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The Cabinet Office has today announced that Dr Nicola Byrne has been reappointed to the role of National Data Guardian for an additional term of three years. The appointment was made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The National Data Guardian role was established in 2014 as an independent advisor to the government and health and social care system on the use of people’s confidential information across health and adult social care in England. It plays a crucial role in preserving public trust in the confidentiality of our healthcare services, and advocates for transparency…

Recognizing the urgent need to empower all healthcare providers to safeguard children’s health amidst the challenges of environmental pollution and climate change, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have collaborated to create a new free online course. In an era where pollution and climate change are increasingly jeopardizing children’s health, development and their future, this course aims to equip healthcare providers with essential knowledge and resources to recognize and mitigate these risks effectively. “Over a quarter of all disease burden among children under 5 years of age is attributed to adverse environmental conditions,” said…