Jacqui Thornton

Parasitologist, Wellcome Director, and science communicator. Born on March 24, 1938, in Glen Innes, NSW, Australia, she died in London, UK, on April 27, 2026, aged 88 years.

Paediatrician who co-founded Malawi's first medical school. Born on May 3, 1943, in Edenbridge, UK, he died from Parkinson's disease in Blantyre, Malawi, on April 19, 2026, aged 83 years.

The city of São Paulo, Brazil, is involving citizens in an innovative project to combat the health dangers of excessive heat. Jacqui Thornton reports.

Peru is expanding access to surgery and care for patients with cleft conditions in remote areas through intensive capacity-building led by local volunteers. Jacqui Thornton reports.

Former Executive Director of Harm Reduction International and social justice advocate. Born on Nov 14, 1980, in Edmonton, AB, Canada, she died from cancer in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 20, 2025, aged 44 years.

Intensive care physician, researcher, and mentor. He was born in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on Aug 8, 1956, and died in Melbourne, VIC, Australia, on May 6, 2025, aged 68 years.

The House of Commons has approved the Terminally Ill Adults Bill amid narrowing support and ongoing debate. Jacqui Thornton reports.

Colombia's progressive drug policy reforms include the prioritisation of harm reduction, but campaigners fear advances are at risk. Jacqui Thornton reports.

Philosopher and principal author of the Belmont Report on bioethics. Born on Dec 2, 1939, in Austin, TX, USA, he died from complications of a pulmonary embolism in Washington, DC, USA, on Feb 19, 2025, aged 85 years.

Anne Hidalgo, the Mayor of Paris, is known for her pioneering environmental work, but her impact on public health is now being recognised more widely. Jacqui Thornton reports.

The pilot of patient safety initiative Martha's Rule in England ends this month with encouraging early results, but will it be extended? Jacqui Thornton reports.

After a series of senior departures from NHS England, the UK Prime Minister has caused shockwaves by abolishing the body entirely. Jacqui Thornton reports.