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Congratulations to Secretary of State Mason Harris, who today becomes the longest-serving Health Secretary in the department’s history.

Having entered office on 28 June 2026, Secretary Harris has now surpassed the previous record for continuous service.

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🚨 UKHSA has confirmed an imported case of HAEV in the UK. Contact tracing is underway, and the current public health risk remains LOW. More information below.

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The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has issued a statement regarding the Hydro-Aerogenic Encephalitic Virus (HAEV) outbreak. The UK Health Security Agency has also published the following Public Health Advisory.

🔗 https://t.co/8KWLhyQZY3
🔗 https://t.co/QUtD5dLoCw

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Happy Birthday to our Secretary of State, Rt. Hon. Dr. Mason Harris.

On behalf of everyone at the Department of Health and Social Care, we wish you a wonderful day and another successful year of public service.

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The Department of Health and Social Care has published the NHS Monthly Health Update for July 2026.

⬇️ Read this month’s update.

🔗 https://t.co/JOoXqeWibx

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Something big is taking shape. 🏗️

Here’s an exclusive first look at the new DHSC Headquarters. Designed to support better collaboration, innovation, and the future of health and social care. More updates coming soon.

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Today, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care introduced the NHS Infrastructure and Modernization Bill to Parliament.

🔗 https://t.co/cZfl1KPKGf

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The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has released the Departments ‘Building a Health Service Fit for the Future’ strategy, outlining the Department’s core priorities. Read his statement below ⬇️

🔗 https://t.co/3VOLHv9qQN

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July is #ChronicIllnessAwarenessMonth. 💚

Many chronic illnesses aren’t visible, but every person living with one deserves understanding, support and access to high quality care.

Together, we can build a healthier, more inclusive future.

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The Prime Minister has appointed Mason Harris to be the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. Subsequently Harris has released the following statement.

🔗 https://t.co/0Wl6l3dvcm