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🇪🇨 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

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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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG expands eye care initiative to eight states

The Nigerian Federal Government has expanded its JigiBola 2.0 Initiative to include eight additional states, aiming to improve access to affordable eye care services.

Feb 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Using AI for medical advice can cause you harm, Canadian doctors warn

Canadian doctors express concerns that patients relying on AI for health advice may receive dangerous misinformation due to the lack of access to primary care providers.

Feb 10 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Folha holds seminar on rare diseases in Brazil

Folha is organizing a seminar on rare diseases in Brazil, sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, to discuss diagnosis, access, and innovation in care.

Feb 10 • 21:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

More people in the Czech Republic are entitled to weight loss medications than are currently taking them. What must be fulfilled?

In the Czech Republic, many more individuals qualify for weight loss medications than are actually utilizing them, raising questions about access and awareness.

Feb 10 • 08:45 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Trump administration launches TrumpRx to lower prescription drug costs

The Trump administration has unveiled TrumpRx, a new website designed to help Americans access discounted prescription medications directly from manufacturers as part of efforts to reduce health care costs.

Feb 6 • 03:07 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

South Sudan: Save the Children suspends its activities in the east of the country

Save the Children has suspended its operations in eastern South Sudan following a series of attacks on its facilities, affecting access to care for hundreds of children and families.

Feb 6 • 01:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito inaugurates health center with $394,000 investment and multiple services

The Santa Bárbara Type A Health Center in southern Quito was inaugurated to enhance primary health care and improve community access to services.

Feb 5 • 19:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Modernization of rooms and equipment at the Central Hospital and Maternal-Child Hospital of San Isidro

San Isidro is modernizing its healthcare infrastructure with upgrades to the Central Hospital aimed at improving access and quality of care for patients and healthcare workers.

Feb 4 • 22:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Life & Tech

World Cancer Day: Foundation raises alarm over silent deaths of indigent women

A Kaduna-based foundation has urged for urgent action to tackle the rising cancer rates among poor women in Nigeria, emphasizing the impact of poverty, stigma, and limited access to care on preventable deaths.

Feb 4 • 12:28 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Africa: WHO Launches 2026 Appeal to Help Millions of People in Health Emergencies and Crisis Settings

The World Health Organization has initiated a 2026 global appeal to provide health care access to millions affected by humanitarian crises and conflicts.

Feb 4 • 05:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Extreme Heat: How to Care for Your Cat in High Temperatures

As temperatures rise in Buenos Aires, pet owners are urged to take special precautions to prevent dehydration and fatigue in their animals by ensuring constant access to hydration and proper ventilation.

Feb 3 • 17:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

'Every Day We Are Fighting to Live': Patients with Rare Diseases Demand Medicines and Hospital Care Failures

Patients with rare diseases are advocating for better access to medicines and addressing failures in hospital care, sharing personal harrowing experiences of their struggles.

Feb 3 • 12:31 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Unicef: 4,000 children need care outside Gaza

Unicef spokesperson Jonathan Crickx emphasizes that while the opening of the Rafah border crossing is a significant step forward, sick and injured children still require access to proper care in Gaza.

Feb 2 • 21:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Wepsy: Platform that expands access to mental health

The article discusses the growing demand for mental health care in Brazil, highlighting the lack of qualified psychological support and the issues many face in continuing therapy.

Feb 2 • 18:14 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

At the Gate of Waiting: People of Gaza: What Prevents Us from Living a Decent Life?

In Khan Younis, residents face the longest queue of their lives at the Rafah crossing, with over 40,000 patients waiting to access medical treatment abroad amid despair and uncertainty.

Feb 2 • 15:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Right now, it would be easy to get rid of rats: just take care of the placement of garbage bins

A severe winter is challenging for rat populations, with expert Tuomas Aivelo suggesting that winter is the best time to manage these populations by preventing access to human food sources.

Feb 2 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Public health crisis unfolding in Minneapolis as residents avoid healthcare

A public health crisis is developing in Minneapolis as residents, fearing federal action, avoid seeking healthcare, prompting community organizations to offer alternative care methods.

Feb 2 • 12:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Life & Tech

Care at home. How to improve access to caregiving services for seniors and people with disabilities?

The article discusses the challenges of caregiving for seniors and disabled individuals and explores the development of telecare networks and day support centers from the perspective of professionals in the field.

Jan 15 • 17:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"To attack liberal medicine is to attack access to care for the French": thousands of doctors strike in the streets of Paris

Thousands of doctors marched in Paris on January 10 to protest the attacks on liberal medicine and the proposed changes in the social security budget that impact healthcare access.

Jan 10 • 16:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

MPs to debate change in law after man's cancer death due to 'lottery'

After the death of Owain James from a brain tumor, his widow is campaigning for legislative changes to address the unequal access to cancer care known as the 'postcode lottery.'

Jan 7 • 07:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The importance of healthcare has increased. It is now an element of state security

The article discusses how perceptions of healthcare have changed regarding state security, the dominance of healthcare topics in parliamentary debates in 2025, societal concerns about healthcare access, financial challenges facing the system in the coming years, impacts of salaries and specialization on the health sector, and issues surrounding healthcare privatization.

Dec 30 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

3,000 neighbors of Almería mobilize against health cuts: "We are small towns, but we are people"

3,000 residents of Almería have come together to protest against cuts to healthcare services, highlighting detrimental impacts on small communities' access to primary care.

Dec 28 • 20:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Argyris Xafis: 'My mother died today. Fanis. Not at all full of days'

Actor Argyris Xafis shares the heart-wrenching story of his mother's cancer diagnosis and her struggle over five years, highlighting the healthcare system's failures that hindered her access to necessary medical care.

Dec 28 • 11:00 UTC

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