It is hoped AI will help diagnose the likes of cancer, stroke and heart conditions faster, as well as helping to cut NHS waiting times.

The scheme across the UK will screen candidate drugs.

The World Health Organisation carried out a joint external evaluation of the UK’s ability to cope with public health risks prior to the pandemic.

Amanda Pritchard said the NHS is in a ‘prime position’ to make AI-driven technology available quickly.

Wes Streeting delivered a speech at the NHS ConfedExpo on Wednesday.

Chris Hopson, chief strategy officer for NHS England, said industrial action was having a ‘significant impact’ on the health service.

Two genes associated with the immune system’s first line of defence were identified in the study and could help develop new immunotherapies.

A study by the University of Bristol said the rules were restrictive.

Fresh walkouts are scheduled for this month.

The study, which was carried out by University College London, looked at levels of ‘pre-death grief’ among those caring for a loved one with dementia.

The Department of Health and Social Care said new transmissions fell by almost a third between 2019 and 2021.

Paul Scully, minster for tech and digital economy, said the benefits of AI should not be overlooked.

The British Medical Association said the Government is refusing to acknowledge the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on doctors.

Kidney Research UK estimates that kidney disease costs the UK economy £7 billion every year.

Mavacamten would be used to treat obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, with about 7,000 people expected to benefit.

Inspectors visited the charity’s administrative headquarters in Warwickshire over two days in February 2023 to review its leadership and governance.