Mubasshir Ajaz
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Mubasshir Ajaz
@mubj.bsky.social
Health Inequalities, Public Health, eHealth, Genetics | Geopolitics, Equality and Diversity, History |
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Charlie Mayfield's Keep Britain Working report out today.

It sets out a clear case for better workplace health support, and a call to action for employers to lead the charge.

V. important with over 4 million workers now with work-limiting health conditions

www.gov.uk/government/p...
Keep Britain Working Review: Final report
Keep Britain Working is an independent review of the role of employers in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.
www.gov.uk
November 5, 2025 at 11:19 AM
60x fewer mistakes, hope for millions with genetic disorders...
MIT’s new precision gene editing tool could transform medicine
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
MIT’s new precision gene editing tool could transform medicine
MIT scientists have found a way to make gene editing far safer and more accurate — a breakthrough that could reshape how we treat hundreds of genetic diseases. By fine-tuning the tiny molecular “tools...
www.sciencedaily.com
October 12, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Proud to join fellow Commissioners at Westminster for the launch of the Midlands Health & Care Inequalities Policy Commission Report.

Grateful to Lord Victor Adebowale for his leadership, and to Alex Archibald and the MI Health team for driving this vital work forward.

#HealthInequalities #WMCA
July 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Rolls Royce #nuclear SMR is not an SMR.
International Atomic Energy Authority (IAEA) state SMRs are 30-300MW power output.
Rolls 'SMR' is 470MW power output.
#SMR
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Rolls-Royce named winning bidder for UK small nuclear reactors
FTSE 100 firm beats two US-owned companies as government pushes nuclear power with Sizewell C investment
www.theguardian.com
June 10, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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In ‘Cancer Alley,’ a Battle Over Who Gets to Measure Air Pollution - The New York Times www.nytimes.com/2025/05/23/c...
In ‘Cancer Alley,’ a Battle Over Who Gets to Measure Air Pollution
www.nytimes.com
May 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Getting a little closer to that dream of having infrared vision with a special contact lens tested on human wearers that doesn't require batteries.

But don't count on having perfect night vision from this technology just yet. 🧪
www.newscientist.com/article/2481...
Special contact lenses let you see infrared light – even in the dark
Nanoparticle-infused contact lenses can transform infrared radiation into different colours of visible light, potentially enabling a new form of night vision – no batteries required
www.newscientist.com
May 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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We’re still learning about the steep cuts to CDC, but I want to focus on the particularly dangerous and misguided elimination of CDC’s tobacco control program. If it’s not reversed, this would have devastating consequences and put American lives at risk.
April 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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April 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
It was a pleasure to join colleagues and discuss the role of Mayoral Regions in improving health and reducing #healthinequalities. Do take a look at the Health in All Policies #HiAP toolkit launched recently thru the @healthfoundation.bsky.social MayoralRegionsProgramme wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/wel…
April 2, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Last weekend, the Blue Ghost lander became the first commercial spacecraft to execute a fully successful landing on the surface of the moon.

Kevin Scholtes and Dr. Nicola Fox join us to talk about the role of private companies in spaceflight, and what this mission aims to achieve.
Touchdown For The Blue Ghost Lunar Lander
The lander, part of NASA’s CLPS initiative, completed the first fully successful commercial moon landing.
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March 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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The appointment of the next NHS England CEO and DHSC permanent secretary will have an outsized influence on the success of Labour’s NHS reform plans.

Wes Streeting has an opportunity to pick his health policy champions www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/aman...
Amanda Pritchard’s resignation is a moment of opportunity for Wes Streeting | Institute for Government
Big appointments by Wes Streeting could shape the future of health policy.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
March 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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London air pollution down since Ulez extended to outer boroughs, study finds
London air pollution down since Ulez extended to outer boroughs, study finds
Levels of deadly pollutants have dropped, with significant improvements in capital’s most deprived areas People in London have been breathing significantly cleaner air since the expansion of the ultra low emission zone (Ulez), a study has found. Levels…
www.theguardian.com
March 7, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Empowering communities? Exploring devolution's impact on low-income areas

www.lse.ac.uk/lse-player?i...

Tony Travers at about 20 mins is excellent
The state spends about £150bn in London
Of which 20-30 is local / GLA
LSE Player
www.lse.ac.uk
February 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Looking forward to @healthfoundation.bsky.social #REALchallenge lecture on #AI and health.
February 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Research Lead, Population Health Research
Wellcome Trust
London with hybrid working
£82,100
Closes 04/02

wellcome.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Wellco...
Research Lead, Population Health Research
Salary: £82,100 Closing date: Tuesday 4 February 2025 Contract type: Permanent   The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy...
wellcome.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com
January 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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What can the UK learn from international approaches to work and health?

To discuss, Anita Charlesworth will be joined on 28 January by:

• Sarah Cunningham, World Wellbeing Movement
@jonnygiff.bsky.social, @employmentstudies.bsky.social
• Christopher Prinz, OECD
• Myrthe van Vilsteren, UWL
Webinar: What lessons can the UK learn from international approaches to work and health?
This webinar will explore international lessons on work and health, offering insights for improving UK workforce health. It will inform the final report of the Commission for Healthier Working Lives, ...
www.health.org.uk
January 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Are you applying for a NIHR Fellowship - Pre Doc, Doc or Advanced??

If so, NIHR are holding a face to face event for those from Local Government settings in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 to provide specialist advice & guidance.

23rd January in Leeds.

A few places left.

Details - sites.google.com/view/nihrrss...
January 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Our report exploring health care system funding in the UK and 6 European countries concludes that there is no perfect system.

Policymakers should recognise strengths of the UK’s model and focus on securing long-term funding sustainability.

Read it now ⬇️
https://buff.ly/4iW0bsN
Is the grass really greener?
A comparison of how revenue is raised in social insurance and tax-funded health systems.
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January 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Lots more from the elective plan will be drip-fed over the next few days - clearly a big NHS moment for no10

I'm told it'll include new direct payment to GP practices - initially £20 per case - to provide specialist 'advice and guidance' to patients to avoid hospital referrals
NHS England is set to commit to treating 65 per cent of elective patients within 18 weeks by next March, as a staging post to meeting the 92 per cent constitutional target by 2029, under plans to be unveiled next week.

www.hsj.co.uk/policy-and-r...
Exclusive: New ‘elective reform’ targets revealed
NHS England is set to commit to treating 65 per cent of elective patients within 18 weeks by next March, as a staging post to meeting the 92 per cent constitutional target by 2029, under plans to be u...
www.hsj.co.uk
January 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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What builds good health?

Regularly updated and free to access, our local authority dashboard offers insights into the state of health and #HealthInequalities across England.

Explore the data for your local area now 👇

https://buff.ly/3W5QTk6
Local authority dashboard
Explore data for your local authority and neighbourhood
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January 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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NO2 Paris 2007 to now

Mainly transport planning not focused on cars & focus on diesel
January 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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‘The hair stands up’: citizen archaeologists unearth ancient treasures in Scotland
‘The hair stands up’: citizen archaeologists unearth ancient treasures in Scotland
Members of the public are helping to sustain digs across the country, even as volunteering declines They were moving forward in a line across the 10 sq metre trench, volunteer excavators elbow to elbow with academics, and Joe Fitzpatrick was at the far…
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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As we start a new year, we look back at some of the key moments from health and care in 2024. From changes to life expectancy to staffing vacancies, to strike action and the Autumn Budget, explore them all in Siva Anandaciva and Danielle Jefferies's blog: www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
January 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM