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Fergus Walsh (born September 1961) is a British journalist who has been the
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's medical editor since 2020, a newly created role, having previously been its long-time medical correspondent since 2006. He has won several awards for medical journalism, and has been commended for his work in making important health topics more understandable to the public.


Education

He attended the Royal Grammar School in
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, and obtained an
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degree from
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in 1983. Walsh completed a post-graduate course in Broadcast Journalism at
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, in
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Career

Walsh became the
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's medical correspondent in 2004. In 2020 he was promoted to the newly created title of medical editor in recognition of his work in relation to the
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Awards

He has won five broadcasting awards from the
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. In December 2009, he received an honorary degree, a Doctorate of Civil Law (DCL) from
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. His citation stated that he had "done more than any other journalist to facilitate public comprehension of the most challenging health issues of our times".


Personal life

Fergus Walsh was born in September 1961. He is married and has a son and two daughters. His wife Dr Véronique Walsh, a former GP, works in the pharmaceutical industry as vice president of
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UK and Ireland. In May 2020, Walsh announced he had tested positive for antibodies of
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, during the global pandemic of the disease.


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External links

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LEPRA Website
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