Day Headlines in Health News: 2026-11-05
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British man infected with Ebola in DR Congo arrives in UK for treatment (BBC Health 2026-11-05 17:41:07)
The UK government says there are "well-established procedures for dealing with cases like this" and the risk to the public remains low. -
Brothers warned health trust days before man's death (BBC Health 2026-11-05 16:10:10)
Barnaby Spicer died in December 2024, weeks after being discharged from a mental health hospital. -
What in the World (BBC Health 2026-11-05 14:30:00)
And what are the signs your iron is low? -
Midwives concerned over possible baby unit closures (BBC Health 2026-11-05 06:32:50)
The RCM union says possible closures in Norfolk would also affect patients in neighbouring counties. -
Why a US-funded vaccine trial on babies was cancelled in Guinea-Bissau (BBC Health 2026-11-05 00:30:37)
The trial was condemned as "unethical" and "neocolonial" because half of the babies would not be given the vaccine. -
The NHS is relying more on charities - and that might be creating problems for patients (BBC Health 2026-11-05 00:12:30)
Is it symptom a health service at breaking point - or a positive way of involving the public?