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The German Alpine Club has suspended sports director Hermann Gruber amid serious allegations of medical malpractice involving ski mountaineers.

Fernando Henrique Dardis, a fake doctor, is on trial for the murder of patient Helena Rodrigues, after having previously faked his own death to escape legal consequences.

A court in Cubatão, Brazil, ordered a doctor and an imaging clinic to pay a woman R$ 16,400 for mistakenly identifying her baby's sex during an ultrasound.

The father of Domenico, a child who suffered due to a medical mishap, laments the shocking treatment of a heart meant for his son, stored in outdated conditions.

A woman who underwent a mastectomy due to a misdiagnosis of cancer is awarded R$ 40,000 in moral damages in Acre, Brazil.

Martín Rodríguez, a contestant on Big Brother Golden Generation in Argentina, shared his tragic experience of losing his daughter allegedly due to malpractice.

A routine shoulder surgery at a hospital in Radom, Poland, turned tragic when a 45-year-old man passed away due to complications arising from inadequate anesthesia administration.

Six medical professionals are under investigation for manslaughter following the death of a child after a heart transplant in Naples.

A 67-year-old retired teacher from Brazil suffered serious injuries following a facelift procedure performed by a dentist accused of malpractice.

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich criticized current Governor JB Pritzker for failing to prevent the Chicago Bears from considering a move to Indiana due to poor governance and high taxes in Illinois.

Four candidates were arrested during a physical efficiency test in Patna for allegedly hiring substitutes to take their written examinations.

A two-year-old boy in Italy, Domenico, has died after receiving a faulty heart transplant, sparking outrage over possible medical malpractice.

President Bola Tinubu has urged voters and election bodies to ensure peaceful and credible elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Kano, and Rivers states, cautioning against violence and electoral malpractice.

The leadership of Spain's ecological transition minister Teresa Ribera faces accusations of administrative malpractice related to unpermitted photovoltaic installations in protected natural areas.

The Uttar Pradesh government has revoked licenses of 178 hospitals for rule violations, sealed 533 hospitals, and filed FIRs against 281 others as part of a crackdown on non-compliance in the private healthcare sector.

Women in Brazil have come forward with complaints about a fake doctor who performed intimate exams, alleging poor treatment and unruly behavior.

A two-year-old boy previously needing a heart transplant due to a medical error is now classified as non-transplantable by the hospital.

A family accuses a public hospital in Sorocaba, SP, of negligence leading to the death of a baby during childbirth, citing delays in the decision to perform a cesarean section.

The Kanagawa Prefectural Police are canceling approximately 2,700 traffic violations due to suspected malpractice in enforcement practices.

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.

A forensic report has revealed severe injuries and permanent aesthetic deformity in a 63-year-old patient who underwent cosmetic procedures by a dentist in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.

The article lists 16 clinics in Sweden that have been banned due to unsafe practices resulting in patient harm.

An anesthesiologist in Argentina was found guilty of culpable homicide in the death of a four-year-old child during surgery and has received a suspended prison sentence and a lengthy professional inhabilitación.

The Rector of Redeemer’s College of Technology and Management, Dr Oladunni Izobo-Martins, has cautioned new students to avoid misconduct such as examination malpractice and cultism during their academic journey.

A doctor in Minas Gerais was ordered to pay compensation to a patient who lost a testicle due to a surgical error.

A valet responsible for pool maintenance at a gym in São Paulo has been linked to the death of a teacher, prompting the investigation of chemical exposure.

A woman awarded $2 million in New York after undergoing a breast removal surgery at age 16 related to her gender identity transition.

The Ghanaian government has recalled its High Commissioner to Nigeria amid allegations of electoral misconduct related to a party primary election.

Ghana has recalled its High Commissioner to Nigeria amid allegations of electoral malpractice related to parliamentary primaries.

Puglia's healthcare system is facing severe criticism due to numerous medical errors, prompting many residents to seek treatment outside the region at a high annual cost.

In Puglia, Italy, a rising number of hospital infections are leading to numerous patient deaths, which is prompting a surge in medical lawsuits, often fueled more by anger than a desire for financial compensation.

A landmark $2 million jury verdict against doctors performing gender transition surgeries on minors may lead to a significant increase in lawsuits by individuals who regret such procedures.

A former chief doctor at the National Cancer Center's East Hospital in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, was acquitted by the Tokyo District Court of bribery charges for receiving cash in exchange for using medical devices from a Tokyo manufacturer during surgery.

Colombian doctor Heriberto Arias is set to face trial in Rio de Janeiro for the death of a 59-year-old patient following a liposuction procedure at an unlicensed clinic.

A woman from Querétaro faced bilateral leg amputation after a routine IUD removal led to a severe infection and multiple health crises, resulting in a later financial compensation of 88,000 pesos.

Delegate Franciele Drumond criticized the doctor's actions leading to the death of a patient during a mini liposuction procedure in Montes Claros, which was deemed a result of risky choices and errors.

The Supreme Court rules that regional governments are only liable for malpractice in COVID vaccinations and not for all adverse effects experienced by some individuals.

RTVE president José Pablo López criticizes the Informative Council's report describing it as 'malpractice' and highlights its claim that the corporation amplifies hateful messages contributing to societal polarization.

A young woman wins a landmark lawsuit against doctors for performing gender-affirming surgery on her as a minor, marking a significant legal challenge to transgender medical practices for children.

A Massachusetts woman suffered permanent scarring due to a botched eyelid surgery performed by an unlicensed individual posing as a doctor.

A cosmetology procedure intended to enhance a young woman's appearance turned into a horror story in Massachusetts as a woman posing as a plastic surgeon faces serious charges, including unauthorized medical practice and kidnapping.

The National Examinations Council (NECO) announced a 78% pass rate for the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination while uncovering instances of whole-centre malpractice in Niger, Kano, and Yobe.

A judge has ordered further investigations into the death of model Silvina Luna, implicating surgeon Aníbal Lotocki, who is currently serving an eight-year prison sentence for fraud and serious injuries to multiple women.

A 22-year-old woman who identified as a boy in her teenage years was awarded $2 million in a landmark lawsuit against New York doctors who guided her towards undergoing a double mastectomy at the age of 16.

Jamie Reed, a former caseworker, claims that a $2 million verdict in a medical malpractice lawsuit is just the beginning of uncovering the issues related to the treatment of transgender minors.

Chloe Cole, a detransitioner, discusses the significance of a $2 million malpractice ruling in a case involving a woman who de-transitioned after receiving a double mastectomy at 16, asserting that the award is a good initial step but insufficient.

A doctor was found guilty of involuntary bodily harm and received a six-month suspended prison sentence following a flawed medical intervention that led to a woman's amputation of all four limbs in 2011.

An anesthesiologist and a nurse were found guilty of manslaughter resulting in the death of Dora after childbirth in Ilia, receiving sentences of two years and one year respectively.

An investigation has been opened into the death of a newborn at the Policlinico of Bari, with nine individuals, including eight doctors and a midwife, under investigation for manslaughter.

Dr. Michael McKee, a vascular surgeon, is accused of evading multiple lawsuits related to medical malpractice and negligence prior to being charged with the double murder of an Ohio dentist and his wife.