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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Luis Vernaza Hospital enhances its emergency care after remodeling

The Luis Vernaza Hospital in Guayaquil has remodeled its emergency areas to improve medical services, increasing capacity and efficiency for patient care.

Mar 5 • 14:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Four cars collided in Grigiškės - a woman needed medical assistance

A collision involving four cars in Grigiškės resulted in a 46-year-old woman suffering from chest pain and requiring medical attention.

Mar 5 • 13:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Due to emergency medical services: Train line between Nuremberg and Bamberg closed – trains are being diverted

A train line in Germany between Nuremberg and Bamberg has been closed due to an emergency medical situation, resulting in the diversion of long-distance trains and the cancellation of several stops.

Mar 4 • 08:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Vehicle of emergency medical services retrieved from a ditch in Vilkaviškis district

An emergency medical services vehicle went off the road and got stuck in a ditch in the Vilkaviškis district, with firefighters assisting in its recovery.

Mar 4 • 06:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Traffic accident leaves one victim in Arujá

A traffic accident in Arujá, Brazil, resulted in one victim, who is receiving medical attention.

Mar 3 • 21:44 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Serious fall accident in Vestland county – cardiopulmonary resuscitation underway

A serious fall accident in Vestland county is currently unfolding, with emergency medical teams performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the scene.

Mar 3 • 17:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

New protocols in emergency rooms: 58 percent of patients may be sent home in the future?

A new proposal in Estonia suggests that over half of emergency room patients do not require immediate assistance and may be sent home to allow doctors to focus on life-threatening cases.

Mar 2 • 11:30 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Three people in head-on collision in Nordfjord

Three individuals were involved in a head-on collision in Nordfjord, resulting in material damage and requiring medical attention for the victims.

Mar 1 • 16:03 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Smoke Development at Radium Hospital

There was smoke development from a medical machine at Radium Hospital, prompting an evacuation and a response from emergency services.

Feb 26 • 12:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Samu's phone line is down in Teresina and two other cities in Piauí; see alternative number

Residents of Teresina, Piripiri, and Campo Maior are having difficulties contacting the Emergency Medical Service (Samu) due to the number 192 being out of service, with an alternative number provided for assistance.

Feb 25 • 19:40 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Women Injured in Accident Wait for Medics at Vilkija Café

Two women and their young children were injured in a car accident on the Kaunas-Vilkija road and waited for medical help at a café.

Feb 24 • 11:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Calls to the BPC revealed the drama of a baby's death: resuscitated for 12 minutes while the ambulance was racing

Emergency calls revealed the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of a baby in Kaunas, Lithuania, who was resuscitated for 12 minutes before medical help arrived.

Feb 24 • 10:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Every second matters! How to book an Air Ambulance and what will it cost

The article discusses the importance of air ambulances in urgent medical situations, detailing how to book them and the associated costs.

Feb 24 • 05:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

28-Year-Old Dies After Car Crashes Into Tree in Franca, SP; VIDEO

A 28-year-old man tragically died after the car he was in collided with a tree in Franca, Brazil, when the driver, his 71-year-old father, lost control of the vehicle due to a medical emergency.

Feb 23 • 17:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Paraglider Accident. A Helicopter from the LPR Was Called to the Scene

A serious paragliding accident occurred in Smoryń, Lubusz Province, where emergency services called for a helicopter for medical assistance.

Feb 22 • 21:49 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Elsa Leiten: The Lesson from Kobarkäki

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Tartu's decision to end the reimbursement of EMO (emergency medical service) visit fees for children and youth.

Feb 22 • 11:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accident between two cars injures people at the intersection of avenues in downtown Boa Vista

An accident involving two cars in downtown Boa Vista resulted in three injuries, with one person hospitalized and two children undergoing medical evaluation.

Feb 21 • 20:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Tragedy in Alytus – the baby revived by doctors has died

A baby in Alytus, Lithuania, died despite efforts by medical professionals to revive them after a health emergency.

Feb 21 • 19:19 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Significant Increase in Sledding Injuries in Oslo

There has been a 62% increase in sledding injuries treated at Oslo's emergency medical services compared to the same period last year, with a total of 529 injuries reported.

Feb 19 • 22:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies after passing out and drowning in pool, in João Pessoa

A 24-year-old man named Daniel Lima da Silva dos Santos died after drowning in a condominium pool in João Pessoa, Brazil, following a medical emergency during swimming.

Feb 18 • 12:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Belleeks school bus crash LIVE: 40 students believed to be on overturned bus

A serious crash involving a school bus in Belleeks, Co Armagh, has left approximately 40 students in urgent need of medical attention.

Feb 17 • 16:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

More patients with a chance for compensation without going to court. Announcement of changes

Poland is planning changes to its compensation funds, allowing patients who suffer harm due to medical rescue operations to seek compensations without a court process.

Feb 17 • 09:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In January, 12 people froze to death in Latvia

In January, 12 individuals in Latvia succumbed to freezing conditions, prompting the emergency medical services to remind the public to assist those in need.

Feb 16 • 15:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Swindon Asda double tragedy as two men die in front of horrified shoppers

Two men died in separate medical emergencies at an Asda store in Swindon, shocking shoppers and prompting investigations by emergency services.

Feb 16 • 14:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Mass youth brawl in the center of Kaišiadorys: urgent medical assistance required

A violent altercation involving young people in the center of Kaišiadorys led to injuries and police intervention.

Feb 15 • 09:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Severe accident in Lapland: Several seriously injured

A serious car accident in Lapland resulted in multiple injuries, with several victims critically hurt and others transported for medical care.

Feb 14 • 12:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With overload in the municipal emergency, patients with stroke and appendicitis face wait in Ribeirão Preto

Patients facing medical emergencies such as stroke and appendicitis in Ribeirão Preto are facing significant delays due to a municipal health system overload.

Feb 13 • 22:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Brothers farmers in the Šakiai district rescued medics: they got stuck while rushing to a patient

Brothers in the Šakiai district of Lithuania helped rescue a medical team that became trapped while attempting to reach a patient.

Feb 13 • 19:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Four injured after accident on PA-437 in Óbidos

A traffic accident in Óbidos, Brazil, left four people injured and in need of medical attention.

Feb 13 • 18:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Paramedic Medics in Panevėžys to Film Aggressive Patients

A pilot project in Panevėžys aims to enhance the safety of emergency medical personnel by implementing body cameras to document aggressive patient incidents.

Feb 13 • 09:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Recife opens health care service via mobile during Carnival; find out how it will work

The city of Recife is launching a mobile health care service during Carnival to address increased demand for urgent medical care.

Feb 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Work accident in Trondheim

A person was reportedly trapped under a steel plate during work in a trench in Trondheim but managed to free himself and is receiving medical attention.

Feb 10 • 15:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

I see that for an hour and a half they are resuscitating a three-year-old child, but meanwhile someone calls who has a sore finger!

A dispatcher for Latvia's emergency medical service describes the challenges of prioritizing calls during critical situations.

Feb 9 • 22:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Doctor: Patients with frostbite often arrive at the hospital too late

Emergency medical services in Latvia report that patients with frostbite, particularly seniors, frequently seek help too late due to a lack of immediate care.

Feb 9 • 10:52 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Car overturned in Marijampolė municipality, three people trapped inside

A car accident in Marijampolė municipality involved an overturned Volvo XC90 with three conscious individuals trapped inside, who were later rescued and taken to a medical facility.

Feb 9 • 07:44 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Report: Tomer Eigs' Partners Cried for Help for 13 Minutes, MDA Was Called Only After About Half an Hour

A report reveals that the prison mates of Captain Tomer Eigs cried for help for 13 minutes before prison staff contacted emergency services, leading to tragic consequences.

Feb 8 • 21:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man suspected of breaking into building gets stuck in the gate of the property in a wealthy neighborhood of Salvador

A man attempted to break into a residential building in Salvador but ended up getting stuck in the gate, leading to his arrest and medical attention.

Feb 8 • 19:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

They learned to say it correctly, so we had to respond. Ambulances are deploying unnecessarily

In Czechia, there are concerns that ambulances are being dispatched unnecessarily due to misinformation or miscommunication about the urgency of medical situations.

Feb 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Two HRZ helicopters rescued a young patient from Dubrovnik. "Unique action"

Two Croatian war helicopters conducted a complex emergency medical airlift of a young patient from Dubrovnik to Zagreb, emphasizing the effectiveness of military assistance in urgent medical situations.

Feb 7 • 14:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Traffic accident paralyzed part of Split: Road closed, two people sought help

A traffic accident involving three vehicles in Split has closed a major road, with two individuals requiring medical assistance.

Feb 7 • 10:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

20% surcharge for using private ambulances on holidays

The cost of private ambulances will increase, with a 20% surcharge on holidays, and new regulations will require at least two personnel when transporting non-emergency patients.

Feb 6 • 05:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PMs are shot while supporting Samu in care for a patient in a seizure in Capitão Enéas

Two police officers were shot while assisting medical emergency services with a patient experiencing a psychiatric crisis in Capitão Enéas on Wednesday.

Feb 4 • 19:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

16-year-old dies after being hit by a bus in Cambuí, MG

A 16-year-old teenager died after being struck by a bus in Cambuí, MG, on the night of Tuesday, October 3rd, despite emergency medical services arriving at the scene.

Feb 4 • 18:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Professor undergoes emergency appendicitis surgery, wife points to negligence in care: 'They said it was gas'

A mother recounts the ordeal of her husband who underwent emergency surgery for a burst appendix after medical negligence by public health services led to a delayed diagnosis.

Feb 4 • 01:08 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Emergency in apartments: medics raise alarm about lonely seniors

Emergency medical services in Latvia report an increase in calls related to frostbite among isolated seniors, prompting medics to urge families to check on their elderly relatives regularly.

Feb 3 • 16:33 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

The Ministry is adopting measures to improve the intake of emergency patients in Zagreb hospitals

The Ministry of Health has introduced measures to enhance the intake of emergency patients in Zagreb hospitals to ensure timely, accessible, and safe emergency medical care due to reduced hospital capacities during extensive infrastructure renovations.

Feb 3 • 14:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Frenchman ends up in emergency. Found a grenade from World War I in his rectum

A Frenchman was hospitalized in Toulouse after a World War I grenade was discovered in his rectum during an emergency visit due to rectal pain.

Feb 3 • 11:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Baby dies at house in Carmarthenshire after having a 'medical emergency'

A baby has died at a home in Carmarthenshire following a medical emergency, with emergency services unable to save the infant and no criminal investigation being pursued.

Jan 15 • 15:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

These ambulance calls are the most frequent. Rescuers appeal to patients

Data from the National Centre for Monitoring Emergency Medical Services reveals that ambulances most often responded to calls in Sosnowiec, with the University Hospital in Krakow receiving the highest number of patients.

Jan 14 • 12:50 UTC

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