Asos have introduced paid leave for staff going though menopause, pregnancy loss or fertility treatment. The online store announced new measures that will allow staff to take paid leave at short notice. They’ve also said that employees experiencing health-related issues such as cancer treatment or fleeing from domestic violence will be offered up to six weeks of paid time off. In a statement, Asos chief … Continue reading Asos offers paid leave for staff going through menopause, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment and more

In honour of his campaign against child poverty, Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has become the youngest person to receive an honorary degree from the University of Manchester. As well as Alex’s friends and family, former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was also there to watch the footballer accept the award. Accepting the award, the 23-year-old said: “To be here in the presence of … Continue reading Marcus Rashford becomes the youngest person to receive an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Manchester

The World Health Organisation has approved the first malaria vaccine! After a successful pilot programme in three African countries, the ‘Mosquirix’ vaccine could save tens of thousands of lives every year. In a statement, WHO’s director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: “I started my career as a malaria researcher, and I longed for the day that we would have an effective vaccine against this … Continue reading World’s first malaria vaccine is approved by World Health Organisation

Thousands of people in England will receive a new treatment for sickle cell disease. The disease, which is more common in people with African or Caribbean heritage, is an inherited blood disorder that prevents hemoglobin in red blood cells from being able to carry oxygen. The disease causes immense pain and organ failure. Patients will be able to receive the new drug, crizanlizumab, by a … Continue reading NHS England will offer treatment for sickle cell disease