Tag: UK health policy
UK Updates Hepatitis B Screening and Neonatal Immunisation Pathway for Pregnant Women
The UK has released comprehensive guidance on antenatal hepatitis B screening and selective neonatal immunisation, establishing a standardised clinical pathway…
UK’s MHRA Launches Innovation Guidance to Accelerate Medical Device and Drug Development
The UK's MHRA has published formal guidance for drug and medical device developers, offering free access to regulatory expertise to…
UK Approves COVID-19 Test Products: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know
The UK Department of Health and Social Care has published an authoritative list of COVID-19 diagnostic test products that have…
UK Spring 2026 COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Targets Vulnerable Populations
The UK has launched a spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination campaign targeting vulnerable populations including adults aged 75 and above, care…
UK Updates Influenza Vaccine Delivery Framework for 2024–25 Seasonal Campaign
The UK Department of Health and Social Care has released an updated Group Direction template enabling pharmacists, nurses, and other…
UK Screening Committee Sets Evidence Standards for Multicancer Detection Tests
UK National Screening Committee publishes first formal evidence requirements for multicancer detection tests, setting rigorous clinical validation standards before population…
UK National Screening Committee Defends Stance Against Routine Prostate Cancer Screening
UK's National Screening Committee publishes detailed position statements defending evidence-based approach to prostate cancer screening decisions. New guidance addresses multicancer…
UK Establishes National Hepatitis C Register to Track Viral Infection Patterns
The UK has established a National Hepatitis C Register to track viral infection patterns and support WHO elimination goals. The…