Health

Companies engaged in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, research services, home healthcare, hospital operations, long‑term care, and the manufacture and supply of medical equipment and supplies. The sector also includes pharmaceutical retailers and providers of health‑information services. UK‑listed companies in this sector include AstraZeneca plc, GlaxoSmithKline plc, Smith & Nephew plc, Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc, ConvaTec Group plc, Spire Healthcare plc and EMIS Group plc.

Genflow Highlights Durable Early Results in SIRT6 Gene Therapy Dog Study

Genflow reported that positive safety and efficacy signals from its ongoing SLAB trial have been maintained three months post dosing, supporting the durability of its SIRT6 gene therapy as the..

Ethtry increases Ethereum treasury to 816.67 ETH after £100,000 purchase

Ethtry Plc said it purchased 66.6737 ETH for £100,000 on 27 March 2026, bringing its total Ethereum holdings to 816.6737 ETH. The company said its treasury holdings are being staked..

GSK expands Exdensur approval in China to CRSwNP

The NMPA has approved Exdensur for adults with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, based on phase III data showing improved nasal polyp and obstruction scores, with tolerability similar to placebo...

Brava Health expands clinical intelligence within its operating system

Brava Health is expanding its operating system with integrated pain validation and chronic care tools, aiming to give clinicians better context and more timely insight before appointments begin...

Brava Health expands EMR Platform with new pain validation and chronic care integration

Brava Health announced the integration of a proprietary pain validation and chronic care methodology, developed by Johns Hopkins alumni and professors, into its EMR platform to support earlier diagnostics, longitudinal..

Why operating room efficiency is becoming a strategic investment priority

Hospitals can create more surgical capacity by fixing workflow problems rather than simply arguing over theatre time...

AstraZeneca reports positive Phase III EMERALD-3 results in unresectable liver cancer

In the Phase III EMERALD-3 trial, AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi- and Imjudo-based regimen plus lenvatinib and TACE significantly improved progression-free survival versus TACE alone in embolisation-eligible unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, with an interim..

Cizzle Biotechnology secures up to £250,000 funding facility to support CIZ1B test launch

Cizzle Biotechnology has entered into a new unsecured convertible loan note facility with existing investor Frazer Lang, giving the company access to up to £250,000 to support the planned commercial..

Dr Dan Gooding on Nuformix’s NXP002 opportunity in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Executive Director Dr Dan Gooding discusses Nuformix’s NXP002 programme for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the value of FDA orphan drug designation, and how the recent fundraise supports partnering discussions...

Aptamer Group retail offer raises £274,000, total fundraise reaches £4.5 million

Aptamer Group said its retail offer closed having raised about £274,000 before expenses. Subject to shareholder approval at the general meeting on 13 April 2026, the company expects to issue..

Ethtry appoints founder Mike Murphy as executive director

Ethtry Plc has appointed founder Mike Murphy to the board as an executive director with immediate effect. The company said Murphy’s capital markets experience and knowledge of the business will..

GSK wins China approval for Exdensur in severe asthma

GSK said China’s National Medical Products Administration approved Exdensur (depemokimab) for severe eosinophilic asthma in adults and adolescents aged 12 and older, supported by phase III data showing sustained exacerbation..

CVS Group CEO Richard Fairman to retire following successor appointment

CVS Group plc has announced that Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairman intends to retire from the Board and his role for personal reasons. He will remain in post until a..

Verici Dx expands its route to market through Illinois coverage agreement

Verici Dx has improved access for Tutivia in Illinois and strengthened its positioning for broader US payer expansion...

GSK advances bepirovirsen in Europe with EMA review acceptance

The EMA has accepted GSK’s application for bepirovirsen in chronic hepatitis B, following Phase III data showing statistically significant functional cure rates versus standard of care alone...

Aptamer Group launches retail offer to raise up to £0.5 million at 0.6p per share

Aptamer Group plc has opened a UK retail offer through the BookBuild Platform to raise up to £0.5 million by issuing up to 83.3 million new ordinary shares at 0.6..

Patient-controlled data could become healthcare’s next strategic battleground

Patient ownership of health data could become a defining issue in healthcare, with major implications for AI adoption, platform strategy and where long-term sector value is created...

Aptamer Group reports higher H1 revenue and launches £3.75m bookbuild

Aptamer Group said H1 2026 revenue rose 27% to £0.83 million, with progress across licensing, fee-for-service contracts and asset development. The company also announced a bookbuild expected to raise at..

EDX Medical to lead Scottish Prostate Cancer Testing Initiative

EDX Medical will serve as the primary delivery partner for the Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative, which plans to offer free PSA testing to 25,000 men across Scotland and explore ways..

Brava Health and the investment case for time-centred care

Brava Health is building a time-centred health and wellness proposition that focuses on better living, clearer outcomes and stronger long-term relevance...
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Genflow Highlights Durable Early Results in SIRT6 Gene Therapy Dog Study

Genflow reported that positive safety and efficacy signals from its ongoing SLAB trial have been maintained three months post dosing, supporting the durability of its SIRT6 gene therapy as the study continues...

Ethtry increases Ethereum treasury to 816.67 ETH after £100,000 purchase

Ethtry Plc said it purchased 66.6737 ETH for £100,000 on 27 March 2026, bringing its total Ethereum holdings to 816.6737 ETH. The company said its treasury holdings are being staked as part of its long-term Ethereum strategy...

GSK expands Exdensur approval in China to CRSwNP

The NMPA has approved Exdensur for adults with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, based on phase III data showing improved nasal polyp and obstruction scores, with tolerability similar to placebo...

Brava Health expands clinical intelligence within its operating system

Brava Health is expanding its operating system with integrated pain validation and chronic care tools, aiming to give clinicians better context and more timely insight before appointments begin...

Brava Health expands EMR Platform with new pain validation and chronic care integration

Brava Health announced the integration of a proprietary pain validation and chronic care methodology, developed by Johns Hopkins alumni and professors, into its EMR platform to support earlier diagnostics, longitudinal monitoring, and more informed clinical decision-making...

Why operating room efficiency is becoming a strategic investment priority

Hospitals can create more surgical capacity by fixing workflow problems rather than simply arguing over theatre time...

AstraZeneca reports positive Phase III EMERALD-3 results in unresectable liver cancer

In the Phase III EMERALD-3 trial, AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi- and Imjudo-based regimen plus lenvatinib and TACE significantly improved progression-free survival versus TACE alone in embolisation-eligible unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, with an interim trend toward overall survival benefit...

Cizzle Biotechnology secures up to £250,000 funding facility to support CIZ1B test launch

Cizzle Biotechnology has entered into a new unsecured convertible loan note facility with existing investor Frazer Lang, giving the company access to up to £250,000 to support the planned commercial launch of its CIZ1B biomarker test in North America, expansion in the UK and Europe, and ongoing clinical work with Moffitt Cancer Center...

Dr Dan Gooding on Nuformix’s NXP002 opportunity in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Executive Director Dr Dan Gooding discusses Nuformix’s NXP002 programme for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the value of FDA orphan drug designation, and how the recent fundraise supports partnering discussions...

Aptamer Group retail offer raises £274,000, total fundraise reaches £4.5 million

Aptamer Group said its retail offer closed having raised about £274,000 before expenses. Subject to shareholder approval at the general meeting on 13 April 2026, the company expects to issue 45.7 million shares at 0.6p each, bringing total gross proceeds from the placing, subscription and retail offer to about £4.5 million...

Ethtry appoints founder Mike Murphy as executive director

Ethtry Plc has appointed founder Mike Murphy to the board as an executive director with immediate effect. The company said Murphy’s capital markets experience and knowledge of the business will support its growth and Ethereum-focused treasury strategy...

GSK wins China approval for Exdensur in severe asthma

GSK said China’s National Medical Products Administration approved Exdensur (depemokimab) for severe eosinophilic asthma in adults and adolescents aged 12 and older, supported by phase III data showing sustained exacerbation reduction versus placebo...

CVS Group CEO Richard Fairman to retire following successor appointment

CVS Group plc has announced that Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairman intends to retire from the Board and his role for personal reasons. He will remain in post until a successor is appointed to support an orderly transition...

Verici Dx expands its route to market through Illinois coverage agreement

Verici Dx has improved access for Tutivia in Illinois and strengthened its positioning for broader US payer expansion...

GSK advances bepirovirsen in Europe with EMA review acceptance

The EMA has accepted GSK’s application for bepirovirsen in chronic hepatitis B, following Phase III data showing statistically significant functional cure rates versus standard of care alone...

Aptamer Group launches retail offer to raise up to £0.5 million at 0.6p per share

Aptamer Group plc has opened a UK retail offer through the BookBuild Platform to raise up to £0.5 million by issuing up to 83.3 million new ordinary shares at 0.6 pence each, with one warrant for every three shares subscribed...

Patient-controlled data could become healthcare’s next strategic battleground

Patient ownership of health data could become a defining issue in healthcare, with major implications for AI adoption, platform strategy and where long-term sector value is created...

Aptamer Group reports higher H1 revenue and launches £3.75m bookbuild

Aptamer Group said H1 2026 revenue rose 27% to £0.83 million, with progress across licensing, fee-for-service contracts and asset development. The company also announced a bookbuild expected to raise at least £3.75 million to extend cash runway into 2028...

EDX Medical to lead Scottish Prostate Cancer Testing Initiative

EDX Medical will serve as the primary delivery partner for the Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative, which plans to offer free PSA testing to 25,000 men across Scotland and explore ways to improve early detection and diagnosis of the disease...

Brava Health and the investment case for time-centred care

Brava Health is building a time-centred health and wellness proposition that focuses on better living, clearer outcomes and stronger long-term relevance...
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