In this week’s issue of The Week in Medicine, the decline of the NHS in the UK is discussed by comedian Peter Flanagan, highlighting the trend towards more privatization. The need for 9,000 more doctors by 2042 in Ireland is also mentioned, with questions raised about future forecasting and technological advancements. Additionally, a documentary film called Burkitt, about the man who discovered Burkitt’s lymphoma, is showing at the Galway Film Fleadh. The film tells the story of Dr. Denis Burkitt’s discovery and cure of the disease in sub-Saharan Africa in the 1950s and 60s. It also emphasizes Burkitt’s legacy in preventative medicine.
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