The father of a young man struck down with variant CJD today confirmed he was willing to meet the Health Minister to voice his concerns over the tackling of the horrific disease.

A 20-year-old Belfast man appears to be winning his battle against variant CJD after undergoing experimental treatment over the past two years.

THE father of a young man suffering from vCJD said he would not hesitate to recommend the earliest possible use of a drug compound that has kept his son alive against all odds and medical advice.

A teenager dying from the human form of BSE is to be allowed to have radical surgery performed in Northern Ireland, a court ruled today.