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Caribbean leaders press for slavery reparations, end of islands' territorial status

A group of Caribbean leaders has met with senior clergy from the Church of England as the push for slavery reparations intensifies

The Independent UK · Jul 14

NHS trialling rapid blood test to help diagnose sepsis and meningitis in children

The 15-minute test can fast-track detecting whether a patient is suffering from a bacterial or viral infection

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025

Patients dying of sepsis because medics too slow to spot it, warns NHS watchdog

Recognition remains an ‘urgent safety risk’ and relatives’ concerns are too often ignored, says Health Services Safety Investigations Body

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025

Johns Hopkins medical students to get free tuition after $1bn Bloomberg gift

Donation by former New York City mayor and alumnus will cover school fees for nearly all students from fall term 2024

The Guardian - US · Jul 9, 2024

Study reveals the people most likely to die from sepsis

Other groups more at risk included people who have a history of extensive antibiotic exposure and those with learning difficulties

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

NHS introduces new warning system to stop ‘avoidable’ child deaths

Care will be escalated regardless of other clinical observations if a parent raises alarm over a child’s health under the new standard.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

Lessons ‘not being learned’ from sepsis failings, ombudsman warns

The new report said the ‘same serious failings are still happening’ 10 years after the publication of a previous document.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

Doctors’ default position should be to rule out sepsis – Jason Watkins

Watkins and his wife Clara lost their two-year-old daughter to sepsis.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Symptoms and severity of bacterial infections as Madonna leaves intensive care

While often mild and easily treatable, bacterial infections can sometimes turn into a critical medical emergency

Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2023

UK health experts explain dangers of Madonna's bacterial infection and the signs to look out for

The pop megastar is thankfully expected to make a full recovery - but doctors warn people not to dismiss syptoms

Manchester Evening News · Jun 29, 2023