Healthcare technologies
Technologies could transform and improve the way healthcare is delivered. What are the main concerns and challenges that policy makers should focus on?
Documents to download
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Meningitis, February 1999 (84 KB , PDF)
Recent outbreaks of meningitis in South Wales and elsewhere have led to calls for a more widespread immunisation programme for this
disease. This briefing note explains the causes of meningitis, examines the vaccines available and discusses the issues that arise.
Documents to download
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Meningitis, February 1999 (84 KB , PDF)
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