‘It’s not fair’: Nova Scotia family who lost baby says health-care system failed them
A Nova Scotia family expresses their heartbreak after losing their baby, accusing the healthcare system of failing to respond adequately to urgent prenatal concerns.
Finding Emergency Rooms for Severe Patients, the National Medical Center Situation Room Takes Charge... Still Lacks Fundamental Solutions
The South Korean government has launched a pilot project aimed at improving the transfer system for severe emergency patients to ensure they reach hospitals more efficiently, but critics argue that it is only a temporary fix without addressing underlying issues.
Ford government stops reports summarizing child welfare network deaths
The Ford government in Ontario has ceased compiling data on child deaths related to the welfare system, affecting transparency regarding the care of vulnerable children.
We Need Housing for Seniors. Demographic Forecasts Are Ruthless
The article discusses the urgent need for senior housing in Poland due to demographic pressures and challenges in the current care system.
‘No thank you’: Greenland rejects Trump’s hospital ship offer
Greenland's Prime Minister rejects U.S. President Trump's offer to send a hospital ship, defending the local health care system amid tensions over Trump's previous interest in acquiring the territory.
The Abuse of Social Workers During Training and the Success of Integrated Care
A social worker recounts the absurdity of being forced to perform menial tasks instead of gaining relevant experience during training, highlighting issues within South Korea's social welfare system.
"No, thank you": Greenland rejects Donald Trump's offer to send a hospital ship amid his offensive to annex it to the United States
Greenland's leaders have declined Donald Trump's offer to send a hospital ship, asserting that their public healthcare system is adequate and can provide the necessary medical care.
The 60 days of agony of the little warrior. Now a foundation: 'Let it not happen again'
A mother mourns her son Domenico, who died after a prolonged battle in intensive care following a complicated heart operation, leading her to advocate for change in the healthcare system.
Massachusetts healthcare giant ends youth gender care to protect 'hundreds of millions' in funding
A Massachusetts healthcare system has discontinued transgender hormone treatment for minors due to potential funding losses amid federal scrutiny.
A new 100-bed nursing home would be needed tomorrow to solve the problem
A significant need for a new 100-bed nursing home is highlighted to address current issues in the healthcare system.
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.
New traffic accident data confirms that buses are the safest mode
Recent data from traffic accident victim care in João Pessoa highlights buses as the safest mode of transport in the city's transportation system.
Dental Health: "The Condition of Teeth Clearly Indicates the State of a Society"
An interview discusses the implications of proposed changes in Germany's dental care system, particularly the CDU's suggestion for individuals to pay directly for dental visits.
‘The system is broken’: tragedies involving escaped patients expose NSW’s mental health crisis, hospital workers say
Two recent incidents involving escaped mental health patients in New South Wales highlight critical failures in the psychiatric care system, prompting calls for urgent reforms.
The number of private care facilities for seniors is increasing, but not for apartments
Poland faces a growing challenge in its long-term care system for the elderly as the population ages, with an urgent need for more care facility spaces.
FAZ exclusive: Boom in nursing staff, but patients gain nothing from it
Despite a surge in nursing staff due to an unlimited nursing budget, patient care has not improved, highlighting issues in the healthcare system in Germany.
Take care, Spain, of your own Spain!
The article discusses growing disillusionment among Spaniards with their political system, primarily criticizing the major political parties for failing to address citizens' needs.
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.
Ministry: Establishing a State-Funded 24-Hour Emergency Veterinary Assistance System is Not Feasible
Latvian Ministry of Agriculture states that a state-funded 24-hour emergency veterinary assistance system is financially unfeasible due to current budget constraints.
Taking care of healthcare workers
The article emphasizes the need to care for healthcare workers and not just patients to humanize the health system.
Woman shares insight into harrowing childhood in Queensland's state care
A woman recounts her traumatic experiences of abuse and neglect during her time in Queensland's state care system at a child safety inquiry.
A patient expelled from a treatment center was sent to prison, where he was sexually assaulted and abandoned without care
A former patient expelled from a rehabilitation facility has faced sexual assault and neglect during his months in prison due to a lack of proper treatment options.
Nigeria: the hospital system faced with care provided to children[2/2]
The report discusses the challenges faced by Nigeria's healthcare system in light of a recent incident involving the death of a child under private healthcare.
Women seen pushing a stretcher on the street, Video
A viral video from Indore shows two women pushing a stretcher in the city, raising concerns about the health system.
Under consideration to pause surgeries
The Icelandic healthcare system is evaluating the possibility of pausing surgeries due to existing challenges.
DN Debate Replies: A Stressed Hospital is a Stressed Welfare
In a debate piece, Eva Sixt and Lena Hultén question how municipalities will care for vulnerable elderly people during future crises such as pandemic surges or holiday pressures.
Canada investigates the suspect in the shooting's previous contacts with police and health care system
Canadian authorities are investigating previous interactions of the shooting suspect with the police and health care system amid a rare shooting incident in the country.
The 'case of the residences' advances painfully while waiting for the Provincial Court to decide whether to establish a macro case
The 'case of the residences' faces delays and confusion as the Provincial Court deliberates on whether to unify separate judicial procedures related to COVID-19 deaths in Madrid care homes.
Doctors at the Children's Hospital Sound the Alarm: Reform Could Ruin a Functional System
Doctors at the Tallinn Children's Hospital warn that planned structural changes and fragmentation of services may undermine the quality of children's care in Estonia.
Elderly person called for help, but caregivers stayed in the break room - "Good luck, nothing has happened yet"
A malfunctioning nurse call system in a Hyvinkää care home led to residents being unable to summon help, raising serious safety concerns.
A caregiver blocked a senior resident's calls in a nursing home and hid the call button in the wardrobe
A caregiver in a nursing home in Finland prevented a resident from calling for help and hid the alert button, prompting concerns about the care system's failures.
"We want to apologize": two judges declared the adoptability of two children and summoned them to explain why they have been in a home for three years
Two Argentine judges have declared two siblings adoptable after they spent three years in a foster home, and they summoned the children to court to explain the situation and apologize for the delays.
Faction leader arrested in RJ shopping mall receives house arrest to care for daughters in MT
Ingride Fontinelles Morais, arrested for drug trafficking and organized crime association, has been granted house arrest to care for her young children after her defense argued she is their only caregiver.
Parents urge province to create standard of care for Ontario students with diabetes
Parents in Ontario are calling for the establishment of a standardized care system for students with diabetes to ensure their safety in schools.
Pensioner with dementia in 24-hour care found guilty of unpaid car insurance
A 76-year-old woman with dementia was convicted for not insuring a car she can no longer drive due to her health condition.
Mobile hospices fighting for survival / The state saves on the care of the dying; hospices can no longer cover rising costs
Slovak mobile hospices are struggling financially due to inadequate state funding amid rising operational costs.
Collect signatures to create a state-funded emergency veterinary service system
A public initiative in Latvia is gathering signatures to establish a state-funded 24-hour emergency veterinary care system.
Call to create a state-funded emergency veterinary assistance system
A campaign is underway in Latvia to gather signatures for establishing a state-funded 24-hour emergency veterinary care system due to the current lack of such services.
Auli Viitala's column: Feminists should care about working-class men
Auli Viitala argues that feminists need to focus on the issues facing working-class men, who have been marginalized in feminist discourse, despite being adversely affected by the gender system.
California's largest children's hospital system ends gender-affirming care for youth
California's largest children's hospital system has announced the discontinuation of hormone treatments for transgender youth due to pressures from the Trump administration, following a trend of many hospitals scaling back such services.
Maranhão receives 60 vacancies in the Mais Médicos Specialists call; applications open until February 19
Maranhão has received 60 immediate vacancies in the second cycle of the Mais Médicos Specialists program, aimed at enhancing specialized care in the Unified Health System, with applications open until February 19.
Helis Ojala: Money alone won’t heal. Why don’t extra millions shorten the waiting list for child psychiatry?
Helis Ojala discusses the complexities and limitations of Estonia's mental health system for children and adolescents, emphasizing that merely increasing funding is not enough to resolve the lengthy waiting lists for psychiatric care.
The First and Only in Poland
Apartamenty Plus offers seniors the option to buy or rent apartments, as well as accommodation in private care homes with personalized assistance, all linked to a 24-hour reception system for added security.
'Health Does Not Respond', the documentary that portrays the 'dismantling' of public healthcare in Andalusia
The documentary highlights the struggles of individuals within the public healthcare system in Andalusia, showcasing personal stories of delayed diagnoses and inadequate care.
“We saw that it moved the Prime Minister”
Three men abused in childhood at a rural Icelandic farm met with the Prime Minister to discuss serious concerns regarding the foster care system.
Family goes to court three times to secure ICU bed for elderly woman in Foz do Iguaçu
A family from Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, had to go to court three times to secure an ICU bed and neurological care for their 74-year-old mother after she waited days for a transfer in the public health system.
Why You Should Never Pour Boiling Water Down the Sink
Pouring boiling water down the sink may seem convenient but can quietly damage your plumbing system, according to expert Travis Hargrave.
‘Major failing’ in psychiatric care before Joel Cauchi stabbed six people at Bondi Junction, coroner finds
A coroner's report concluded that a significant failure in psychiatric care contributed to Joel Cauchi's relapse and subsequent stabbings at Bondi Junction in 2024, prompting recommendations for improvements in New South Wales' mental health system.
NCS seeks integration of cancer care into primary health system
The President of the Nigerian Cancer Society, Abidemi Omonisi, advocates for improved integration of cancer services within Nigeria's primary healthcare system, emphasizing the need to reach rural communities and internally displaced persons.
Want an independent expert committee to investigate serious incidents in the health care system
Steinunn Thórðardóttir, chair of the Icelandic Medical Association, calls for the establishment of a special committee to investigate deaths and serious incidents in the healthcare system, reflecting concerns over the lack of clarity in handling such situations.