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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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What is botulism and how to prevent it

Botulism is a serious illness caused by the botulinum toxin, primarily affecting the nervous system and leading to muscle weakness and paralysis, necessitating immediate medical attention.

Feb 28 • 19:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Showed Insight: Medical Student Remains Free After Rape

A Belgian court confirms the suspension of a five-year prison sentence for a medical student convicted of raping a fellow student, citing his good character as justification.

Feb 26 • 12:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Showed understanding: medical student remains free after rape

A medical student who raped a fellow student has had his sentence suspended, leading to public outcry and protests.

Feb 26 • 12:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Shown Insight: Medical Student Remains Free After Rape

A Belgian appeals court upheld a controversial decision to suspend the prison sentence of a medical student convicted of raping a fellow student, citing his 'considerate' behavior.

Feb 26 • 12:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Getting into medical school is now possible with money, and it may be a good thing for patients

Finland's Education Minister proposed increasing medical school admissions significantly, sparking debate over the adequacy of medical education capacity in relation to real healthcare needs.

Feb 26 • 08:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Finding Emergency Rooms for Severe Patients, the National Medical Center Situation Room Takes Charge... Still Lacks Fundamental Solutions

The South Korean government has launched a pilot project aimed at improving the transfer system for severe emergency patients to ensure they reach hospitals more efficiently, but critics argue that it is only a temporary fix without addressing underlying issues.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Elite Medical Insurance: Scherer's Involuntary Confession

The book 'Neither Revenge nor Forgiveness' reveals deep insights into Mexico's health system, emphasizing the reliance on private over public healthcare during a medical emergency.

Feb 24 • 09:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Nurses Filling the Gap... Still Shouldering the Duties of Residents

Nurses, who took on the responsibilities of medical residents during their absence, continue to face unjust workloads and conflicts within the healthcare system.

Feb 23 • 20:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Let's Fix the Legal System That Leaves 'Death Alone' Untended

The rising trend of solitary deaths in South Korea highlights a legal gap in handling the biological waste left behind, which is currently treated as regular waste instead of hazardous medical waste.

Feb 23 • 10:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

"No, thank you": Greenland rejects Donald Trump's offer to send a hospital ship amid his offensive to annex it to the United States

Greenland's leaders have declined Donald Trump's offer to send a hospital ship, asserting that their public healthcare system is adequate and can provide the necessary medical care.

Feb 22 • 16:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] The ‘Emergency Patient Transport System’ is being reformed… The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Fire Agency have different data aggregation

The South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Fire Agency have reported significantly different numbers regarding emergency patient transports, revealing a lack of coordination in their operations.

Feb 22 • 13:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The 60 days of agony of the little warrior. Now a foundation: 'Let it not happen again'

A mother mourns her son Domenico, who died after a prolonged battle in intensive care following a complicated heart operation, leading her to advocate for change in the healthcare system.

Feb 22 • 05:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

IESS increases 4,000 new daily appointments with scheduling reorganization

The Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS) is implementing a new scheduling system that will add 4,000 daily appointments to its existing 50,000.

Feb 21 • 19:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Logbook of a shift: 'I spent three hours wishing to be relieved to stabilize two premature babies'

A neonatal doctor describes the intense challenges faced during a night shift in the NICU and highlights the ongoing labor dispute over mandatory night shifts in Spain's healthcare system.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Alberto Samid after his hospitalization: "If you ever have a problem in Uruguay, run away"

After recovering from a serious health issue, Alberto Samid criticized Uruguay's healthcare system and credited Argentina's medical services for saving his life.

Feb 20 • 00:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

More than 1 in 4 patients leaving Winnipeg ERs without being seen: study

A significant portion of patients in Winnipeg's emergency rooms are leaving without receiving medical attention, highlighting ongoing challenges in the healthcare system.

Feb 19 • 19:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Samid's Harsh Criticism of the Uruguayan Health System: 'If I Had Stayed, I Would Be in a Coffin Today'

Alberto Samid criticized the Uruguayan health system after being transferred to Argentina for urgent medical treatment, stating he would not have survived had he remained in Uruguay.

Feb 19 • 18:25 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Cosmic was supposed to simplify – but is a major time thief for hospitals

The implementation of the electronic medical records system Cosmic has faced significant criticism from healthcare staff in Sweden for its complexity and inefficiency since its rollout over a year ago.

Feb 19 • 12:31 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Expert warns of security risks in medical records system

An expert raises concerns over security risks in Sweden's medical record system, which is managed by a company linked to undemocratic regimes in the Arabian Peninsula.

Feb 19 • 07:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LAURI SOOPALU ⟩ The cause of the giant black hole that has come to light must be sought elsewhere than in the negligence of doctors

Lauri Soopalu argues that the data gaps in Estonia's healthcare system stem from deficiencies in national IT standards rather than from medical negligence.

Feb 18 • 12:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Licenses, testimony of a Congress voting on an empty stomach

The Argentine Senate has approved a controversial amendment to the medical leave system that significantly reduces the wages of workers on sick leave, prompting a heated debate among lawmakers and citizens.

Feb 17 • 21:04 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: No Bed Syndrome in Our Hospitals Must End Now

The 'No Bed Syndrome' in Ghanaian hospitals continues to claim lives, highlighting systemic failures in the healthcare system.

Feb 17 • 14:26 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Nigeria: the hospital system faced with care provided to children[2/2]

The report discusses the challenges faced by Nigeria's healthcare system in light of a recent incident involving the death of a child under private healthcare.

Feb 16 • 23:54 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"They are closed". The case of biblical waiting lists in Emilia-Romagna for medical services

The healthcare system in Emilia-Romagna is facing severe challenges with endless waiting lists for medical services, raising concerns about the management of healthcare requests in the region.

Feb 16 • 13:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Reader asks: Does winter swimming strengthen the immune system?

The article discusses the health benefits of winter swimming, raising questions about its impact on the immune system.

Feb 16 • 08:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Mónica García: "Volunteer medical shifts would break the system"

Spain's Health Minister Mónica García opposes further concessions to medical unions amid ongoing doctor strikes against a proposed healthcare statute.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Ravenna System: A Network of Doctors for the Undocumented Under Scrutiny of Chats

An investigation in Ravenna exposes a coordinated network of medical professionals allegedly involved in issuing false certificates to assist undocumented migrants.

Feb 15 • 05:36 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Schillaci: “Unacceptable case, we will clarify responsibilities but our system works”

Italian Health Minister Schillaci addresses safety concerns in the healthcare system following a serious incident involving a child in Nola, emphasizing the need for accountability while asserting the reliability of Italy's medical standards.

Feb 15 • 00:00 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

With overload in the municipal emergency, patients with stroke and appendicitis face wait in Ribeirão Preto

Patients facing medical emergencies such as stroke and appendicitis in Ribeirão Preto are facing significant delays due to a municipal health system overload.

Feb 13 • 22:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, doctor of Diego Maradona, requested to suspend the trial, but received a resounding response

Neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque's request to suspend the trial regarding his involvement in Diego Maradona's death was denied by the San Isidro Criminal Oral Tribunal.

Feb 13 • 18:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Patient reports that she had the wrong knee operated on after being run over and seeking public hospital in TO: 'constant pain'

A patient in Brazil claims she underwent surgery on the wrong knee after being hit by a car, highlighting significant issues within the public health system.

Feb 13 • 13:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A very measured Ayuso talks about a Madrid healthcare system that surpasses Stockholm's, to try to keep MIR graduates in the region

Isabel Díaz Ayuso promotes Madrid's healthcare as superior in an attempt to retain recent medical graduates amidst ongoing tensions with the national health ministry.

Feb 13 • 11:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Association of Interns and Residents Opposes Hasty Medical School Expansion and Calls for Re-Discussion Table

Interns and residents in South Korea demand a re-evaluation of the government's plan to increase medical school admissions by 3,342 over five years, starting with 490 in 2027.

Feb 13 • 08:52 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Under consideration to pause surgeries

The Icelandic healthcare system is evaluating the possibility of pausing surgeries due to existing challenges.

Feb 12 • 19:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The death of Diego Maradona: the appeal filed by the defense of one of the accused was denied

The Argentine judicial system has denied the appeal from Nancy Forlini's defense, who is implicated in the death of Diego Maradona.

Feb 11 • 21:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Will local doctors remain a decade from now? Opinions against 'token regional medical universities'

The South Korean government has decided to increase the number of medical school admissions by 3,342 over the next five years, raising concerns about the distribution of these spots among 32 regional medical schools and the establishment of a stable local medical system.

Feb 11 • 11:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Major Medical Expense Insurance: Pressure on the Public Sector

The report discusses the imminent and significant increase in Major Medical Expense Insurance premiums in Mexico, with potential hikes between 20% and 40% for 2026, which may result in a shift of patients from private healthcare to the overstretched public system.

Feb 10 • 13:51 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

SSA launches system to monitor medicine supply

The Mexican Health Secretary has announced a new system aimed at monitoring the supply of medical supplies and ensuring compliance from contracted companies.

Feb 9 • 17:23 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Report: Tomer Eigs' Partners Cried for Help for 13 Minutes, MDA Was Called Only After About Half an Hour

A report reveals that the prison mates of Captain Tomer Eigs cried for help for 13 minutes before prison staff contacted emergency services, leading to tragic consequences.

Feb 8 • 21:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Exodus for Treatment Costs 127 Million. The False Promises About Breast Exams

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.

Feb 8 • 04:00 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
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

The medical system pushed transgender surgery on kids — now it's facing legal justice

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.

Feb 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

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.

Feb 5 • 07:10 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Want an independent expert committee to investigate serious incidents in the health care system

Steinunn Thórðardóttir, chair of the Icelandic Medical Association, calls for the establishment of a special committee to investigate deaths and serious incidents in the healthcare system, reflecting concerns over the lack of clarity in handling such situations.

Feb 4 • 12:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Health resorts are looking for savings while hospitals, local governments, and medical professionals plan protests

In response to financial and organizational challenges in the healthcare system caused by hospital reforms, local officials and hospital directors are preparing to protest against the government's handling of healthcare financing.

Feb 4 • 08:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

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.

Feb 4 • 00:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government announces 3 thousand new medical residency grants and 900 vacancies for specialists in the SUS

The federal government announced 3,000 new medical residency grants for 2026 and a tender for hiring 900 specialist doctors for the Unified Health System (SUS), under the Ministry of Health's Now There Are Specialists program.

Feb 3 • 13:56 UTC

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