Students on casino gaming in school: "Sad to see your friends play"
The article discusses the concerning rise of gambling among school-aged children in Sweden and the challenges faced in addressing gambling addiction in schools and healthcare systems.
Kenya: Partnerships Drive Push for Digital Health Growth At Smart Summit 2026
Industry leaders at the Smart Summit 2026 in Nairobi emphasize the importance of partnerships in advancing digital health systems in Africa.
Declining Birth Rates, Care, and New Longevity
The article discusses the significant decline in birth rates alongside an increase in life expectancy, highlighting their implications for households and health systems.
Resistant bacteria spreads outside hospitals and challenges medical protocols
A traditionally hospital-associated antibiotic-resistant bacterium is increasingly spreading into the community, posing new challenges for healthcare providers and surveillance systems.
Power outage at Ryhov - patient was left without oxygen: 'I panicked'
A patient at Ryhov Hospital experienced a power outage that disabled her oxygen machine, causing her distress, although hospital officials noted that backup systems were in place.
UK government axes flagship global health project
The UK government is shutting down its Global Health Workforce Programme, a project aimed at strengthening health systems in Africa, due to cuts in aid.
WHO: The conflict exacerbates the health crisis across the Middle East
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is severely straining health systems in the region as injuries and displacements rise, with an increase in attacks on healthcare and public health risks.
The Brain Researcher Got Schizophrenia - This is How She Tackles the Hallucinations
Helena Westerberg shares her experiences living with schizophrenia and highlights the disparities in mental health support across Sweden.
The Jungle of Healthcare Quotas: Will Electronic Appointments Alone Simplify Patients' Lives?
The article discusses the introduction of electronic referrals in Latvia's healthcare system, aimed at reducing waiting times for patients, but raises concerns about potential complications due to different appointment systems in various institutions.
Finnish people's trust in healthcare has collapsed
A recent study indicates a significant decline in Finnish people's trust in social and healthcare systems, with many fearing future deterioration.
Artificial Intelligence Listens to Mosquitoes: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Disease Control
Researchers from Hungary have developed advanced AI systems that enhance the auditory monitoring of mosquitoes to improve disease control efforts.
Who will shop for ten million seniors and change diapers in 10 years?
The article discusses the future challenges of caring for an aging population in Poland, particularly the needs of seniors and the potential strain on the healthcare and social support systems.
Australians who need care because of age or disability shouldn’t be reduced to an algorithm
The article critiques the reliance on algorithmic decision-making in Australia’s care systems for the elderly and disabled, emphasizing the potential loss of human empathy in assessments.
Scandals in the medical equipment market. Can patients be sure that the equipment is reliable?
Concerns have been raised in Latvia about the reliability of medical equipment used for patient diagnostics and treatment, following criticisms of the existing control and certification systems.
USA: The Successful Entrepreneur Who Designed Her Company Like Indiana Jones and Decided Not to Go Public
Judy Faulkner, the CEO of Epic Systems, stands out in the corporate world with her unique approach to business and decision to remain private rather than opting for an IPO.
“I have cost the state over six hundred million”
A young man named Gauti Einarsson discusses his struggles with mental health and addiction within Iceland's healthcare and child protection systems, calling for radical reforms.
Serious Issues in Service Voucher Availability – This is How KKV Would Change the Model
A recent report by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV) highlights significant disparities in service voucher systems across welfare regions, affecting accessibility, costs, and equality for customers.
Apnea and Snoring: The Cost of Insomnia
Sleep disorders such as apnea and snoring are not only personally exhausting but also impose a significant financial burden on economies and health insurance systems.
The increase in clinical trials in the EU will bring an additional 4 billion euros to healthcare systems
The European Commission and related organizations are striving to attract more clinical trials, which could generate additional funding and job creation in the healthcare sector.
Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis. Will we take the opportunity to take over the European health flag?
The article discusses the challenges faced by patients in the EU due to disparate health systems across member states, highlighting the significant percentage of patients who do not receive necessary treatments.
Fears of polio resurgence as US vaccine adviser questions need for childhood shots
Concerns arise about a possible resurgence of polio in the US as a top vaccine adviser indicates that existing vaccine recommendations could be reevaluated, prompting worries among experts and survivors about the preparedness of healthcare systems to handle a polio outbreak.
No, thank you.. Greenland and Denmark reject Trump's offer to send a floating hospital
Greenland and Denmark have formally rejected President Trump's proposal to send a U.S. Navy hospital ship to the island, asserting their existing healthcare systems are sufficient.
Leaders at hospital department: We stick patients again and again for the sake of the IT system
Health leaders criticize the inefficiency of IT systems, causing unnecessary repeat blood tests for patients.
Simple Rhetoric About Part-Time Work
This article critiques simplified rhetoric surrounding part-time work in Norway, responding to claims made by Rødt leader Marie Sneve Martinussen.
Good news in New York: nurses reach an agreement and end the strike
After a month of protests, New York State Nurses Association has reached an agreement with two major hospital systems, improving working conditions and salaries for over 10,500 nurses.
Health advocates urge feds to take a stance on Alberta’s health privatization
Health advocates are lobbying the federal government to oppose Alberta's new legislation that permits doctors to operate in both public and private health systems, claiming it undermines the Canada Health Act.
Heather contracted HIV on an overseas holiday. Women like her are more likely to be overlooked by doctors in Australia
A woman who contracted HIV while traveling highlights the challenges in timely diagnosis for women in Australia, who are often overlooked by healthcare systems that associate HIV primarily with gay men.
State Medical Aid: Sébastien Lecornu Signs Two Decrees of 'Reform'
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has signed two decrees aimed at reforming State Medical Aid for undocumented immigrants, focusing on combating fraud and modernizing state IT systems.
Dodgy doctors who targeted NDIS clients are shifting to veterans
A $203 million initiative aims to crack down on fraudulent doctors and advocates exploiting veteran payment systems, after previously targeting the NDIS.
Senate demands mandatory antivenom stocking in hospitals after Abuja singer’s death
The Senate has called for mandatory stocking of antivenom in hospitals after a notable death highlighted the dangers of inadequate emergency response systems for medical incidents like snakebites.
Artificial Intelligence: 5 'super-smart' tools that 'transformed' Health in 2025
The article discusses five AI-powered tools that significantly improved health systems in Europe in 2025, offering faster diagnoses, better patient monitoring, and new methods to combat antimicrobial resistance.