crew to find out more about what they do.

Vaping: Australia to ban disposable vape products from January /in /by

The move is part of a crackdown aimed at protecting children from becoming addicted to nicotine.

Nurses react with fury over doctor pay offer /in /by

Union leaders say strikes more likely, after ministers offer consultants in England up to 19% extra.

At least 20,000 annual UK cancer deaths avoidable, says charity /in /by

The UK's survival rate lags behind comparable nations and that must change, says Cancer Research UK.