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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The rates of self-harm among children and young people have increased tenfold in seven years, warns BKUS

Self-harm among teenagers in Latvia has increased tenfold over seven years, as indicated by a recent analysis commissioned by the Ministry of Health.

Mar 1 • 13:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Health: Up to 460,000 Women with Endometriosis in Bavaria

Estimates suggest that up to 460,000 women in Bavaria suffer from endometriosis, according to the Bavarian Ministry of Health.

Mar 1 • 11:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Ministry says the health agreement of the PM of Roraima is illegal and requests termination in 30 days

The Public Ministry of Roraima has declared a health agreement of the Military Police illegal and is urging its termination within 30 days.

Feb 28 • 15:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RN is the 2nd state in the country with the most obese adults, says Ministry of Health

Rio Grande do Norte has the second highest rate of adult obesity in Brazil, with 42% of adults attending the public health system showing some degree of obesity.

Feb 28 • 11:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Whooping cough outbreak among Yanomami affects babies and involves co-infections and vaccination fragility

An outbreak of whooping cough among the Yanomami people in Brazil has prompted an emergency response from the Ministry of Health, particularly affecting infants and highlighting issues of co-infections and vaccination weaknesses.

Feb 28 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ceará receives free collection points for genetic tests for rare diseases

Ceará has introduced free collection points for genetic tests aimed at identifying rare diseases in public health.

Feb 28 • 00:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Charity Board donates 52,000 vials of insulin worth $1.1 million to the Ministry of Health

The Charity Board has donated 52,000 vials of insulin, valued at $1.1 million, to Ecuador's Ministry of Health to support diabetes patients nationwide.

Feb 28 • 00:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hackers stole medical data and information of 15 million citizens in France

The French Ministry of Health announced that hackers breached administrative records and medical notes of over 15 million individuals.

Feb 27 • 20:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Major changes regarding burials and death declarations. New regulations are sparking discussion

The Polish Ministry of Health is reforming the law on medical activities, introducing the role of a coroner to officially declare deaths occurring outside medical facilities or homes, along with updating procedures and introducing an electronic death certificate.

Feb 27 • 18:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

9000 PLN minimum wage for psychologists? The Ministry wants to postpone the raise deadline

The Polish Ministry of Health is considering postponing the scheduled increase in minimum wages for psychologists and other public healthcare workers, which is tied to last year's average national salary.

Feb 27 • 18:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Selection process for community agents in Zé Doca suspended due to suspected manipulation of scores and 'resurrection' of candidates

The selection process for community health agents in Zé Doca, Brazil, has been suspended following allegations of score manipulation and the appearance of absent candidates at the top of the results.

Feb 27 • 18:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After complaints, biometric point system to be implemented in health units in city of Acre; understand

The city of Brasiléia in Acre will implement a biometric point system in its health units following a request from the Public Ministry due to attendance issues among health workers.

Feb 27 • 17:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Major change in Polish schools? MEN responds to the Wprost survey. "This demand resonates"

A recent survey shows that a majority of Poles support making health education a mandatory subject in schools, prompting a response from the Polish Ministry of Education.

Feb 27 • 14:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The circus continues: a thank you from the ministry to a swindler who deceived the people of Kaunas

A woman from Kaunas expresses gratitude to a dubious health advisor, noting her suspicions about the advisor's practices and fees.

Feb 27 • 11:41 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Nestle: The cereulide toxin was found in an infant who drank milk

The French Ministry of Health confirmed the detection of the cereulide toxin in an infant treated in France after consuming recalled milk.

Feb 27 • 09:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Two personnel changes at the Ministry of Health. We know the details

The Ministry of Health in Poland has undergone key personnel changes with the dismissal of communication director Jakub Gołąb and the resignation of equality department director Dagmara Korbasińska-Chwedczuk.

Feb 27 • 07:27 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Removal of Pregnancy and Abortion from Middle School 'Life Safety Education' Classes, Following Ministry of Education's Guidance

Japan's Ministry of Education has instructed schools to remove topics on pregnancy and abortion from their 'Life Safety Education' curriculum, aimed at preventing sexual violence among students.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Lebanon says Israel killed teenage boy in its strikes

The Israeli army's airstrikes in eastern Lebanon resulted in the death of a Syrian teenager, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.

Feb 26 • 17:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New regulations on burials and determining death. Changes to key principles

The Polish Ministry of Health is working on reforming healthcare laws to introduce the profession of coroner, aimed at clarifying procedures for determining death outside medical facilities.

Feb 26 • 11:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

SAM: The number of state-funded medical school places will be increased for the 2026 admission

The Lithuanian Ministry of Health has announced an increase in state-funded medical school places through collaboration with various governmental bodies to encourage students to work in regional healthcare after graduation.

Feb 26 • 08:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Employment Insurance Premium Rate Decreased for Two Consecutive Years from 1.45% to 1.35% - Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has announced a reduction in the employment insurance premium rate from 1.45% to 1.35% starting April 1, 2026, marking the second consecutive year of decline due to improving employment conditions.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Changes in the national vaccination calendar: advance the second dose of the triple viral vaccine

Argentina's Ministry of Health has advanced the schedule for the second dose of the triple viral vaccine to be administered between 15 and 18 months of age.

Feb 26 • 06:20 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania Raises Alarm Over a Surge in Cases of Severe Respiratory Illnesses

Tanzania's Ministry of Health has issued a warning about the recent rise in cases of severe respiratory illnesses, including influenza and COVID-19, urging the public to follow preventive measures.

Feb 26 • 05:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Is Health Education Mandatory? Poles Gave Valuable Advice to the Ministry of Education. Survey for 'Wprost'

A new survey reveals that although health education is part of school curriculums in Poland, its mandatory status is being debated amidst contrasting views from educational and religious leaders.

Feb 26 • 04:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Health Ministry Again Fails to Meet Deadlines with Delay of Provisional List of Those Approved in the MIR, FIR, and EIR Tests

The Spanish health ministry has failed to publish the provisional results of the MIR exams, affecting candidates’ ability to select their specialties.

Feb 26 • 00:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NAFDAC has powers to ban sachet alcohol – Health ministry

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health asserts that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has the legal authority to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in small containers.

Feb 26 • 00:18 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

New Right postpones press conference with member of Parliament

New Right has postponed a press conference to announce a current member of Parliament joining the party due to pending responses from the Ministry of the Interior and Health.

Feb 25 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Ministry of Climate supports the ban on single-use e-cigarettes in the European Union

The Estonian Ministry of Climate supports a proposal to ban single-use e-cigarettes across the European Union, backed by a public letter from various organizations and school leaders.

Feb 25 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Consumption will prohibit the sale of energy drinks to those under 16 years and to those under 18 for those with higher caffeine content

Spain's Ministry of Consumption plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to individuals under 16, and restrict those with high caffeine content until the age of 18.

Feb 25 • 10:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ban on sitting at work. The ministry responded to the issue

The Polish Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy addressed concerns regarding mandatory standing work conditions following a parliamentary inquiry.

Feb 25 • 08:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Emergency Patient ‘Transfer Hospital Search’ Changes from 119 Ambulance to Ministry of Health and Welfare Situational Room

The responsibility of finding hospitals for severe emergency patients will shift from the 119 ambulance service to the Health and Welfare Ministry's Situational Room as part of a pilot project aimed at improving emergency room efficiency.

Feb 25 • 01:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Flagship move of the Ministry of Education for correction? Expert warns. "It cannot be separated"

Controversy continues to surround health education in Polish schools, with varying participation rates and objections from religious authorities.

Feb 24 • 16:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Flu Vaccination: Who Should Get Vaccinated in This First Stage

Argentina's Health Ministry is advancing the flu vaccination campaign for 2026 to counter the spread of the H3N2 variant.

Feb 24 • 15:52 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

This year, 500 thousand euros will be available for popular sports

The Latvian Ministry of Education and Science announced that additional funding for popular sports will enable more public sports events this year, aimed at increasing regular physical activity among residents.

Feb 24 • 12:35 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Fraudulent receipt of approximately 2 billion yen in human resource development grants; expenses effectively funneled back from training institutions

Reports reveal a nationwide fraudulent receipt of approximately 2 billion yen in human resource development grants managed by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

Feb 24 • 10:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: From Paper to Pixels - Driving the Digital Transformation of Community Health Services in Eswatini

Eswatini's Ministry of Health is digitizing community health services with the introduction of an electronic reporting system to improve efficiency and data accuracy.

Feb 24 • 10:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ministry plans major changes to medical exams; doctors oppose

The Polish Ministry of Health intends to restore the oral component of specialization exams for doctors, a move opposed by resident doctors due to concerns over effectiveness and validation of current testing methods.

Feb 24 • 08:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Wille Rydman's Strong Claims About Immigration's Impact on Unemployment - IS Fact-Checked

Wille Rydman, Finland's newly appointed Minister of Social Affairs and Health, has claimed that immigration significantly increases unemployment in Finland, a statement that Ilta-Sanomat fact-checked with an expert from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.

Feb 24 • 04:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Improvement in Air Quality in Yeongdong and Danyang: Ministry of Environment's 'Clear Air in Our Neighborhood' Project

The Ministry of Environment has launched a project aimed at improving air quality in several districts, including Yeongdong, which has faced numerous air pollution complaints.

Feb 24 • 02:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ministry of Public of MG appeals decision that acquitted accused of sexual assault against a 12-year-old girl

The Ministry of Public of Minas Gerais has appealed a court decision that acquitted a man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl, following his previous conviction to over nine years in prison.

Feb 23 • 22:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ministry of Health launched the vaccination campaign Stay Up to Date against measles

The Ecuadorian government has launched a national vaccination campaign against measles in response to rising cases across the Americas, investing $2.6 million in 460,000 vaccines.

Feb 23 • 20:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SP government anticipates delivery of 1.3 million doses of the Butantan dengue vaccine

The São Paulo government has expedited the delivery of 1.3 million doses of the dengue vaccine from the Butantan Institute to the Ministry of Health, as announced by Governor Tarcísio de Freitas.

Feb 23 • 18:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Working 65 Hours a Week for Over 8 Months... Ministry of Labor Identifies Chronic Violations of Unlimited Overtime

The Ministry of Labor has discovered widespread violations of labor laws in manufacturing facilities, where employees consistently work over the legal limit of 52 hours per week, especially in night shifts.

Feb 23 • 10:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Change in MEN regarding flagship movement? "We went for big compromises anyway"

The introduction of health education in Polish schools has sparked debate over its sexuality component, with calls from the Episcopal Conference for parents to opt-out their children from participation.

Feb 23 • 07:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With 54 positions in Pará, applications for the 'More Doctors Specialists' program end this Sunday, 22

The Brazilian Ministry of Health is accepting applications until Sunday for the 'More Doctors - Now there are specialists' program, offering 54 medical positions across 20 municipalities in Pará.

Feb 22 • 16:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] The ‘Emergency Patient Transport System’ is being reformed… The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Fire Agency have different data aggregation

The South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Fire Agency have reported significantly different numbers regarding emergency patient transports, revealing a lack of coordination in their operations.

Feb 22 • 13:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Women with lipedema have late diagnosis and difficulty accessing treatment

Women in Brazil with lipedema face significant barriers in obtaining proper diagnosis and treatment despite assurances from the Ministry of Health.

Feb 22 • 10:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tuberculosis spread in Malaysia not linked to Ramadan — Official

Malaysian health officials clarified that while Ramadan does not cause tuberculosis, increased social interactions during the month could heighten the risk of infection.

Feb 22 • 07:36 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Lebanese official: 8 Hezbollah members killed in Israeli strikes on Friday

The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that ten people died in Israeli strikes on Friday, including eight members of Hezbollah.

Feb 21 • 10:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

More than half of municipalities in Santa Catarina have traces of pesticides in drinking water

A report from the Public Ministry of Santa Catarina indicated that 52% of the state's municipalities have traces of pesticides in their drinking water, raising concerns about long-term health risks despite being within legal limits.

Feb 20 • 20:29 UTC

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