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‘Shocking’ Jhoots pharmacy chain should be shut down, says MP
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Why are fewer people donating their organs?
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Why women are taking their anger out in rage rooms
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Report shows ‘stark’ gender gap in HIV prevention across West Midlands
Posted onWomen across the West Midlands are being disproportionately affected by gaps in HIV prevention, according to a new report. Data released ahead of a meeting which will explore the issue shows that while women accounted for 42% of new HIV diagnoses in the region, only 3% of women in the West Midlands are using prevention…
