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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Pressures from the United States to Strangle Cuba Reach the Hospitals of Calabria

The article discusses how U.S. pressures against Cuba impact medical staffing in Calabria, Italy, highlighting the reliance on Cuban doctors to maintain healthcare services in the region.

Mar 3 • 04:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Integrate obesity prevention in primary healthcare, experts urge FG

Health experts in Nigeria are urging the Federal Government to incorporate obesity prevention services into Primary Healthcare Centres to combat rising obesity rates.

Mar 3 • 02:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Increased nurses redirect patients arriving at ER to family doctor centers or pharmacies

New regulations will allow emergency room staff to redirect patients with minor health issues to family doctors or pharmacies starting April 1.

Mar 2 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cetea conducts 5,000 services in 2 months and becomes a reference in autism

The Specialized Care Center for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Piauí (Cetea) has provided nearly 5,000 services in just two months, showcasing significant growth in autism care in the region.

Mar 2 • 19:22 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Agreement on collective agreement in the regional area reached

A new three-year collective agreement for employees in Denmark's five regions has been reached, affecting around 90,000 full-time workers.

Mar 2 • 15:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Seajets: Donation of an ultrasound machine to the Multipurpose Health Center of Folegandros

Seajets has donated a modern ultrasound machine to the Multipurpose Health Center in Folegandros, enhancing healthcare services on the island.

Mar 2 • 14:09 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: System Failure At SHA Halts Critical Healthcare Approvals Services Nationwide

A critical system failure at the Social Health Authority in Kenya has disrupted essential healthcare approval services across the country.

Mar 2 • 13:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Action offers free consultations and exams in Conceição do Jacuípe; see services

A health initiative in Conceição do Jacuípe, Brazil, is providing free consultations and medical exams starting this Monday, catering to various specialties.

Mar 2 • 12:46 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
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Here, 9 out of 10 young people become drug-free

At Mini Maria Stockholm, a collaboration between social services and healthcare has helped nine out of ten youths become drug-free after completing treatment.

Mar 2 • 08:39 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

FIFO disability support workers to bridge geographical gap in regions

A new healthcare program will bring allied healthcare workers to regional Australia to improve access to disability support services through the NDIS.

Mar 2 • 04:55 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Health Norway has problems

Health Norway is experiencing issues with logins, but details of the problems are still being determined by the Norwegian Health Network.

Mar 1 • 15:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

University offers free physiotherapy services in Salvador

The University of Jorge (Unijorge) in Salvador provides free physiotherapy services to the public, delivered by students under faculty supervision.

Mar 1 • 14:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Liberec Region has just become the second in the country with a Child Mental Health Center

The article discusses the establishment of a Child Mental Health Center in the Liberec Region of Czechia, the second of its kind in the country.

Mar 1 • 13:01 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
Crime & Justice

Epstein paid doctors for special medical services

The article reports that Jeffrey Epstein financially compensated medical professionals for specialized services.

Mar 1 • 07:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

In the Rain and Snow for 17 Years, the Person Guarding the Parking Tower

A long-time employee at a Seoul hospital shares the unique services provided by their parking tower that supports patients and their families.

Mar 1 • 03:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipality implements electronic records and advances in Digital Health

The municipality of Rio das Ostras has launched the Electronic Citizen Record (PEC) to modernize and digitalize healthcare services, enhancing citizen access and efficiencies in public health.

Mar 1 • 03:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Illinois: funding for Planned Parenthood will increase to protect access to reproductive healthcare

Illinois is increasing funding for Planned Parenthood amid federal changes, aiming to protect access to reproductive healthcare services.

Feb 28 • 22:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "How will you conjure up 65,600 employees in elderly care?"

An opinion piece discusses the urgent need for 65,600 new employees in Sweden's elderly care sector, highlighting the challenges of recruiting staff amid low wages and increased demand for care services.

Feb 28 • 19:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Social Ambulance Will Start Operating in Liberec and Jablonec, Offering Treatment to Homeless People

A social ambulance service will be launched in the cities of Liberec and Jablonec to provide medical treatment for homeless individuals.

Feb 28 • 13:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

100 Osun residents benefit from medical outreach

About 100 residents from Ife North Local Government Area in Osun State received free medical services and food items during a outreach event organized to celebrate the Deputy Speaker's birthday.

Feb 27 • 20:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

March will be marked by advances and a new time in the health sector of Bragança Paulista

Bragança Paulista's municipal government is implementing strategic actions in March to enhance public health services and reduce waiting times for medical care.

Feb 27 • 18:34 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Suspended doctor from the Emergency Room of Merate: was convicted in appeal for seven deaths in Trieste

A doctor who was convicted for the deaths of seven patients in Trieste resumed work in emergency services in Merate, but has been suspended by the Lombardy region following public outcry.

Feb 27 • 17:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piracicaba inaugurates Epilepsy Outpatient Clinic to serve the public health system

Piracicaba has inaugurated an outpatient clinic dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy as part of its public health services.

Feb 27 • 16:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

TS: Nurses at breaking point in Turku - "The situation is really bad right now"

Emergency department overcrowding and a lack of follow-up care locations are straining the staff at Turku University Hospital, according to reports from Turun Sanomat.

Feb 27 • 15:25 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The Minister of Social Services on the Healthcare Scandals: 'It Affects Us'

Sweden's Minister of Social Services, Camilla Waltersson Grönvall, acknowledges the need for improved patient safety after meeting with the Deaf Association regarding the lack of sign language interpreters in hospitals.

Feb 27 • 15:05 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The state wants to take over a minority stake in Vidzeme Hospital

The Latvian government aims to acquire a minority stake in Vidzeme Hospital, which is currently primarily owned by local municipalities, to enhance healthcare services in the region.

Feb 27 • 14:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hospital ends contract with city hall and will stop serving through SUS in Vitória da Conquista

The Unimec Hospital in Vitória da Conquista, Brazil, will cease providing services through the Unified Health System (SUS) due to financial constraints cited by the hospital.

Feb 27 • 13:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

LSMU Kaunas Hospital Establishes New Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology

LSMU Kaunas Hospital is opening a new clinic that will focus on obstetrics and gynecology services, combining various specialties in one location.

Feb 27 • 13:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mongaguá opens selection process for vacancies in SAMU; salaries up to R$ 13,3 thousand

Mongaguá has initiated a selection process for 35 temporary positions in the Emergency Mobile Care Service (SAMU) with salaries reaching up to R$ 13,300.

Feb 27 • 13:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Tragedy in Lower Silesia. They waited for an ambulance for hours, a 30-year-old woman died

A 30-year-old woman suffered a fatal stroke after waiting six hours for an ambulance in Lower Silesia, Poland.

Feb 27 • 13:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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 • 12:25 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: WHO - Nigeria Making Significant Progress in Malaria Control

The World Health Organization highlights Nigeria's significant achievements in malaria prevention and control, with notable declines in infection rates and enhanced access to treatment services.

Feb 27 • 11:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

IMPORTANT CHANGE: Waiting list for special care will no longer lead to backlogs when documents expire

The Estonian Social Insurance Board is initiating contact with individuals on the waiting list for special care services to ensure their rights remain uninterrupted as their documents expire.

Feb 27 • 09:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Arrogant escort, patient will not be treated. People complain about dental emergency service in Ostrava

Patients in Ostrava are expressing dissatisfaction with the dental emergency services due to perceived arrogance from the staff.

Feb 27 • 04:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara reiterates commitment to quality health services

The Kwara State Government has expressed its commitment to enhancing reproductive healthcare through partnerships with stakeholders.

Feb 27 • 00:08 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Families on Elder Care / Four Stories of People Facing the Dilemma of Caring for Their Loved Ones. They Deal with Guilt and Lack of Help

This article shares four personal stories of families in Slovakia grappling with the challenges of caring for elderly relatives, highlighting issues of inadequate services, ethical dilemmas, and the emotional toll on caregivers.

Feb 26 • 19:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Rydman was grilled in Parliament - a surprising mistake from Halla-aho

Finland's Social Affairs and Health Minister Wille Rydman faced scrutiny from opposition during a parliamentary session regarding government cuts to social and healthcare services, where an unexpected incident involving Speaker Jussi Halla-aho occurred.

Feb 26 • 18:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UPA Dr. Thelmo reduces waiting times for exams by up to 75% with new laboratory

The UPA Dr. Thelmo in Jacareí has installed a new clinical analysis laboratory that drastically reduces waiting times for exam results.

Feb 26 • 16:49 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Health Care Takes Over the Hearing and Speech Services Center

Iceland's Health Care will take over the tasks of the Hearing and Speech Service Center as it is set to be dissolved on May 1.

Feb 26 • 14:56 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Live broadcast: Sick leave rights and the interplay between the labor market and healthcare service

A public meeting discussing sick leave rights and the relationship between the labor market and healthcare services is taking place in Reykjavik, hosted by the Federation of Icelandic Employers.

Feb 26 • 14:33 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Children wait even three years to get on the waiting list

Children in Iceland face significant delays of up to three years before they can even join waiting lists for necessary services.

Feb 26 • 14:26 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Surge in Ice Injuries Overwhelms Hospitals; Is Emergency Care Affected?

An 18-year-old from Rīga suffered a collarbone fracture while playing sports, and despite receiving initial care at a district hospital, he was redirected for surgery in Rīga due to backlog issues in emergency services.

Feb 26 • 12:34 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Beautiful and Healthy Smile – It's Not Only Aesthetics, Confidence, But Also A Better Quality of Life

A dental clinic in Kaunas, Lithuania, offers modern dentistry services emphasizing patient care and advanced technology to enhance smiles and oral health.

Feb 26 • 09:53 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: You Are Not Forced to Use Public Hospitals - Health Minister

Namibia's Health Minister stated that public servants are not obligated to use public health facilities and can opt for private services if preferred.

Feb 26 • 08:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC Breakfast shares grieving mum's heartbreaking loss as baby concerns 'shut down'

A grieving mother shared her experience of losing her son and raised concerns about the shortcomings of maternity services during a BBC Breakfast segment.

Feb 26 • 07:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

What is the national maternity and neonatal investigation and why was it launched?

The UK has launched a national investigation into maternity services to identify and address systemic issues affecting care quality and equity.

Feb 26 • 00:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

CHARTS ⟩ The number of self-referred patients has decreased, but this does not manage the overload in the ER

The number of self-referred patients to emergency services in Estonia has decreased, but there remains significant pressure on emergency departments due to minor health issues not properly directed to general practitioners.

Feb 25 • 22:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Police Criticism: 'Pure Taxi Transport for Healthcare'

Police in Sweden express concerns over the rising demand for their services to transport psychiatric patients, which they consider an undue burden on their resources.

Feb 25 • 16:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Israel: Health organizations preparing for potential conflict with Iran

Israeli health organizations are preparing for a potential conflict with Iran by stockpiling sufficient medical supplies for 60 days and expanding remote services.

Feb 25 • 14:37 UTC

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