NHS board in West Central Scotland, the largest health board in the UK
Toby Peart, 13, has become one of the first patients in Scotland to undergo brain surgery using a 3D exoscope, enabling surgeons to view with enhanced depth perception. The system is installed at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, with outcomes described as promising as Toby recovers and returns to school.
A UN-backed analysis shows premature births are rising in Ukraine, especially near front lines. Mothers face chronic stress and dangerous conditions, with limited access to diagnosis and care as hospitals operate under bombardment. The trend mirrors broader displacement and health system strain caused by the conflict.