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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The state is considering linking health fund payment to patient recovery

The Estonian government is exploring the possibility of tying health fund payments to patient recovery rates as part of a shift towards value-based healthcare funding models.

Mar 23 • 04:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Stradiņa Hospital's Nephrologists: Implementing a Unified Quality in Patient Care Can Save Millions

Nephrologists at Stradiņa Hospital in Latvia are advocating for a unified standard of care that could save the healthcare system millions while providing better treatment for kidney patients.

Mar 22 • 18:15 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What Are the Structural Issues of the Adult Guardianship System and the Truth Behind the 'Guardianship Tribe'? An Ex-Judge Speaks

A former judge discusses systemic problems within Japan's adult guardianship system and the emerging concerns about the backgrounds and motivations of those involved.

Mar 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Superannuation should be used for aged care, not inherited by next generation, aged care CEO says

The CEO of Uniting NSW and ACT advocates for wealthier Australians to utilize their superannuation for aged care rather than passing it on to heirs, aiming to alleviate pressures on the public care system.

Mar 21 • 19:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Czechs Struggle to Find Mental Health Care, Survey Reveals; Expert Offers Guidance on Navigating the System

A recent survey shows that Czechs often struggle to identify the appropriate mental health professionals for their needs, with many seeking care from incorrect specialists.

Mar 21 • 15:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

"Quality for All": New digital tool for assessment and transparency in the National Health System

A new digital tool named "Quality for All" aims to improve the evaluation and functioning of Greece's health system.

Mar 21 • 06:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A researcher warns about the 'silent crisis': are we ready to care for Lithuania's rapidly aging population?

A Lithuanian researcher highlights the impending challenges posed by the aging population, predicting a significant increase in the number of seniors reliant on a declining workforce by 2040.

Mar 20 • 07:52 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario taking first steps to create integrated digital system for medical records

The Ontario government is initiating the development of a comprehensive electronic system for managing medical records, aiming to connect residents with primary care by 2029.

Mar 19 • 17:14 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Two pharmacies closed immediately due to suspected fraud scheme

Two pharmacies in Stockholm have been closed due to their involvement in a fraud scheme that has led to significant financial losses for the health care system.

Mar 19 • 09:47 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Childcare worker guilty of indecent treatment of child, not guilty of rape

A former childcare worker was found guilty of indecent treatment of a child but not guilty of digitally raping the child in his care.

Mar 19 • 09:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Universalization of care is a challenge for treating diabetes in the SUS, experts say

Experts highlight the challenges faced by Brazil's public health system (SUS) in providing effective diabetes care amidst rising incidences of the disease and related health issues.

Mar 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maranhão will transfer R$ 8.2 million per year to the health of Teresina for patient care

The Maranhão state government has signed an agreement to transfer R$ 8.2 million annually to support the healthcare system in Teresina, aimed at improving patient care and managing resources between states.

Mar 17 • 21:04 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Regional Politician: The New Digital Care System is not Usable

Region Skåne officials express concerns over the usability of the Millennium digital care system, prompting a reassessment of its implementation.

Mar 17 • 14:29 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Home Care Assistance, the Analysis by Family Care: "A Sector Worth 17 Billion, but Half of the Relationships are Irregular. Without Structural Tax Relief, There is a Risk of Social Emergency"

Italy's home care sector, valued at 17 billion euros, faces challenges with half of its relationships being irregular, raising concerns about potential social emergencies without structural tax reforms.

Mar 17 • 14:23 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Arvid, 26, dog under the psychiatrist's permission – mother's demands

The mother of Arvid, a 26-year-old who struggled with mental health issues, speaks out about the inadequate psychiatric care he received before his death, highlighting systemic flaws in the mental health system in Norrbotten, Sweden.

Mar 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Protesters fear ‘American-style’ 2-tiered health care is coming to Canada

Healthcare workers and supporters rallied across Canada to protest against the potential implementation of a two-tiered health care system following Alberta's Bill 11.

Mar 16 • 22:58 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The testimony from inpatient care in Sunderbyn: "Relieved to have survived"

An individual describes her distressing experiences within the psychiatric care system in Norrbotten, Sweden, highlighting chaos and lack of trust in the care provided.

Mar 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

11th Health Challenges Congress. Health Care System on the Edge of Viability

The 11th Health Challenges Congress highlights the urgent need to reform Poland's health care financing model, with experts arguing it is no longer sustainable.

Mar 15 • 12:07 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

New Cardiac Catheterization System: Award for Kerckhoff Clinic

The Kerckhoff Clinic in Bad Nauheim has been recognized for its expertise in testing a new type of cardiac catheterization system, chosen by a leading German medical technology manufacturer.

Mar 14 • 14:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Eight days of home support after giving birth: this is the Kraamzorg system, the model of support for new mothers in the Netherlands

The Kraamzorg system in the Netherlands provides new mothers with eight days of professional in-home support following childbirth, focusing on clinical monitoring, health education, emotional assistance, and practical help.

Mar 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The journal system down in Region Östergötland – all care is affected

The journal system in Region Östergötland has been down since Friday morning, impacting all hospitals and healthcare centers in the region.

Mar 13 • 08:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

12-year-old adolescent who claims to have been a victim of collective rape at school awaits psychological care at SUS

A 12-year-old boy from São Paulo who reported being raped in a school bathroom is currently waiting for psychological treatment through Brazil's public health system, SUS, after refusing to return to school.

Mar 11 • 17:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

What are the risks of bathing in very hot water

Experts warn that bathing in very hot water may lead to various health issues, including damage to the hair and circulatory system.

Mar 11 • 11:55 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Now cancer-sick Hugo, 3, receives care at home - thanks to a new care team

A new home healthcare team in Sweden is providing vital in-home medical care for children, reducing the need for families to travel to hospitals.

Mar 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The state failed to find a place for a man with brain damage for over a year. He froze to death outside.

A man with brain damage tragically died from exposure after the state could not find him adequate care for over a year.

Mar 10 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The conversion of medications to non-prescription saves resources in the healthcare system

The Greek Health Minister announced that converting medications to non-prescription options helps save healthcare system resources significantly.

Mar 9 • 15:07 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Care System and the Structural Tax of Violence

The article discusses the intertwined nature of gender violence and the caregiving crisis in Mexico, emphasizing the economic costs of such violence.

Mar 9 • 13:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mothers of newborns in the Netherlands receive unique support. The ideal of systemic care?

The article discusses how mothers in the Netherlands receive notable support during the postpartum period, highlighting the contrast between personal experiences and the fictional portrayal of motherhood in the film 'Zgiń, kochanie' starring Jennifer Lawrence.

Mar 9 • 11:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Delhi Riots: Sharjeel Imam Granted 10-Day Interim Bail to Attend Brother's Wedding

Sharjeel Imam, accused in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, has been granted 10-day interim bail by a court to attend his brother's wedding and care for his ill mother.

Mar 9 • 10:45 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
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario health agency vendor suffered major ransomware attack in 2025

A vendor for Ontario’s home care system endured a significant ransomware attack in 2025, leading to a breach of health information and delayed notifications to affected patients.

Mar 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

In Israel, people live longer, but there is no one to care for the aging population

Israel has a high life expectancy, but a shortage of geriatric specialists burdens the healthcare system.

Mar 8 • 04:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

These professions do not pay health insurance contributions. Experts: it's time to end the privileges

Experts recommend reducing privileged groups in health insurance contributions in Poland to ensure solidarity in the funding of health care.

Mar 7 • 17:55 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Domenico, the poisons of Monaldi and the accusation of another mother: "My daughter also died"

A mother, Patrizia, shares her grief and the impact of a letter from hospital staff referencing her deceased child, amidst allegations regarding the Monaldi hospital's handling of patient care.

Mar 7 • 00:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Care Assistant Convicted of Rape Against 100-Year-Old Woman – Released from Custody

A care assistant convicted of raping a 100-year-old woman has been released pending his appeal decision by the Svea Court of Appeals in Sweden.

Mar 6 • 14:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Louise Casey: England’s social care system faces ‘moment of reckoning’

Louise Casey critiques England's adult social care system, describing it as ineffective and in dire need of overhaul to meet the needs of an aging population with chronic conditions.

Mar 6 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Decrease in caregivers and domestic workers, a "market" worth 4 billion

The domestic work sector in Lombardy plays a crucial role in the region's economy and welfare system, but recent reports indicate a decline in regular employment within the industry.

Mar 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Damning verdict on social care as peer says system needs a 'reckoning'

Baroness Louise Casey has launched an independent review of the social care system in the UK, calling for urgent reform to establish a National Care Service.

Mar 5 • 15:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Ecuadorian Health System

The Ecuadorian health system is facing a structural crisis marked by shortages of medications, corruption, and logistical inefficiencies which hinder patient care.

Mar 5 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Trial opened against Mónica Oltra for covering up her ex-husband's sexual abuse of a minor

The Valencia Court has initiated a trial against Mónica Oltra for allegedly covering up sexual abuse committed by her ex-husband against a minor in her care.

Mar 5 • 09:43 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Chris Selley: Celebrating health-care mediocrity remains, unbelievably, the Canadian way

Chris Selley critiques Canada’s pride in its health care system, which he views as merely mediocre despite recent accolades for particular hospitals.

Mar 4 • 23:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The plan is to change the grading system in primary schools: "As soon as a student has a grade, they no longer care, as they cannot make sense of learning"

The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research plans to replace traditional grading with verbal assessments in lower grades to better support students from non- Estonian speaking homes.

Mar 4 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The paradox of Estonian healthcare: doctors and nurses are highly valued, but satisfaction with the system is declining

A Kantar EMOR satisfaction survey indicates that while most Estonians are satisfied with the care received from doctors and nurses, overall satisfaction with the healthcare system is decreasing.

Mar 4 • 07:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

World Obesity Day: More than One Million Bavarians Are Overweight

More than one million people in Bavaria are obese, which significantly strains the health care system, according to Health Minister Judith Gerlach.

Mar 4 • 07:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

How much evidence is needed before Erling can receive compensation for beatings and abuse?

An 85-year-old man, Erling Frederiksen, faces challenges in proving his history of abuse within the Danish state care system to receive compensation.

Mar 3 • 18:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘From the Hospital to Home’... Establishing a Gwangwon-style Integrated Care System

Gwangwon Province is set to launch a new integrated care service that directly connects discharged patients with local municipalities for ongoing support from the end of this month.

Mar 3 • 08:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Health cannot be 'streamlined' by cutting clinical time

Ecuador's health care system is facing criticism over its new initiative aimed at reducing appointment times without addressing underlying systemic issues.

Mar 2 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

MARGUS KALDMA ⟩ Fragmented digital solutions rob doctors of valuable time

The Estonian healthcare system faces challenges in ensuring quality primary care due to inefficiencies, even if the issue of staff shortages is resolved.

Mar 2 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NSW unveils sweeping foster care reforms for vulnerable children

The NSW government has announced significant reforms aimed at enhancing the foster care system for vulnerable children.

Feb 28 • 20:00 UTC

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