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Starting from the 2027 academic year, students must graduate from middle and high schools within the same metropolitan area as their medical school to apply for local doctor selection.

The National Administration of Medicines, Foods and Medical Technology (Anmat) in Argentina has banned various cosmetics and personal care products due to irregularities identified in their labeling and lack of proper registration.

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation in Mexico has declared constitutional a regulation that provides differentiated benefits for medical personnel working in areas with contagion risk at the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS).

The UK government and MPs are advocating for stricter regulations on the Brazilian butt lift procedure, which is currently performed without oversight by non-medical professionals.

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.

A new regulation mandates banks, credit card issuers, insurers, prepaid medical services, and schools in Argentina to begin issuing electronic invoices from July 2026.

A news roundup from Brasília highlights significant events, including Shakira's upcoming concert, legal actions against a controversial narrative about Lula, and the revocation of a medical course creation regulation.

Region Sörmland issued warnings to digital care providers for submitting incorrect invoices for services deemed not qualifying as proper medical care.

The integration of artificial intelligence in medical devices has led to increased incidents of patient injuries, raising concerns among regulatory bodies about safety and oversight.

The Japanese government is considering regulatory reforms to facilitate the use of AI in public services, particularly in the medical and legal fields, by soliciting information on current barriers.

A total of 58 doctors and 61 nurses had their medical authorizations revoked in Norway in 2025 due to unfitness to practice, according to a report from the Health Inspectorate.

A cardiothoracic surgeon, previously barred from major surgeries by the NSW medical authority, has been appointed to a senior role focusing on clinical safety within Queensland Health.

In Poland, medical speech therapists are seeking regulation of their profession, facing opposition from private practitioners and educational speech therapists amidst ongoing discussions about healthcare job regulations.

The new legislation effective from January 3, 2026, empowers regulatory bodies in Poland to oversee and enforce compliance among businesses dealing with non-food products, excluding medical devices and feed.

Experts warn that the lack of regulation increases the risk of diagnostic errors, improper medical decisions, and leaks of immutable genetic data, affecting entire families, as Poland has not ratified the Oviedo Convention that governs ethical standards in genetic research.