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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Like a medical appointment: changes to truck access to the ports of Gran Rosario and mandatory time slots established

The government of Santa Fe will implement a mandatory time-slot system for trucks entering the ports of Gran Rosario to improve logistics during peak harvest times.

Mar 1 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The right to health in a critical state

Public health in Ecuador is facing serious challenges, affecting countless families who struggle with inadequate access to essential medical care and treatments.

Feb 28 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rare diseases: Brazilians wait 5.4 years for diagnosis, study reveals; check the most frequent conditions

A recent study reveals that Brazilians with rare diseases wait an average of 5.4 years for a definitive diagnosis, with significant implications for their health and access to treatment.

Feb 28 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Trump calls for banning minors' access to gender transition procedures without parental consent

Donald Trump has urged states to prohibit minors from accessing medical procedures related to gender transition without parental consent.

Feb 25 • 03:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ekiti adopts digital solutions to improve maternal health, reach remote patients

The Ekiti State Government is implementing digital solutions to enhance maternal health care, allowing access to medical support through phone and messaging services.

Feb 22 • 12:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

"Inhuman Experiment". What Awaits Ukrainian Refugees After the End of Aid?

Ukrainian refugees in Poland express deep concern over the access to medical assistance following the recent cessation of aid measures.

Feb 20 • 15:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

KUKU ⟩ Trapped in Ice Prangli Resident: I also freeze milk, but the child misses the fresh produce

A resident of Prangli Island describes the challenges faced due to the island's ferry being under repair, affecting access to fresh food and medical care.

Feb 19 • 13:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UNICEF urges FG to prioritise child survival through medical oxygen access

UNICEF has called on the Nigerian government to prioritize the provision of medical oxygen to enhance child survival rates.

Feb 19 • 09:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

More Doctors demands better training

The 'More Doctors' program in Brazil, originally created to improve healthcare access in underserved areas, is now facing challenges due to previous government measures that have affected the training of medical professionals.

Feb 19 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Mayor of León sentenced for registering 21 acquaintances in two houses of a village with 501 residents and only 178 health cards

A mayor in León was sentenced for inflating the census by registering 21 people in two homes in a village with a small population and limited medical access.

Feb 18 • 18:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

"Inhuman experiment". What awaits Ukrainian refugees after the aid expires?

Ukrainian refugees in Poland express deep concerns over limited access to medical care and the uncertain future as aid programs come to an end.

Feb 18 • 17:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Western Doctors on Israeli Bans Due to Gaza

Western doctors are reportedly being systematically denied entry to Gaza by Israeli authorities, especially those who have publicly testified about the dire humanitarian conditions caused by the ongoing conflict.

Feb 17 • 16:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Medics in UK and US say they have been barred from Gaza after speaking out

Medical professionals in the UK and US report being denied entry to Gaza after sharing their experiences of the conflict, raising concerns about arbitrary denials of humanitarian aid access.

Feb 17 • 11:15 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Let the death row inmates have hope.

A 62-year-old ALS patient in Norway describes her struggle to access life-prolonging medication after being denied participation in clinical trials and treatment options, highlighting the paradox of medical regulations.

Feb 17 • 08:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Shadow of 'Medical Tourism Fees'... Unregistered Migrant Mothers Unable to Access Hospitals

Unregistered migrant mothers face significant barriers to accessing healthcare services, leading to dangerous situations during pregnancy.

Feb 16 • 23:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Quotas increase access to medicine, but do not guarantee a spot in residency, says study

A study indicates that affirmative action policies in Brazil have improved access to medical education but have not succeeded in ensuring residency placements for graduates from quota programs.

Feb 16 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Big announcement by CM Yogi in Gorakhpur, lack of money will no longer be an obstacle for treatment

In Gorakhpur, CM Yogi Adityanath assured citizens that financial constraints will not hinder access to medical treatment, instructing officials to expedite support for those in need.

Feb 15 • 12:55 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"Prenotopoli" in Taranto. Under Investigation by the Nas: One Million Practices

The Italian health authorities are investigating potential fraudulent appointment rescheduling in Taranto's health system, with suspicions of a patronage system allowing privileged access to medical services.

Feb 14 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More Specialists Doctors Program has open registrations for 122 positions in Piauí; see cities

The Brazilian government is offering 122 medical positions across 15 cities in Piauí as part of its Mais Médicos Especialistas program to improve specialized healthcare access.

Feb 12 • 10:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Inmates in Danish Prisons Protest for Better Conditions

Inmates across several Danish prisons staged a protest demanding improved living conditions, citing issues like medication access and delayed responses to their medical needs.

Feb 10 • 21:33 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Using AI for medical advice can cause you harm, Canadian doctors warn

Canadian doctors express concerns that patients relying on AI for health advice may receive dangerous misinformation due to the lack of access to primary care providers.

Feb 10 • 21:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Snakebite cases drop for third year in Kaduna — Health commissioner

The Kaduna State Commissioner for Health, Umma Ahmed, reported a decline in snakebite cases due to better access to anti-venom and emergency medical interventions.

Feb 10 • 11:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara recruits fresh medics to boost health services delivery

The Kwara State Government has deployed new medical doctors to various health facilities to improve healthcare access and service delivery.

Feb 10 • 01:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Studying Medicine is an Expensive Dream for Graduates: What a Medical Aspirant Must Have

The article discusses the financial burdens faced by aspiring medical students like Isabella Suárez in Ecuador due to limited access to affordable public education.

Feb 9 • 11:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

There was no road, the ambulance did not arrive, the system took a life

An 18-year-old boy named Shaile sh Magan Vagda died in Jawhar, Palghar due to lack of timely medical treatment caused by inaccessible roads preventing ambulance access.

Feb 5 • 14:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

No road, no ambulance, and... a young man lost his life due to the system in a tribal village in Palghar

An 18-year-old boy died in a remote tribal village in Palghar district because lack of road access delayed crucial medical treatment.

Feb 5 • 11:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Online issuance of medical records now available for closed traditional Korean medicine hospitals

Starting this month, medical records from closed traditional Korean medicine hospitals will be accessible online, with parents being able to obtain records for children under 19 from March.

Feb 3 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

Reopening the Rafah crossing was, inevitably, not straightforward

Despite the reopening of the Rafah crossing, only a handful of individuals from Gaza have managed to access medical assistance in Egypt, highlighting the complexities involved.

Feb 2 • 16:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

At the Gate of Waiting: People of Gaza: What Prevents Us from Living a Decent Life?

In Khan Younis, residents face the longest queue of their lives at the Rafah crossing, with over 40,000 patients waiting to access medical treatment abroad amid despair and uncertainty.

Feb 2 • 15:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Primary healthcare should take 70% of budgetary allocation – Lagos NMA chair

Dr Babajide Saheed, Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association in Lagos, advocates for 60-70% of health budgets to be allocated to primary healthcare to enhance access and preventive services.

Feb 2 • 10:38 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The ultrasounds and HIV or chlamydia tests that Julio Iglesias 'imposed' on his employees: 'They had access to all the results'

Julio Iglesias reportedly required his employees to undergo ultrasound and STI tests, providing them access to all medical results, unrelated to their work duties.

Jan 13 • 23:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Urgent' NHS medical care access available on New Year's Day as GP practices shut

On New Year's Day, while most GP practices are closed, the NHS assures that urgent medical care will still be accessible for patients in need.

Jan 1 • 05:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

How health technology impacts the economy... beyond health

The healthcare technology sector ensures access to quality medical equipment for professionals and patients, significantly contributing 1.13% to the GDP, according to the Spanish Federation of Healthcare Technology Companies.

Dec 29 • 09:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Argyris Xafis: 'My mother died today. Fanis. Not at all full of days'

Actor Argyris Xafis shares the heart-wrenching story of his mother's cancer diagnosis and her struggle over five years, highlighting the healthcare system's failures that hindered her access to necessary medical care.

Dec 28 • 11:00 UTC

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