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🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Rescue teams ferry healthcare workers to and from work

Rescue teams in East Iceland are transporting healthcare workers due to an orange weather warning affecting transport in the region.

Mar 2 • 20:22 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

See the result: A new agreement has been reached for 105,000 employees in the regions

A new three-year collective agreement has been made for 105,000 regional employees in Denmark, featuring provisions for sick leave and flexible options for salary, pension, and time off.

Mar 2 • 17:13 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
🇦🇺 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
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Care Workers in Asylum Proceedings: Indispensable Today, Deported Tomorrow?

The article highlights the precarious situation of Adia A., a Nigerian asylum seeker in Germany, who is training as a care worker but faces uncertainty about her future residency status.

Mar 1 • 11:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ikea announces big change to stores and thousands of shoppers will get money off

Ikea has introduced a new discount program for UK education and healthcare workers, allowing them to receive 6% off their in-store purchases.

Feb 28 • 10:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

9000 PLN minimum wage for psychologists? The Ministry wants to postpone the raise deadline

The Polish Ministry of Health is considering postponing the scheduled increase in minimum wages for psychologists and other public healthcare workers, which is tied to last year's average national salary.

Feb 27 • 18:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

9000 PLN minimum wage for this group. Increase comes into effect on July 1, 2026

The minimum wage for public health workers in Poland, including psychologists, is set to rise starting July 1, 2026, based on last year's average wage data.

Feb 27 • 18:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After complaints, biometric point system to be implemented in health units in city of Acre; understand

The city of Brasiléia in Acre will implement a biometric point system in its health units following a request from the Public Ministry due to attendance issues among health workers.

Feb 27 • 17:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Shoppers with specific jobs now get six percent off at IKEA

IKEA has introduced a 6% discount in-store for specific job holders in the UK, mainly targeting teachers and healthcare workers.

Feb 27 • 12:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Drop in overseas workers is ‘car crash’ for UK hospitals and care homes, say experts

Experts warn that a significant decrease in overseas nursing and caring staff is posing a critical risk to UK hospitals and care homes.

Feb 26 • 19:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

He Compared Doctors to Prostitutes, Now He Has Become the New Director of the Hospital

A controversial figure who likened doctors to sex workers has been appointed as the new director of a hospital in Czechia.

Feb 26 • 14:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Garrahan Hospital has begun renewing hospital beds: the participation of porters, nurses, and doctors was key

The Garrahan Hospital in Argentina has started replacing outdated hospital beds with participations from various healthcare workers.

Feb 26 • 12:12 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Politician: This is how stress and sick leave will decrease in healthcare in Jämtland County

A politician outlines plans to reduce workplace stress and sick leave among healthcare workers in Jämtland County.

Feb 25 • 10:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio begins to administer new dengue vaccine to healthcare professionals

Rio de Janeiro has started administering a new dengue vaccine, developed by the Butantan Institute, exclusively to frontline healthcare workers.

Feb 24 • 14:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The height and weight of a child can be determined from a distance, this is how this AI tool will work

An AI tool named Shishu Mapan was demonstrated at the AI Impact Summit to help Anganwadi workers measure children's height and weight remotely via video calls.

Feb 24 • 12:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elderly Couple Celebrates 73rd Wedding Anniversary During Hospitalization: 'A Special Mark,' Says Daughter

An elderly couple celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary in a hospital in Araçatuba, Brazil, garnering emotional responses from healthcare workers and family members.

Feb 24 • 10:20 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Phebe Hospital Staff Stage Protest

Workers at Phebe Hospital in Bong County protested due to salary disparities and poor working conditions.

Feb 24 • 09:49 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Phebe Hospital Workers Suspend Shutdown, Issue 24-Hour Ultimatum

Workers at Phebe Hospital in Liberia have decided to suspend a planned shutdown but have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the hospital's board and government for urgent action regarding administrative issues.

Feb 23 • 18:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Healthcare: "Half of a full-time shift is now spent on additional tasks"

Nurse Mathias Gramlich highlights that healthcare workers spend half of their time on non-medical tasks, impacting patient care efficiency.

Feb 23 • 12:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

CEO discusses what happened when Attendo hired 1,500 caregivers from abroad

Attendo, a care company, hired 1,000 caregivers from the Philippines and about 500 from Ethiopia, Kenya, and India, but later had to lay off Finnish workers due to changing needs.

Feb 22 • 17:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Doctors demand protection as Lassa fever kills colleague, infects 15 health workers

Health associations in Nigeria are urging government action to improve the safety of healthcare workers following a Lassa fever outbreak that has resulted in the death of one doctor and infections among 15 others.

Feb 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z Exclusive: Patients and Care Workers Must Wait Longer for Improvement

German hospitals are willing to give up unverified takeover of nursing salaries by health insurers, but the Health Ministry rejects proposed reforms.

Feb 20 • 19:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí receives 1st batch of dengue vaccine to immunize healthcare professionals

The first batch of the dengue vaccine has arrived in Piauí, Brazil, to immunize around 32,200 healthcare workers.

Feb 20 • 18:31 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Two healthcare workers infected with tuberculosis: "They are embarking on a difficult journey"

Two healthcare workers in Iceland have been diagnosed with tuberculosis and are facing significant challenges ahead.

Feb 20 • 18:15 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

It is extremely serious that tuberculosis infection has been detected

There has been a serious detection of tuberculosis infection among two healthcare workers in Iceland, prompting further testing among staff.

Feb 20 • 13:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Warning to Residents: Fraudsters Posing as Medical Workers Are Traveling Through Villages

The Lithuanian ministry has issued a warning about fraudsters posing as medical workers to collect personal information from residents in villages.

Feb 20 • 13:19 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Two health care workers infected with tuberculosis

Two employees at a primary health care center in Iceland tested positive for tuberculosis during staff screenings, but are not showing symptoms and are not contagious.

Feb 20 • 11:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Police charged three healthcare workers with performing illegal abortions

Czech police have charged three healthcare workers for allegedly conducting illegal abortions.

Feb 19 • 20:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Debate on Care Costs: Clinics Compete with Homes for Care Workers

A debate is ongoing regarding the rising care costs in hospitals, as more healthcare workers are leaving homes and outpatient services for clinics due to better pay and working conditions.

Feb 19 • 19:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in New Mexico: $1 million in grants approved for health workers and the application deadline will end

New Mexico will provide $1 million in grants to support healthcare workers in response to low healthcare provider rates affecting community access.

Feb 19 • 14:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Incidents outside the Nikaia hospital: "Unprovoked attack with chemicals and batons" on workers, claims OENGE

The OENGE claims that police forces carried out an unprovoked attack on healthcare workers at the Nikaia hospital during a minister's visit.

Feb 19 • 12:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New Left on incidents at Nikaia Hospital: When health workers request reinforcement, the government sends MAT (riot police)

The political party New Left accuses the Greek government of suppression and police violence against health workers protesting outside Nikaia Hospital over working conditions.

Feb 19 • 12:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

SYRIZA against Ad. Georgiadis: Sad protagonist of scenes of police violence against doctors and nurses

SYRIZA criticizes Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis and the government for police violence against healthcare workers during a protest at the Nikaia Hospital.

Feb 19 • 11:44 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Tension at Nikaia State Hospital between MAT and protesters – Georgiadis inaugurated the TEP

There was significant tension at Nikaia State Hospital during a protest by health workers coinciding with the inauguration of TEP by Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis.

Feb 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

After tragedy, Lapu Lapu victims were victims of ‘snooping’ at hospitals: report

A report reveals that health-care workers accessed medical records of Lapu Lapu tragedy victims without authorization, leading to a significant breach of privacy.

Feb 19 • 02:13 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

The government's wish to bring in foreign social and health care workers is causing concern in the election campaign

Denmark's government plans to invest a significant amount to recruit foreign social and health care workers due to a projected shortage in the coming decade, raising concerns about reliance on foreign labor.

Feb 19 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"Pure Fraud" - MTV: New Minister Wille Rydman Plans to Address Foreign Caregivers' Language Skills

Finland's new Minister of Social Affairs and Health, Wille Rydman, intends to tackle the language proficiency of foreign caregivers, citing patient safety concerns.

Feb 18 • 18:36 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Mite infestation alarm at Policlinico di Bari, unions report 20 cases and management downsizes: 'There are 4'

A potential outbreak of scabies at the Policlinico di Bari has led to conflicting reports about the number of affected healthcare workers, with unions claiming 20 cases while hospital management states there are only 4.

Feb 18 • 12:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

FAZ Exclusive: Boom in Care Workers, But Patients Benefit Nothing

Despite an increase in nursing staff due to the unlimited care budget, patient care has not improved, raising concerns about misuse of resources.

Feb 18 • 05:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Ten healthcare workers arrested in 'complex' police investigation

Ten healthcare workers at St Andrew's Hospital in Northampton have been arrested as part of a police investigation into serious allegations including wilful neglect.

Feb 17 • 21:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The government establishes a crisis commission for healthcare

The Swedish government has announced the formation of a crisis commission to address the high levels of stress among healthcare workers.

Feb 17 • 14:52 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Situation in Nursing Homes: Without Immigration It Doesn't Work

The article discusses the critical role of immigrant care workers in Germany's nursing homes, which face personnel shortages due to aging demographics.

Feb 17 • 14:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Algorithm-based tool for home support funding is ‘cruel’ and ‘inhumane’, Australian aged care workers warn

Australian aged care workers criticize an algorithm-based tool for assessing home support funding, calling it 'cruel' and detrimental to elderly care.

Feb 17 • 14:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Western Cape Refuses to Employ Community Health Workers On a Permanent Basis

The Western Cape Department of Health will not comply with a Labour Court ruling to make community health workers permanent employees despite their longstanding part-time status and lack of benefits.

Feb 17 • 04:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Taking care of healthcare workers

The article emphasizes the need to care for healthcare workers and not just patients to humanize the health system.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Thousands of nurses and private social sector workers go on strike – "salary pit" compared to public sector is hundred

Around 3,500 private social service employees, including nursing assistants and meal service workers, are set to go on a three-day strike in Northern Finland, targeting units from various companies.

Feb 16 • 16:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

11,500 PLN minimum wage with specialization. The government considers changing the law

The Polish government is contemplating changes to legislation that would increase the minimum wage for medical professionals, including various healthcare workers.

Feb 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Doctors are called to strike all this week: how does it affect patients?

Doctors across Spain are on strike this week advocating for better working conditions and a separate status from other healthcare workers, with minimum services ensuring urgent procedures are maintained.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The chain of errors and the 'burnt' heart. Six health workers investigated between Bolzano and Naples

An investigation reveals multiple medical errors that led to the improper transplant of a heart for a two-year-old boy in Naples, resulting in the involvement of six healthcare workers.

Feb 13 • 04:00 UTC

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