Health
Ghana Mourns the Death of Its Tallest Man, Remembered as a Gentle Giant
**Published: 29 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Ghana is mourning the loss of one of its most recognizable figures after the death of the country's tallest man, a towering personality remembered not only for his extraordinary height but also for his kindness, humility and generosity. Tributes have poured in from across the nation following his passing, with family members, friends, community leaders and...
Free Pharmacy Service Expands Access to Morning-After Pill
Published: 28 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Hundreds of thousands of women across England have accessed the morning-after pill through a free pharmacy service, highlighting a significant shift in the way emergency contraception is delivered and underscoring growing efforts to improve access to reproductive healthcare outside traditional clinical settings. Health officials say the expansion of pharmacy-based services has enabled women to obtain emergency...
Fourth Heatwave Brings 35C Temperatures to UK
Published: 28 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Large parts of the United Kingdom are preparing for another spell of exceptionally hot weather as forecasters predict temperatures could climb to 35C, marking the country's fourth heatwave of the summer. Meteorologists have warned that prolonged periods of high temperatures, combined with dry conditions in many regions, are likely to increase health risks, place pressure on...
Woman Trained as Nurse After Husband Died From Covid and Now Hopes to Return to Work
Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A woman who decided to become a nurse after losing her husband to Covid-19 says she is determined to secure a job and use her experience to support other patients and families. The woman, whose life was changed by the pandemic, chose to enter healthcare following the devastating loss of her husband. Her journey from grief...
‘Life-Changing’ Multiple Sclerosis Drug Approved on NHS in England, Offering New Hope to Thousands of Patients
Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Thousands of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in England are set to benefit from access to a new treatment on the NHS after health authorities approved what experts have described as a potentially "life-changing" medicine. The decision marks a significant development in the treatment of the neurological condition, giving eligible patients access to a therapy...
‘No Family Should Endure This’: Parents of Student Who Died from MenB Welcome New Vaccine Recommendations
Published: 15 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The parents of a university student who died after contracting meningococcal B (MenB) disease have welcomed new recommendations calling for wider use of the MenB vaccine among teenagers, saying they hope other families will never have to experience the same heartbreak. Their comments come after health experts advised that adolescents from the age of 15 should...
Family Devastated by ‘Unacceptable’ Charges Over Methanol Deaths of Australian Teenagers in Laos
Published: 17 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The family of two Australian teenagers who died from suspected methanol poisoning while travelling in Laos has expressed outrage over what they describe as "unacceptable" criminal charges brought in connection with the tragedy, saying they continue to seek justice and accountability for the devastating loss. The case has attracted international attention, highlighting concerns about the dangers...
UK Experts Call for Free MenB Vaccine to Be Offered to Teenagers From Age 15
Published: 17 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Health experts in the United Kingdom are calling for teenagers aged 15 and above to be offered a free meningitis B (MenB) vaccine, arguing that expanding access could help prevent serious illness and save lives. The recommendation comes amid concerns that older teenagers and young adults remain vulnerable to meningococcal disease, a rare but potentially life-threatening...
England to Ban Energy Drink Sales to Under-16s From April in Bid to Improve Children’s Health
Published: 17 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under the age of 16 will be banned across England from April under new government measures aimed at protecting young people's health and wellbeing. The policy is intended to reduce children's consumption of drinks containing high levels of caffeine and sugar, which health experts have linked to sleep...
Targeted Prostate Cancer Therapy May Reduce Side Effects While Maintaining Effectiveness, Study Suggests
Published: 17 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A new study suggests that a more targeted approach to treating prostate cancer could significantly reduce the risk of side effects while delivering outcomes comparable to conventional treatment methods. Researchers say the findings could mark an important step toward more personalised cancer care, allowing doctors to focus treatment on cancerous areas of the prostate rather than...
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