Alleged negligence: MDCN suspends three doctors over Chimamanda son’s death
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has suspended three doctors following findings of negligence related to the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's son after a medical procedure.
Lucy Letby case expert witness was under fitness to practise investigation during trial
A key expert witness in the trial of nurse Lucy Letby was under investigation for fitness to practice at the time of his testimony regarding insulin poisoning.
UK surgeon cleared of antisemitism criticises GMC’s plan to challenge ruling
A surgeon cleared of antisemitism charges criticizes the General Medical Council's decision to appeal the ruling.
CRM opens inquiry to investigate possible ethical violations in reports at Metropolitano Hospital, in PB
The Medical Council of Paraíba (CRM-PB) has opened an inquiry into possible medical errors in reports at the Metropolitano Dom José Maria Pires Hospital in Santa Rita, Brazil.
Kenya: Kenya Medical, Dental Associations Raise Alarm Over KMPDC Corruption Allegations
The Kenya Medical and Dental Associations have expressed grave concerns regarding allegations of corruption within the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists' Council.
Brazil creates first rule for AI in medicine: diagnosis cannot be automatic and patients may refuse use
Brazil's Federal Medical Council has established its first specific guideline governing the use of artificial intelligence in medical practice, emphasizing that AI must serve as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for human clinical judgment.
'Lack of security and poor conditions': CRM inspects Areolino de Abreu Hospital after patient is killed
The regional medical council conducted an inspection at Areolino de Abreu Hospital following a fatal incident, uncovering significant security and structural deficiencies.
Former Chair of the Ethics Council: Weber Accuses Alena Buyx of Plagiarism
Alena Buyx, a medical ethicist and former chair of the German Ethics Council, faces allegations of plagiarism in her doctoral thesis from the University of Münster.
Entity that brings together health plans contests resolution that changes patient spending auditing
The Fenasaúde entity is challenging a resolution from the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) that modifies the auditing of medical procedures for patients in Brazil.
Science: Plagiarism allegations against former chair of the Ethics Council Alena Buyx
A communication scientist has raised plagiarism allegations against Alena Buyx, a prominent medical ethicist and former chair of the German Ethics Council.
Baby's death months after CRM identifies irregularities in hospital is investigated in Araucária
An investigation has been launched into the death of a newborn baby in Araucária, Brazil, after a medical council reported irregularities in the hospital where she was born.
Nursing benefits will increase, but compensation for medical expenses of uninsured residents will disappear
The Tartu City Council has decided to change the rules for social welfare assistance, increasing the support amounts for caregivers of children and adults.
The most indebted welfare area has chosen a new leader – Piia Vuorela will tackle the healthcare crises in Central Finland
The Central Finland regional council has appointed Piia Vuorela, a medical doctor and Master of Business Administration, as the new leader of the welfare area.
Jevgeni Ossinovski: Tallinn could build a new hospital by itself
Former Tallinn mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski criticizes the city council's decision to halt the establishment of a new medical campus, asserting that the capital can construct the hospital without state co-funding.
The Ministry of Health has agreed with the Latvian Medical Association to seek financial opportunities to establish a Disciplinary Council
The Latvian Ministry of Health and the Latvian Medical Association aim to create a Disciplinary Council to address ethical and professional conduct breaches among healthcare professionals.
The Reason Why Hongdong Residents Donate Pocket Money to the Council
Residents of Hongdong have been generously donating produce to support the Hongseong Medical Welfare Cooperative, reflecting the community's commitment to maintaining local healthcare services.
Wants to investigate the possibility of more than two parents
The Swedish Medical Ethical Council is proposing to explore legal frameworks that would allow for more than two parents and the removal of the age limit for IVF treatments.
Government Council: Remove Age Limits for IVF
Swedish Medical Ethics Council advises regions to focus on individual health assessments rather than strict age limits for IVF treatments.
Council unveils N1.2m course for Ukraine, Sudan-trained medical graduates
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has launched a six-month mandatory remediation program for foreign-trained medical graduates affected by the Ukraine war and Sudan conflict to facilitate their integration into Nigeria's healthcare system.
Sejong City Implements 'Customized Integrated Care'... Medical, Nursing, and Care Services at Home
Sejong City has formed an integrated support council to establish a local customized care system, enabling citizens to receive medical, nursing, and care services in their homes, which will be fully implemented nationwide next month.