Major changes regarding burials and death declarations. New regulations are sparking discussion
The Polish Ministry of Health is reforming the law on medical activities, introducing the role of a coroner to officially declare deaths occurring outside medical facilities or homes, along with updating procedures and introducing an electronic death certificate.
The health service is in a terrible state. Will all patients be treated?
Poland's National Health Fund owes eight billion złoty to medical facilities, causing significant operational difficulties and potential treatment limitations for patients.
Hope for victims in Gaza: NGO supplies fuel to hospital amid shortages
A Jordanian charity has begun supplying fuel to a hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, to help amid an impending scarcity of resources crucial for medical facilities.
Strengthening Standards for Emergency Room Specialists ... 1 Specialist for Every 5,000 Patients in Regional Centers
To enhance the capacity for severe and emergency patient care, new standards for staffing and facilities in regional and local emergency medical centers are being implemented.
New regulations on burials and determining death. Changes to key principles
The Polish Ministry of Health is working on reforming healthcare laws to introduce the profession of coroner, aimed at clarifying procedures for determining death outside medical facilities.
Ukraine receives generators from Azerbaijan
Ukraine has received 11 generators from Azerbaijan to support its medical and social institutions.
Sudan: five attacks against medical facilities since the beginning of the year, according to the WHO
Since the beginning of 2026, five attacks against medical facilities in Sudan have been reported, resulting in significant casualties and highlighting the ongoing conflict's impact on healthcare.
Ukrainian Medics Trapped in Winter's Grasp: It Is No Longer Possible to Help Everyone
Ukrainian medical facilities are overwhelmed as cold and darkness plague civilians in Dnipro, highlighting a critical humanitarian crisis.
Law allowing internship for foreign medical students comes into effect in AC
A new law in Acre, Brazil, permits foreign medical students to undertake internships in state-run healthcare facilities following its approval and publication.
In Kurzeme, increased hospital occupancy; NMPD may redirect patients to other hospitals
Hospitals in the Kurzeme region of Latvia are experiencing heightened occupancy, leading to the National Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) being permitted to redirect patients to other medical facilities to ensure continuous care.
News in easy language on February 13
There is increased hospital congestion in Kurzeme, leading to the redirection of patients to other healthcare facilities by the Emergency Medical Service in Latvia.
Medical, Housing, and Care All in One: Chuncheon to Create the First ‘Retirement Village’ in the Country
Chuncheon city in South Korea is set to establish the country's first retirement village that combines medical, housing, and caregiving facilities.
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.
Construction of the Kretinga Hospital's Emergency and Urgent Care Department Completed
The construction of an extension at Kretinga Hospital has been completed, featuring new facilities for emergency care and various medical departments.
The medical organization is evasive about how Arenberger and others were selected for the ministerial committee. His wife is to investigate it.
The Ministry of Health has several accreditation committees, whose members assess which healthcare facilities meet accreditation standards, decide where doctors can receive specialized training, and oversee postgraduate education quality, but there are concerns about the lack of transparency regarding the nominations of certain committee members.
A landmark ruling for patients. It's about delayed medical appointments
A recent ruling reveals significant delays in patient appointments, affecting nearly 20% of visits, leading to accountability for medical facilities.
Yemeni Health Minister: 70% of our medical facilities are threatened due to lack of funding
Yemen's Health Minister warns that the shutdown of medical facilities due to severe funding shortages has increased from 50% to 70%, risking the country's health system further without alternative interventions.
The Sudanese Army Targets Rapid Support Forces Sites Near the Ethiopian Border
The Sudanese army has carried out airstrikes against Rapid Support Forces in Dim Mansour near the Ethiopian border, while also accusing them of attacking medical facilities and neighborhoods in Kadugli.
ICE leaders receive abdominal imaging machines
ICE leaders have been presented with new abdominal imaging machines to enhance their medical facilities.
Russia does not shy away from attacks on medical infrastructure
The article discusses Russia's unabated attacks on medical facilities amidst ongoing conflicts.
Dozens of artists call for end to Israel’s ‘systematic attacks’ on Gaza hospitals
A coalition of artists and humanitarian leaders urges Israel to cease its attacks on Gaza's healthcare facilities and restore medical services immediately.
Death of a pregnant woman in a hospital in Warsaw. Inspections of medical gas installations in capital facilities
The prosecutor's office is investigating the risk of patient endangerment after a pregnant woman died during a routine medical procedure in a Warsaw hospital.
The system of delivery rooms is about to change. Will a new form of care for pregnant women appear?
In Poland, the declining birth rate is impacting the profitability of small and peripheral medical facilities, prompting discussions about proposed changes to maternity care by the Ministry of Health, focusing on the safety and comfort of childbirth.