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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Liberia: Phebe Hospital Staff Stage Protest
Workers at Phebe Hospital in Bong County protested due to salary disparities and poor working conditions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police charged three healthcare workers with performing illegal abortions
Czech police have charged three healthcare workers for allegedly conducting illegal abortions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Taking care of healthcare workers
The article emphasizes the need to care for healthcare workers and not just patients to humanize the health system.
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.
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.
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.
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.