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Professor Mike Richards

Earlier detection of cancer and better treatment for survivors

Professor Mike Richards publishes his first annual report on implementation of the Cancer Reform Strategy.

Health Secretary, Alan Johnson

First GP health centre opens

Health Secretary Alan Johnson opens England's first fully operational GP health centre in Bradford.

Updates

Change4Life

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Initiative that aims to help everyone eat well, move more and live longer.

Catch it, Bin it, Kill it

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Preventing the spread of germs during the cold and flu season.

Tobacco

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Find out what DH is doing to reduce the number of deaths caused by smoking.

Health is global

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Learn more about our strategy for improving global health.

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