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The number of deaths and new cases from China's coronavirus outbreak spiked dramatically on Thursday after authorities changed the way they count infections in a move that will likely fuel speculation that the severity of the outbreak has been under-reported. The hard-hit central province of Hubei reported 242
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Britain's main opposition Labour party on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson of plotting a "toxic" deal with President Donald Trump to allow US pharmaceutical companies access to the state health service. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn held up what he claimed were 451 pages of previously
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A team of scientists from the global healthcare technology firm, Abbott, has identified a new strain of HIV, the first to be discovered since 2000. The strain belongs to Group M of HIV type 1, the family of virus that is the most common and accounts for 95 per cent
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The Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) rejected the current provide Aon Minet’s tender on grounds that the company did not attach required vital documents in its application for the lucrative tender, and there rendered ineffective. “We wish to disclose to you that the successful bidder is Liaison Healthcare Ltd at
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Britam Insurance yesterday launched a product that will assist families address the heavy financial burden of treating chronic illnesses amid rising disease incidences. The inpatient medical cover has no age limit meaning individuals who join the scheme before reaching age 70 will be covered for life. People over 70 years