What's happened
Experts warn of an 'existential threat' to the NHS due to underinvestment, staff shortages, and an ageing population.
Why it matters
The NHS crisis has significant implications for public health and healthcare delivery, with experts calling for urgent action to address the systemic challenges facing the health service.
What the papers say
The Guardian highlights the call by a commission of experts to declare the NHS crisis a national emergency, while The Times reports on a world-first testing system to identify the cause of serious illnesses within hours, offering potential solutions to tackle the NHS backlog. Another article in The Times discusses a British nanoscientist's plan to build a pharmaceutical factory in space, which could revolutionize cancer treatment.
How we got here
The NHS is grappling with years of underinvestment, serious staff shortages, and the demands of an ageing population, leading to a deep cancer crisis and record numbers of patients being denied timely treatment.
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