Fergus Walsh

Fergus Walsh is the BBC's medical correspondent, reporting on global disease threats such as bird flu, swine flu, Sars and Mers - both coronaviruses - and Ebola. He has been with the BBC since 2004. Prior to joining the BBC, Walsh worked as a freelance journalist for various publications including The Guardian and The Independent. Walsh has a degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge and a Master's degree in Journalism from City University London.

Biography:  https://www.bbc.com/news/health-52935644

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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  • Fergus Walsh reports on global disease threats such as bird flu, swine flu, Sars and Mers - both coronaviruses - and Ebola. He has been waiting much of his career for a global pandemic.

Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • The device targets the thalamus, which is a hub for electrical signals in the brain.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

UK's First Successful Deep Brain Stimulation for Epilepsy: Oran's Life-Changing Story

UK's First Successful Deep Brain Stimulation for Epilepsy: Oran's Life-Changing Story

Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 In a groundbreaking trial at Great Ormond Street Hospital, the first UK child with severe epilepsy, identified as Oran, undergoes successful deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment. The innovative therapy targets the thalamus to block electrical pathways and prevent seizures from spreading. Oran's life-changing experience marks a new era in epilepsy treatment with a rechargeable device that significantly improves upon previous models.