Entries by BBC News - Health

Junior doctors plan nine days of strikes, after talks collapse /in /by

Walkouts are planned on three days in the run-up to Christmas and six days in the new year.

Ministers lose infected blood vote after Tory MPs revolt /in /by

MPs were voting on a plan to set up a compensation scheme for infected blood scandal victims.

Humiliated Covid whistleblower says boss tried to ‘break’ her /in /by

A senior doctor gives her first interview since being awarded a record £3.2m payout at a tribunal.

HIV and forced sterilisations: How four Kenyan women found justice /in /by

Four women living with HIV who won a landmark case tell the BBC about how they were sterilised.

Care sector fears migration changes are a step back /in /by

Many in social care believe overseas staff saved the system from collapse, reports Alison Holt.

Batten Disease: Parents to celebrate ‘last Christmas’ with daughter /in /by

Addy Clarke's parents are making the most of time with the seven-year-old, who has Batten Disease.

Infected blood: Tory rebellion expected on payouts amendment /in /by

Up to 30,000 people were given contaminated blood in the 1970s and 1980s. Thousands have died.

Rishi Sunak could miss NHS waiting list target over strikes, says Victoria Atkins /in /by

New health secretary Victoria Atkins says strikes by medics have delayed 1.1 million appointments.

Why Naga Munchetty is asking: ‘How are your periods?’ /in /by

The Radio 5 Live presenter finds out that the answer could help many women like her.

Baby formula soaring costs: ‘I struggle, but I won’t buy a cheaper brand’ /in /by

Why struggling parents aren't choosing cheaper brands when it comes to infant formula milk.