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UK loses measles-free status: What does this mean for children?

Diseases & Conditions
Rising measles cases and low vaccination rates have caused the UK to lose its measles-free status.

A one-size-fits-all SEND system won’t work?

Education
Ed Robbins warns that a one-size-fits-all approach to special educational needs and disabilities is ineffective, cautioning that policymakers may be repeating past mistakes by assuming that inclusion means every child should learn in the same type of environment.

NHS to screen newborns for life-threatening metabolic disorder HT1

Diseases & Conditions
A new NHS screening programme will test babies for hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 at five days old, enabling early treatment to prevent organ damage, liver failure, and other serious complications.

Childhood cancer cases are on the rise across the EU

Cancer Research
Childhood cancer cases are increasing across the European Union, with newly released data from the European Cancer Information System (ECIS) showing a clear upward trend in diagnoses.

EU4Health projects support childhood cancer survivors across Europe

Cancer Research
Across Europe, nearly half a million people have lived through cancer during their childhood, adolescence, or young adulthood.

WHO urges global investment in patient safety for newborn and paediatric care

Health & Social Care
On World Patient Safety Day 2025, WHO urges global action to protect children from unsafe healthcare.

Liquid biopsies offer hope for children with neuroblastoma

Cancer Research
Each September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month brings attention to the fight against pediatric cancers. One of the promising projects currently making waves in this field is MONALISA, a Horizon Europe-funded initiative under the EU Cancer Mission.

Almost 1 in 5 children starting primary school are not fully vaccinated

Health & Social Care
New UKHSA and NHS England data reveal 18.6% of children have not received their pre-school booster vaccine, a vital vaccine for protecting against serious illnesses.

UK government launches consultation to ban energy drinks for under-16s

Health & Social Care
The UK government is consulting on a proposed ban on the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16s.

Breakthrough mosquito repellent protects against malaria for a whole year

Pharma
UCSF researchers report a new spatial repellent that provides up to one year of protection against malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases, marking the first WHO-endorsed vector control tool in over four decades.

Multi-omics AI model boosts preterm birth prediction accuracy to nearly 90%

Women's Health
A new multi-omics AI model combines cfDNA and cfRNA to predict preterm birth risk with nearly 90% accuracy, offering promising insights for maternal health.

World-first 21-strain pneumococcal vaccine trial aims to protect millions of babies

Pharma
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute launches an international trial of a 21-valent pneumococcal vaccine to protect babies against pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis.

Excessive screen time may raise kids’ risk of heart disease and diabetes

Diseases & Conditions
A new study links excessive screen time in children and teens to higher risks of high blood pressure, cholesterol, and insulin resistance, especially when sleep is limited.

Socioeconomic disadvantage linked to lasting impact on child mental health impact

Mental Health
New research reveals that children growing up in socioeconomic hardship are significantly more likely to suffer persistent mental health challenges.

Postnatal depression affects up to 85,000 new mothers in England

Women's Health
The Royal College of Psychiatrists warns that up to 85,000 mothers in England experienced postnatal depression in 2024.

NHS to roll out long-lasting RSV antibody jab for premature babies

Pharma
The NHS will offer a long-acting antibody injection to protect thousands of premature and vulnerable babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) starting this autumn.

Key factors driving recent declines in young people’s mental health in England

Mental Health
A new July 2025 report from Youth Futures Foundation investigates the factors behind declining mental health in 14–to 24‑year‑olds in England.
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