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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Medicover President: Let’s Create a Quality Market with Patient Focus

The President of Medicover, Dr. Artur Białkowski, advocates for developing a healthcare market in Poland that prioritizes quality and patient care, suggesting that private healthcare facilities investing in modern technologies should be able to access national funding contracts.

Mar 23 • 08:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Forced to give birth at the hospital door due to lack of a male companion: Taliban edicts endanger Afghan women's lives

Afghan women face life-threatening conditions as Taliban edicts restrict their access to healthcare, forcing them to give birth in dangerous situations.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Reduction in surgeries a blow for many endometriosis patients

The proposed reduction in endometriosis surgeries at the clinic has raised concerns from patients and advocates regarding access to necessary medical care.

Mar 22 • 15:31 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Concerns over 'account freezing'... Thoughts of a caregiver living separately from parents who both require care

A caregiver expresses anxiety over her elderly parents' gradual cognitive decline and worries that they may lose access to their bank accounts as they age.

Mar 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Health initiative for women takes place in Cuiabá this Saturday (21)

A health event focusing on women's health will occur in Cuiabá, Brazil, offering various medical services to address the backlog in specialized care.

Mar 21 • 11:14 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Rwanda Expands Surgical Access with New Kibungo Teaching Hospital Spoke

Rwanda is enhancing surgical care with the launch of a new surgical department at Kibungo Level Two Teaching Hospital, aimed at improving access to critical surgical services within the community.

Mar 20 • 09:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis issues 'do not assume' warning to people moved to Universal Credit

Martin Lewis warns individuals transitioned to Universal Credit about potentially losing access to free NHS prescriptions and dental care due to lower income thresholds.

Mar 17 • 20:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Access to healthcare continues to decline": 73% of French people have given up on care in the last five years

A recent report indicates that 73% of French citizens have forgone necessary healthcare in the past five years, prompting calls for increased attention from presidential candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.

Mar 17 • 11:41 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Bangui, a Pharma Box to make health accessible to residents

A new initiative in Bangui aims to improve health care access through the introduction of the Pharma Box, which stores essential medicines for vulnerable populations.

Mar 15 • 23:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cabo Frio begins to implement IUD and hormonal implant in primary care units

Cabo Frio has started offering intrauterine devices (IUDs) and subdermal hormonal implants through its public healthcare system to enhance women’s access to long-term contraceptive methods.

Mar 14 • 19:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Children's Vision Screening Disputes: Are Care Resources Being Used in Their Best Interests?

The article discusses the debate over the delegation of children’s vision screenings to optometrists in Latvia amidst concerns over quality and access to care.

Mar 13 • 07:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Prioritize Public Health Doctors in Medically Vulnerable Areas Due to Decrease in Public Health Doctors

The South Korean government has announced measures to prioritize the allocation of public health doctors in medically vulnerable areas in response to a significant decrease in their numbers.

Mar 13 • 05:03 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Majority of Albertans support proposal to restrict temporary immigrants’ access to health care: poll

A new poll shows that a significant majority of Albertans support a proposal to limit access to public services, including healthcare, to only Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and provincially approved immigrants.

Mar 10 • 16:28 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario government home care vendor paid ransom to regain access to its servers: report

A vendor providing medical supplies to Ontario's home care agency paid a ransom after a ransomware attack compromised data of about 200,000 patients.

Mar 10 • 04:31 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Decline in GP home visits drives vulnerable people into care homes

An 85% decline in GP home visits in Australia has led to vulnerable populations, including the elderly and chronically ill, being admitted to care facilities prematurely due to lack of accessible medical care.

Mar 9 • 19:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents of Manduri report wait times of up to two months for dental care in the public system: 'immense delay,' says patient

Residents in Manduri, Brazil, are experiencing long wait times of over two months for dental care in public health facilities.

Mar 9 • 10:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Almost a third of people in England use private dentists amid NHS dental crisis

A significant increase in the number of people in England using private dental services is noted due to the ongoing NHS dental crisis, particularly among financially struggling households.

Mar 9 • 09:57 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Patient 'effectively ramped' for three days waiting for care

A regional Australian patient faced a three-day wait for care due to a lack of available hospital beds, highlighting issues in regional healthcare access.

Mar 8 • 22:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

United States limits access to HIV treatment

Thousands of Americans are losing access to HIV treatment as nearly 20 states impose restrictions on assistance programs.

Mar 8 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Baniwa Indigenous Woman Becomes the First Female Doctor of Her Ethnicity to Care for Her Community: 'I Came Back to Help My People'

Ilzinei da Silva, a Baniwa Indigenous woman from Amazonas, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first female doctor of her ethnicity, dedicated to improving healthcare access in her community.

Mar 8 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Anu Reim: How good is family doctor care really?

Anu Reim discusses the quality of family doctor care in Estonia, emphasizing its importance for patient-doctor relationships and addressing concerns over access to necessary medical assistance.

Mar 7 • 07:12 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: A Revamped Health Centre Brings Care Closer to Sarkin Kura in Kano

The revitalization of a Primary Healthcare Centre in Sarkin Kura, Kano significantly improves access to medical care for residents, especially pregnant women.

Mar 6 • 08:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Wegovy will reach SUS health units in a Novo Nordisk project

The Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has announced a program to provide access to Wegovy in three public health centers in Brazil, alongside a multidisciplinary care protocol.

Mar 5 • 22:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

The law that terminates aid for refugees from Ukraine has come into force. What changes will occur?

A new law in Poland limits aid for Ukrainian refugees, dictating their rights to residence, employment, and access to medical care based on their employment status.

Mar 5 • 09:57 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The right to health in a critical state

Public health in Ecuador is facing serious challenges, affecting countless families who struggle with inadequate access to essential medical care and treatments.

Feb 28 • 13:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Government Intensifies Fight Against Cancer As Officials Inspect New Treatment Centre in Kisii

The Kenyan government is enhancing its fight against cancer by overseeing the construction of a new treatment center in Kisii to improve access to specialized care.

Feb 27 • 12:21 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

New Brunswick providing $1.7 million to expand primary care in the province

The New Brunswick government is allocating $1.7 million to enhance the collaborative care clinic in the Nackawic-Millville area, aiming to improve access to primary health care for residents.

Feb 26 • 22:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"What shocked me is exile in addition to pain": Sébastien Chenu justifies his vote in favor of the end-of-life bill

Sébastien Chenu, the vice-president of the RN party in France, explains his support for a contentious end-of-life bill, emphasizing the need for equality in access to palliative care.

Feb 26 • 08:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Concerns Medicare changes obstruct rural patients' mental health care

Rural Australians express worries that the latest Medicare changes hinder access to necessary mental health treatment through video consultations.

Feb 26 • 00:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario family health teams urge funding to retain nurses, health professionals

Ontario family health teams are calling for increased funding to retain nurses and other health professionals, as they warn that crucial support for primary care is deteriorating amidst efforts to improve healthcare access.

Feb 24 • 12:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

No More Trouble for Cancer Treatment... Government to Invest 10 Billion Won in 13 Regional Cancer Centers Next Year

The South Korean government plans to enhance local cancer care by investing 10 billion won in 13 regional cancer centers to address disparities in healthcare access between metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas.

Feb 24 • 11:22 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Canadians’ ease of access to primary care depends on where you live: CMA survey

A new survey reveals significant disparities in access to primary care across Canada, particularly affecting residents in specific provinces and territories.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free psychological and psychiatric care: how to access the service at UFPA

The Federal University of Pará (UFPA) offers free psychological and psychiatric services through its Psychology Clinic to enhance mental health access.

Feb 23 • 11:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ekiti adopts digital solutions to improve maternal health, reach remote patients

The Ekiti State Government is implementing digital solutions to enhance maternal health care, allowing access to medical support through phone and messaging services.

Feb 22 • 12:31 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Examples of people with opioid addiction quitting treatment due to arrival fees

A report discusses how fees for treatment can discourage individuals with opioid addiction from continuing their care.

Feb 21 • 12:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

STEPHEN KINNOCK: 'Desperate people are pulling out their teeth - DIY dentistry leads to worse'

Stephen Kinnock discusses the crisis in NHS dentistry and the rise of DIY dentistry due to lack of access to dental care.

Feb 21 • 06:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major dentists update as thousands of patients to get access to new appointments

The UK government has announced changes to the definition of 'urgent' dental care, allowing thousands of patients to access new appointments they previously could not.

Feb 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Patients report delays at the Municipal Hospital of São José dos Campos; City Hall cites system instability

Patients at the Municipal Hospital of São José dos Campos reported significant delays in receiving care due to a temporary system outage affecting information access.

Feb 19 • 22:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

KUKU ⟩ Trapped in Ice Prangli Resident: I also freeze milk, but the child misses the fresh produce

A resident of Prangli Island describes the challenges faced due to the island's ferry being under repair, affecting access to fresh food and medical care.

Feb 19 • 13:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

"Inhuman experiment". What awaits Ukrainian refugees after the aid expires?

Ukrainian refugees in Poland express deep concerns over limited access to medical care and the uncertain future as aid programs come to an end.

Feb 18 • 17:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Real Estate Under Special Care

A promotional offer combining access to PRO.RP.PL and The New York Times for a year.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Senator Olga Patricia promotes reform to guarantee dignified menstruation in the Mexican educational system

Senator Olga Patricia Sosa Ruiz has introduced a reform proposal aimed at ensuring that girls and women in Mexico's educational system have access to dignified menstrual care and education.

Feb 18 • 03:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

From a few to 80 patients per hour. 'Rzeczpospolita' has discovered how burdened emergency departments are

Emergency departments in Poland are experiencing increased patient loads due to systemic issues in primary health care access and diagnostic limitations.

Feb 17 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

‘Horrific’ rise in kids needing rotting teeth surgically removed in hospital

A report highlights a concerning increase in children requiring surgical removal of decayed teeth, with 56,000 operations performed in England amid declining access to NHS dental care.

Feb 17 • 10:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

More than 3 cases of cancer are diagnosed daily in children under 15, and pediatricians call for measures to improve access

Child cancer is more common than believed, with over 3 daily cases in Argentina, prompting pediatricians to advocate for better access to care.

Feb 15 • 20:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Hope dashed: One year after, pregnant women yet to access free CS at LUTH, UCH

A year after the initiative for free caesarean sections for indigent pregnant women, many Nigerian teaching hospitals have yet to implement the policy effectively, leaving vulnerable mothers struggling to afford care.

Feb 15 • 01:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

NHS dentistry is surviving by the skin of its teeth - 'fundamental reform' is in order

NHS dentistry in the UK faces a severe crisis, with many patients unable to access care, prompting calls for fundamental reforms to ensure its survival.

Feb 14 • 00:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Youth Psychiatry Awaiting Breakthrough Under Overload

Efforts to accelerate the access of children with mental health issues to psychiatric care in Estonia are facing significant challenges and delays.

Feb 12 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MedStar expands digestive health services and opens a new unit

MedStar has announced the opening of a new unit in Vitória da Conquista, Brazil, enhancing its digestive health services and expanding access to care.

Feb 12 • 18:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Social Justice: Show Me Your Teeth and I Will Tell You Who You Are

An essay discusses how dental health is a reflection of social status in Germany, emphasizing the implications of access to dental care.

Feb 12 • 15:09 UTC

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