News · 4 May 2026

NHS Rolls Out One-Minute Cancer Jab for Thousands

The NHS has begun rolling out an injectable form of Keytruda, an immunotherapy drug previously given by IV drip lasting up to two hours. The new jab takes one to two minutes, cutting treatment time by up to 90 percent. Around 14,000 cancer patients in England start this therapy each year and most will benefit.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 May 2026 at 5:46

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