Seven laureates in astronomy, life science and medicine, and mathematical sciences were recognised at the 23rd Shaw Prize Award Presentation Ceremony on November 10, the Chief Executive said in a speech.
Cambodia's Health Ministry launched a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign on 10 November 2026, offering free doses to girls aged 13–14 and catch-up shots to girls aged 10–12, with two phases planned from November to December.
The UK regulator announced Innovation Passports for investigational treatments targeting Huntington's disease, non-small cell lung cancer and early Alzheimer's disease, giving developers access to the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway.
Jordan's Ministry of Health inaugurated two vaccine cold rooms in Amman on 8 November 2026, adding 70 cubic metres of storage capacity with UNICEF and South Korean support.
The UK medicines regulator has published a four-year plan to involve patients and the public earlier in its work, from safety reviews to guidance on artificial intelligence and medical devices.
Potential Sciences, a British startup using physics-based AI models to design chemicals and medicines, has secured backing from the UK Government's Sovereign AI fund as part of an eight-figure fundraise announced on 5 November 2026.
A free exhibition at the Hong Kong Science Museum introduces the 2026 Shaw Prize laureates in life science and medicine, astronomy and mathematical sciences, and runs until January 6, 2027.
The Centre for Health Protection recorded a severe paediatric influenza case involving a 7-year-old girl now in serious condition, and reported 29 such cases this season, including two deaths.
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate is inviting comments on a revision of VICH Guideline 49, covering validation of analytical methods used in residue depletion studies of veterinary drugs in food-producing animals. The consultation runs until 25 April 2027.
Online veterinary medicine retailers in Great Britain and Northern Ireland must now display new registration logos after the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme ended on 30 October 2026, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate says.
The UK Health Security Agency is encouraging eligible people celebrating Diwali to get flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations, noting protection takes several days and flu levels usually rise in November.
A Sudan polio vaccination campaign reported on 28 October 2026 aimed to reach about 11 million children in October and November, with the first round split into two phases and a second round planned.
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