MONKEYPOX EXPLAINER
Monkeypox outbreak - an Imperial expert explains
The UK Health Security Agency is investigating four new cases of monkeypox in the UK. There are now a total of six confirmed cases.
Stories tagged with 'health policy'
News in brief
Arctic clouds and harnessing light: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Public Health BSc
Next generation of doctors work on global health issues with community groups
Medical and veterinary students from Imperial’s Global Health BSc course shared their community placement experiences at an exciting White City event.
India Roadmap
Imperial celebrates science and innovation partnerships with India
Scientists, policymakers and industry leaders celebrated the growing links between Imperial College London and India at a special event.
Global Development Hub
Imperial's Global Development Hub to maximise impact of research on society
The Global Development Hub is to play a key role in maximising the impact of the College's research in society and the developing world.
Experts urge change
Wafting away the big smoke: Battling air pollution in the capital
As part of Sustainability Week, Imperial hosted a panel session to discuss how to tackle air pollution on campus and in the wider London area.
Social Care
Health and wellbeing guidance for care workers needed in UK social care reform
The health and wellbeing needs of social care workers must be brought in line with standards set for NHS workers as part of UK social care reform.
Child health
Lockdown reduced children’s contacts with GPs but increased remote appointments
Young people’s contacts with GPs in England dropped by 41% overall during the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 compared with previous years.
Cigarette tax impact
Higher cigarette taxes reduce child deaths, first global estimates suggest
Thousands of newborn deaths could have been prevented if recommendations for cigarette taxes had been met, a study has estimated.
Feature
COVID IN KIDS
COVID-19 complications in children: What we’ve learnt about PIMS and long COVID
Dr Elizabeth Whittaker discusses the evolution of research into PIMS - a rare inflammatory condition in children linked to COVID-19 - and long COVID.
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