UKHSA claims monkeypox jab success
The UK Health Security Agency claims it has evidence indicating a single MVA-BN vaccine dose provides around 78% protection against monkeypox 14 days after being vaccinated. This is the strongest UK evidence yet for the effectiveness of the vaccine. As part of the analysis, monkeypox cases in England and vaccination uptake data between 4 July […]
UKHSA spells out death toll from heatwave
The sweltering heatwave this summer may have resulted in 3,000 more deaths than usual, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The UK endured record high temperatures of 40C this summer, England and Wales saw a sharpest rise in since 2004. Most who died were people over 65 […]
UKHSA: Monkeypox cases continue to rise
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed the number of monkeypox cases in the United Kingdom has increased rapidly in the past month. As of today, 28 July 2022, there are 2,469 confirmed and 77 highly probable monkeypox cases in the UK: 2,546 in total. Of these, 2,436 are in England. By comparison, on Sunday, […]
Monkeypox: UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reports rise
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says that monkeypox cases have risen to 1,351 in the UK. The total, as of July 4, is up from 1,235 recorded on June 30. Dr Meera Chand, Director of Clinical and Emerging Infections at UKHSA, said: “While anyone can catch monkeypox, the majority of monkeypox cases in the […]
Heads of UKHSA recognised for outstanding service
Dr Jenny Harries, Chief Executive of the UK Health Security Agency received the title of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her outstanding service to public health in the Queen’s New Year honours list. Jonathan Turner, Head of Scientific and Technical Services was also awarded an MBE and Professor Kevin Fenton, London Regional […]
UK Health Security Agency signs MoU with ECDC
It has been officially confirmed that Dr Jenny Harries, Chief Executive of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Andrea Ammon, Director of European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The memorandum of understanding is aimed at strengthening the collaboration between the two agencies on matters relating to the […]