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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

With project and budget to be completed, the state decree formalizes land for the Metropolitan Hospital in Campinas

A state decree formalizes the donation of land for the new Metropolitan Hospital in Campinas, with construction plans expected to be published soon.

Mar 10 โ€ข 20:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for California: Gavin Newsom announces a multi-million dollar budget for the 'Emergency Fund' and makes historic investments in education

California Governor Gavin Newsom announces a $348.9 billion budget aimed at bolstering emergency reserves and making significant investments in health and education programs.

Mar 10 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Telegraph
Life & Tech

The 10 best bathroom scales โ€“ including mechanical, digital and smart models

This article reviews various bathroom scales, highlighting options that are budget-friendly and advanced, based on accuracy and features.

Mar 9 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: IWD - NGO Urges Better Kaduna Health Budget Rollout to Reduce Maternal, Child Deaths

An NGO in Kaduna has called for increased implementation of the stateโ€™s health budget to address the high rates of maternal and child mortality.

Mar 9 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
Life & Tech

The Curator: 8 best fitness trackers for every budget and fitness level

This article reviews eight top fitness trackers suitable for varying budgets and fitness levels, highlighting their key features and functionalities.

Mar 6 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Balance for 2025: Surplus in the Statutory Health Insurance Funds

In 2025, Germany's statutory health insurance funds reported a surplus of 3.5 billion euros, despite rising expenditures that outpaced income growth.

Mar 5 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Health care, deficit expected to be focus of Manitoba legislature spring sitting

Health care and budget deficits are set to dominate the discussions in the upcoming Manitoba legislature spring session, with significant legislative proposals from the NDP government.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Millions in Healthcare / We Spend More on Medications, Yet Do Not Consider Their Benefits. If We Want to Acquire New Ones, the System Needs to Be Cleansed

A report reveals that spending on medications in Slovakia has drastically increased, surpassing the state budget due to poorly implemented health reforms.

Mar 3 โ€ข 16:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

National Assembly Budget Office: Sugar Tax Could Drive Consumption to Alternative Sweeteners and High-Calorie Foods

Concerns have emerged that the proposed sugar tax in South Korea may lead consumers to shift towards artificial sweeteners and high-calorie foods instead of reducing sugary drink consumption.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Almost 5 per cent of Tasmania's health budget spent on locum nurses

Tasmania's healthcare system spent over $105 million on temporary nurses in 2024-25, marking a substantial increase since 2020.

Mar 1 โ€ข 18:37 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: a cooperation agreement signed with the United States in the field of health

The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United States signed a $1.2 billion health partnership in Kinshasa to strengthen the Congolese health system amidst budget cuts in American aid.

Feb 28 โ€ข 17:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Generalitat presents expansive budgets with spending of 49.162 billion

The Catalan government has unveiled its most extensive budgets in history, featuring a spending increase of 22.8% compared to the previous year, with significant allocations for health, education, and social services.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Alberta budget 2026 comes with spending hikes but $9.4B deficit

Alberta's 2026 budget announces significant government spending increases while facing a $9.4 billion deficit and rising taxpayer-supported debt.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Manitoba budget set to be revealed on March 24 as province deals with growing deficit

Manitoba's NDP government plans to announce its budget on March 24, facing challenges related to health care, cost of living, and a significant fiscal deficit.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Doctor shares 89p and 75p spice combo drink that banishes common cold

A doctor recommends a budget-friendly spice drink as an effective remedy for cold symptoms.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Leasing in Healthcare - How Financing Supports the Development of the Medical Industry

The article discusses the increasing importance of leasing in the healthcare sector due to rising health needs, advancing medical technologies, and budget constraints.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Exemption from fees in competitions for people with fibromyalgia, limit on amendments, and more: see projects approved in Rio Branco

The City Council of Rio Branco approved ten new laws, including fee exemptions for people with fibromyalgia and new rules for municipal budget amendments.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nโ€™Assembly committee seeks take-off grants for new hospitals

The National Assembly Committee on Health in Nigeria has urged financial support for newly established hospitals to ensure their effective functioning.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Mental health funding tied to 2020 mass shooting part of Nova Scotia budget cuts

Nova Scotia is cutting mental health funding linked to the 2020 mass shooting as part of significant budget reductions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:51 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Will the Sugary Drinks Tax Be Increased in the Budget Speech This Year?

Civil society groups in South Africa are advocating for an increase in the Health Promotion Levy on sugary drinks from 11% to 20% in the upcoming budget speech.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Official: Kaunas has approved the city budget for 2026

Kaunas has approved its budget for 2026, emphasizing investments in education, infrastructure, social services, and health.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The health centers in Los Angeles that will stop functioning due to the US$50 million cut: closing on February 27

Several health centers in Los Angeles are set to close due to a US$50 million budget cut enacted by the Trump administration, effective February 27, 2026.

Feb 20 โ€ข 19:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Health Basket for 2026: More than 50% of the Budget for Oncology, More Medicines for Mental Health

The 2026 Health Basket Committee in Israel presented its list of new medicines and technologies to the Health Minister, allocating 650 million shekels, with over 50% earmarked for oncology.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Promised replacement of aging long-term care home in Kelowna put on hold indefinitely

Plans to replace the aging Cottonwoods Extended Care home in Kelowna, B.C., have been indefinitely paused according to the recent provincial budget announcement.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Goodbye to Back Pain: the Ideal Ergonomic Chair for Remote Work or Study Now Costs Less Than 60 Euros

An ergonomic chair priced under 60 euros is highlighted as a budget-friendly solution for reducing back pain during remote work or study.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Deputy Minister on Health Care Pay Raises: Everyone Needs to Think Clearly

Deputy Health Minister Katarzyna Kฤ™cka emphasizes the need for careful consideration of the implications of health care pay raises and mentions the priority of postponing these raises to January for better annual budget planning.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Health, education, public safety to be protected in B.C. budget, Minister Bailey says

British Columbia's Finance Minister Brenda Bailey outlines a disciplined budget prioritizing health, education, and public safety amid economic challenges and a significant deficit.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Canadians now spending $1 billion per year to cover health-care costs of refugee claimants

Canadians are projected to spend $1 billion annually on healthcare for refugee claimants, including those whose claims have been rejected.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Ontario finance minister says rate of health-care spending is โ€˜unsustainableโ€™

Ontario's finance minister has described the province's healthcare spending as 'unsustainable', highlighting budgetary concerns amid a slowing economic environment.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

New figures: How much Orpo's government still needs to save

Finland's government faces a shortfall of up to 363 million euros in planned savings, primarily in the social and health sectors, requiring immediate actions to address this gap ahead of April's budget discussions.

Feb 17 โ€ข 07:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The Black Hole of Local Health Authorities: A Flop of 650 Million. The 'Model Region' Falters on Tickets

Emilia-Romagna faces a healthcare budget deficit of nearly 650 million euros despite being known for its high-quality medical services.

Feb 17 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What will happen with the closure of hospitals and salary increases for medical staff? The Minister of Health responds

The Polish Minister of Health addressed concerns regarding the reorganization of hospitals and proposed salary increases for medical professionals amid a significant budget shortfall in the healthcare sector.

Feb 16 โ€ข 08:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Inadequate equipment frustrates hospitals as FG releases N36m for capital projects

The Nigerian government's release of only N36 million from a N218 billion health sector budget raises alarms about equipment shortages and health service quality amid ongoing challenges like worker migration and strikes.

Feb 15 โ€ข 01:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Helsinki's Biggest Health Chief Calls Every Weekday Morning at 7:45 AM โ€“ Calls Discuss How to Allocate Billions

Every weekday morning at 7:45 AM, Risto Rautava, the chairman of the HUS cooperative board, speaks with Matti Bergendahl, CEO of Finland's largest hospital, about the allocation of a multi-billion euro budget.

Feb 14 โ€ข 08:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Finland's Minister of Social Affairs and Health Resigned

Finland's Minister of Social Affairs and Health, Kaisa Juuso, announced her resignation after struggles to implement necessary budget cuts.

Feb 13 โ€ข 07:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Who Wants to Be the Public's Spittoon After Kaisa Juuso?

The article examines the challenges faced by the next Minister of Social Affairs and Health, following the departure of Kaisa Juuso, amidst significant budget cuts in social and health services in Finland.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kaisa Juuso's journey as a minister has been turbulent โ€“ these are the controversies she will be remembered for

Kaisa Juuso, the Finnish Minister of Social Affairs and Health, announced her resignation and sick leave amid a turbulent ministerial tenure marked by controversies including staffing decisions and budget cuts to social services.

Feb 12 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Small Parties Squeeze the National Budget: The Business of Local Political Forces in Mexico

Local political parties in Mexico receive significant funding despite low voter support, raising questions about their financial health and impact on the national budget.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Marija Jakubauskienฤ—: there is no decision yet on unpaid additional service payments for 2025

Lithuania's Health Minister Marija Jakubauskienฤ— reported that a small percentage of healthcare services remain unpaid, with deliberations ongoing to establish a solution for future payments.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

The company 'Grow Energy' is set to be paid 912,042 euros for the elimination of pigs affected by swine fever

The Latvian government plans to allocate 912,042 euros from the national budget to Grow Energy for the removal and processing of pigs culled due to an outbreak of African swine fever at the 'Vaiล†odes bekons' facility.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

IESS recognizes 'important deficiencies' and 'low productivity' in 115 dispensaries of the Rural Social Security that will be intervened for $6.1 million in ten months

The Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS) has recognized significant deficiencies and low productivity in 115 rural dispensaries, which will undergo intervention with a budget of $6.1 million over ten months.

Feb 9 โ€ข 17:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Why the health ministry was unable to implement the 2025 budget โ€” Pate

Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Health struggled to implement its 2025 capital budget due to severe funding shortfalls, as only โ‚ฆ36 million of the โ‚ฆ218 billion allocated was released.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Improvements for the health system

The Ministry of Health is expected to fully implement the 2026 budget based on planning done in 2025, addressing issues like medicine shortages and healthcare personnel needs.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Global instability hinders the fight against cancer in Europe

Global instability has affected the EU's health budgets, weakening the fight against cancer as the EU faces challenges in prioritizing health initiatives.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Treasury opened for education and health, Bihar government presents the largest budget

The Bihar government, led by Finance Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav, presented a record budget of 3.47 lakh crore rupees for the financial year 2026-27, emphasizing education, women's empowerment, and job creation.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Ekiti denies underfunding healthcare, says N19.65bn budgeted

The Ekiti State Government has stated that it has allocated N19.65 billion to the health sector in its 2026 budget, countering social media claims of inadequate funding for primary healthcare.

Feb 3 โ€ข 00:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Primary healthcare should take 70% of budgetary allocation โ€“ Lagos NMA chair

Dr Babajide Saheed, Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association in Lagos, advocates for 60-70% of health budgets to be allocated to primary healthcare to enhance access and preventive services.

Feb 2 โ€ข 10:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

An official report warned that the agreement for the health care privatization approved by the PP compromises Cantabria's budget until 2042

An official technical report indicated that the privatization of health services in Cantabria, backed by the PP, will significantly impact the region's budget through 2042.

Feb 1 โ€ข 20:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Nina Warken in Conversation: "Not Everyone Will Be Able to Go Directly to a Specialist"

Health Minister Nina Warken announces a health and care reform to reward patients in a general practitioner model and reform care level 1, signaling the end of the care budget era.

Jan 14 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

The Budget Prevents the Increase of Students

The President of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Iceland criticizes the government's budget cuts, stating they hinder plans to increase student enrollment in health sciences.

Jan 13 โ€ข 16:21 UTC

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