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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta minister optimistic about ER doctor deal, doesn’t blame physicians for delay

Alberta's Hospitals Minister expresses optimism about reaching a deal with doctors to address delays in emergency department staffing.

Mar 3 • 20:19 UTC
🇪🇸 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
🇸🇪 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

HUT suffers from lack of professionals, shortages of supplies, and overcrowding, says Coren-PI

The Hospital de Urgência de Teresina is experiencing significant challenges related to staffing, supplies, and overcrowding as reported by the Nursing Council of Piauí following inspections.

Feb 26 • 21:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'My newborn baby and I almost died after hospital delayed my C-section on weekend'

Lucy Crawford experienced a life-threatening delay in her emergency C-section due to staffing issues at a UK hospital, which is part of a broader investigation into maternity care failures.

Feb 26 • 17:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

IESS announces optimization of staff without layoffs

The Ecuadorian Social Security Institute announced a staff optimization process aimed at better talent distribution, clarifying that this does not involve layoffs.

Feb 25 • 19:37 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Staffing crunch threatens urgent care clinic sustainability

An independent review highlights that Australia's urgent care clinics, while effective in reducing emergency department demand, face significant workforce shortages and challenges in after-hours service availability.

Feb 23 • 18:46 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

More than 1 in 4 patients leaving Winnipeg ERs without being seen: study

A significant portion of patients in Winnipeg's emergency rooms are leaving without receiving medical attention, highlighting ongoing challenges in the healthcare system.

Feb 19 • 19:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Wille Rydman's Bold Proposal on Hospitals

Wille Rydman, Finland's incoming Minister of Social Affairs and Health, presents a bold proposal regarding the future of healthcare staffing and expresses skepticism about relying on foreign labor to address workforce shortages.

Feb 19 • 16:21 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Alarm issues caused all care places to not be able to open

A staffing crisis in the psychiatric sector of Norrbotten, Sweden has led to a shortage of resources and care placements, compromising patient safety.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Hospitals: 'We are wasting a lot of money and personnel in nursing'

An interview with union representative Marcus Jogerst-Ratzka discusses the inefficiencies in nursing care expenditure despite increasing staff numbers in German hospitals.

Feb 15 • 17:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kaisa Juuso's journey as a minister has been turbulent – 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 • 19:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

We Want to Save the Hospital in Pelhřimov, Says the Governor. The Health Councilor Cannot Negotiate with Departing Doctors

Czech Governor emphasizes the importance of saving a local hospital amidst issues related to departing medical staff.

Feb 10 • 11:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Labor Dispute in Healthcare: Why There Will Be Strikes in Clinics This Week

Healthcare workers in Munich are set to strike again due to increasing workloads and insufficient staffing affecting patient care and hospital operations.

Feb 8 • 11:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Mothers Open Up About Problems at the Women's Clinic's Maternity Wards - "Surely No One Would Dare to Go Give Birth After This"

An anonymous discussion on Jodel reveals mothers' experiences of care errors, inadequate pain relief, and concerns over baby safety at Helsinki's Women's Clinic, pointing to understaffing and increased pressure as major issues.

Feb 6 • 17:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Over 1,000 Canceled Ambulances in Västernorrland

In 2025, 1,191 ambulance shifts were canceled in Region Västernorrland due to a lack of personnel, averaging 3.1 cancellations per day, according to reports.

Feb 4 • 02:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

No anesthesia, wages inconsistent with the law and an uncertain future. How is the maternity ward in Bartoszyce dying?

The Bartoszyce maternity ward has seen a dramatic decline in births due to issues such as lack of anesthesia, outdated facilities, staffing conflicts, and decisions perceived as threats to patient safety, reflecting a broader crisis in county maternity wards.

Feb 2 • 05:47 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Minister Hrstić on when we will see the Yeti in the form of health reform, whether hospitals will be abolished and disobedient directors dismissed?

Health Minister Irena Hrstić discussed the ongoing health reform and its challenges in a podcast, comparing the elusive reform to the mythical Yeti while addressing staffing and patient access issues.

Jan 15 • 12:21 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Cannot continue to increase the number of medical students alongside austerity demands

Healthcare leaders warn that the demand for austerity in hospitals jeopardizes the future training of medical students, which is essential for staffing the healthcare system.

Jan 15 • 09:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. exclusive: AOK and substitute funds also demand an end to the nursing budget

AOK and substitute health insurance funds criticize hospitals for the misuse of care budgets, stating that while costs and staffing are rising, patient care is not improving, ultimately disadvantaging contributors.

Jan 12 • 20:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Mass nurses strike 'paralyzes' largest hospitals in New York

A mass nurses strike has brought the largest hospitals in New York City to a standstill, as Mayor Mamdani expresses support for the striking workers amidst failed negotiations for better staffing and healthcare benefits.

Jan 12 • 18:53 UTC

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