In Bangui, a Pharma Box to make health accessible to residents
A new initiative in Bangui aims to improve health care access through the introduction of the Pharma Box, which stores essential medicines for vulnerable populations.
Prioritize Public Health Doctors in Medically Vulnerable Areas Due to Decrease in Public Health Doctors
The South Korean government has announced measures to prioritize the allocation of public health doctors in medically vulnerable areas in response to a significant decrease in their numbers.
Majority of Albertans support proposal to restrict temporary immigrants’ access to health care: poll
A new poll shows that a significant majority of Albertans support a proposal to limit access to public services, including healthcare, to only Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and provincially approved immigrants.
Saskatchewan says ‘standing still’ not an option under new health-care plan
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has introduced a new health care strategy focused on improving access, which the opposition claims is outdated.
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.
United States limits access to HIV treatment
Thousands of Americans are losing access to HIV treatment as nearly 20 states impose restrictions on assistance programs.
Nigeria: A Revamped Health Centre Brings Care Closer to Sarkin Kura in Kano
The revitalization of a Primary Healthcare Centre in Sarkin Kura, Kano significantly improves access to medical care for residents, especially pregnant women.
Wegovy will reach SUS health units in a Novo Nordisk project
The Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has announced a program to provide access to Wegovy in three public health centers in Brazil, alongside a multidisciplinary care protocol.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
'Urgent' NHS medical care access available on New Year's Day as GP practices shut
On New Year's Day, while most GP practices are closed, the NHS assures that urgent medical care will still be accessible for patients in need.
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.
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.