Important changes in pharmacies come into effect on April 1
Starting April 1, 2026, Poland's Ministry of Health will implement significant updates to the list of reimbursed medications, introducing 16 new therapies, primarily for cancer and rare diseases.
Minister: An audit will be conducted to assess whether e-health can operate independently
Lithuania's health minister announced an upcoming audit to evaluate the independence of the e-health system and possibly transition its management from the Ministry of Economy and Innovation to the Ministry of Health.
A new map of maternity wards in Poland is being created. Criteria have been announced that must be met.
The Polish Ministry of Health is planning a new map of maternity wards to address the dramatic decline in birth rates and the subsequent closures of maternity facilities.
Ministry of Health holds a service campaign for women waiting for care
The Brazilian Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide campaign to provide medical examinations, consultations, and surgeries to women who have been on waiting lists.
The Ministry of Health reacts to reports about the maternity ward in Lesko
The Polish Ministry of Health is addressing confusion over the status of the maternity ward in Lesko, which has been officially closed since the end of 2025, despite statements suggesting it remains operational.
Lebanon's Ministry of Health: 40 medical personnel killed and about 128 medical facilities and ambulances attacked
Lebanon's health ministry reports that 40 medical personnel have been killed and at least 128 medical facilities and ambulances attacked by Israel in southern Lebanon.
The Ministry of Health suggests that healthcare institutions could charge extra for additional USB drives and assistants
Lithuania's Minister of Health proposes that healthcare facilities should be allowed to charge extra fees for optional services such as USB storage devices and personal assistant services.
Sad papers for the largest hospital in Samogitia: the director has been ousted, but the hospital is sinking in debt
The Republic of Šiauliai Hospital is facing significant financial losses, with expenses exceeding income by €5.9 million last year, raising concerns as the health ministry hopes a new director can solve the crisis.
Will the government reconstruction include the head of this ministry? Tusk: The first 'victim' of speculation
Donald Tusk discusses the budget crisis in Poland's healthcare system and the implications for the National Health Fund (NFZ), asserting that cuts in testing will not occur despite financial shortfalls.
What about pay increases for medical staff? The ministry's decision is in
The Polish Ministry of Health announced that no agreement was reached during discussions on changes to the pay increase law for medical staff, meaning no modifications will occur.
Then the loud change of the Ministry of Education will become a fact. Details revealed
A recent report highlights alarming trends among Polish youth, prompting the Ministry of Education to propose a mobile phone ban in primary schools.
Family Health Unit in Belém is in precarious state and poses risks to patients, MPs point out
The Panorama XXI Family Health Unit in the Mangueirão neighborhood of Belém is operating under inadequate conditions, posing potential risks to patients and staff according to the State Public Ministry of Pará.
Controversial decision in Russia: They will send women who do not want children to the psychologist
Russia's Ministry of Health has added a question about childbearing desires to women's reproductive health checks, referring those who wish to have no children for psychological intervention.
Basque Country, Castilla-La Mancha, and the Canary Islands demand independent mediation from Health for medical strike resolution: "We do not want it to drag on"
Three regional health authorities in Spain are calling for independent mediation from the Ministry of Health to resolve an ongoing medical strike that is affecting the National Health System.
The second week of the strike ends with hundreds of thousands of canceled appointments and no rapprochement between doctors and health officials
The ongoing strike by doctors in Spain has caused significant cancellations of medical appointments, with no progress made between the unions and the health ministry.
“5 cm in 3 months”... Abusive Advertising of Food Disguised as 'Height Growth Drugs' Discovered in Large Numbers
The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has uncovered numerous cases of misleading online advertisements promoting normal foods as height growth supplements.
More than 1,000 people killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Since March 2, the war between Israel and Hezbollah has resulted in over 1,000 deaths and nearly 2,600 injuries in Lebanon, as reported by the Lebanese Ministry of Health.
Measures against foot-and-mouth disease in Lesbos – What is provided
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food has implemented urgent measures in Lesbos following a confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease, including the establishment of protection and surveillance zones.
Health prepares new legal measures against Ayuso due to 'obstinate disobedience' in the abortion objectors registry
The Spanish Ministry of Health is preparing legal action against Isabel Díaz Ayuso's government for its refusal to create a registry of conscience objectors to abortion, despite a court ruling mandating such a registry.
Russia recommends sending women who do not want children to psychologists to address the demographic crisis
Russia's health ministry advises doctors to refer women who express a desire not to have children to psychologists in a bid to foster a positive attitude towards motherhood as part of efforts to mitigate a demographic crisis.
Organizing Issues of Foreign Employment: Strengthening Measures Against Malicious Businesses and Promoting Japanese Language Education
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is addressing foreign employment issues, focusing on stricter measures against unscrupulous employers and the promotion of Japanese language education.
Post-Infectious Decade: How Bär's Ministry Slowed Long Covid Research
Documents suggest that the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, led by Dorothee Bär, has been obstructing funding initiatives for Long Covid research despite publicly promoting a substantial investment of half a billion euros.
Is Barbara Nowacka leaving the Ministry of Education? Urgent reports from the government
There are unofficial reports that Donald Tusk plans to make changes to the government ahead of summer, focusing on ministries including culture, education, and health.
María Varela, the woman who gathered 55,000 signatures to advance breast cancer screening to age 40: 'Health promised us a meeting five times, but we are still waiting'
María Varela, a breast cancer patient, has gathered over 55,000 signatures advocating for the age of mammograms to be lowered to 40, highlighting delays in health ministry response.
Public Ministry opens investigation into the death of a woman and over 100 people with food poisoning symptoms in Paraíba
The Public Ministry of Paraíba has opened an administrative procedure to investigate the death of a woman and over 100 cases of food poisoning linked to a local pizzeria in Pombal.
Lebanon: The number of victims in the Israel and Hezbollah war has increased to 968
The death toll in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has risen to 968, according to the latest report from the Lebanese Ministry of Health.
The Ministry is Looking for a New Head for the Šiauliai Republican Hospital
The Lithuanian Ministry of Health is seeking a new head for the Šiauliai Republican Hospital with applications accepted until April 1.
Patients Favor Central E-Registration. The Ministry of Health Presented Survey Results
A significant majority of patients have responded positively to Poland's central e-registration system for healthcare services, which aims to streamline appointment processes.
New list of reimbursed drugs. Changes from April 1
The Polish Ministry of Health will implement a new list of reimbursed drugs starting April 1, 2026, which includes 16 new therapies.
Health Ministry Advises Psychological Consultations for Women Without Pregnancy Plans
Russia's Health Ministry is recommending psychological consultations for women who express a lack of desire to have children, aiming to encourage a positive attitude towards pregnancy amid declining birth rates.
Lebanon's Ministry of Health: 20 killed by IDF fire today; military warns it will bomb bridges over the Litani
A report from Lebanon's Ministry of Health reveals that twenty individuals were killed by Israeli Defense Forces artillery fire, with significant casualties in Beirut and the Beqaa Valley.
HS: Woman suspected of €800,000 fraud worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A woman, in her forties and formerly employed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is suspected of defrauding individuals and companies out of approximately €800,000 by falsely claiming severe health issues.
This will be the future of the new subject. Deputy head of the Ministry of Education on the deadline.
The Deputy Minister of Education in Poland, Katarzyna Lubnauer, has confirmed that a decision regarding the mandatory inclusion of health education in schools will be made by the end of March.
Ministry of Health filed a criminal complaint regarding defibrillators in Olomouc
The Ministry of Health in Czechia has filed a criminal complaint concerning issues with defibrillators in Olomouc.
Popular Pharmacy: Ministry identifies more than 400 records with atypical prescriptions and suspends 94 pharmacies
The Brazilian Ministry of Health suspended 94 pharmacies after identifying over 400 medical records with an unusually high volume of prescriptions in the Popular Pharmacy Program, with some professionals issuing more than 3,500 prescriptions in six months.
Alarm in Lesbos: Case of foot-and-mouth disease confirmed – The ministry's plan
Lesbos is on health alert following the confirmation of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in local cattle farming.
Kenya: Health Ministry Defends Supplementary Budget As Cancer Agency Seeks Sh250mn for Prevention and Diagnosis
Kenya's Health Ministry supports a supplementary budget request of Sh250 million by the cancer agency to enhance prevention and diagnosis efforts amidst a broader funding appeal for healthcare improvements.
"Ministry of Health and Welfare and Gender Equality Department as Real Employers"... Will Care Workers Achieve Bargaining with the Government?
Care workers are demanding collective bargaining with the government, arguing that ministries like the Ministry of Health and Welfare act as their actual employers, but no ministry has responded positively yet.
Family Care Children and Youth to Receive Up to 2 Million Won in Self-Care Costs
Children and young adults who have sacrificed education and employment to care for sick family members can receive financial assistance of up to 2 million won under new regulations by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in South Korea.
Kwara has the lowest under-5 mortality rate in Nigeria — AbdulRazaq
Kwara State has the lowest under-five mortality rate in Nigeria, according to a recent survey by the Federal Ministry of Health, as announced by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Doctors call for strike against Health Ministry and the regions pay the bill: "I hurt, you suffer"
Medical professionals in Spain are striking, causing significant service disruptions as health regions face the brunt of the impacts.
Afghanistan: Over 200 killed in Pakistan's attack on drug rehabilitation clinic in Kabul
An attack by Pakistan on a drug rehabilitation clinic in Kabul has resulted in the deaths of over 200 people, according to Afghanistan's Ministry of Health.
The state lost a lawsuit against Union and Dôvera over the payment of a million-euro drug. Treatment is moving further away from patients.
Slovakia's Ministry of Health has lost a court case against private health insurers Union and Dôvera regarding the coverage of a costly drug, Zolgensma, for patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
Lebanon: The number of casualties in the war between Israel and Hezbollah has risen to 886
As reported by Lebanon's Ministry of Health, the death toll from the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has reached 886, including women, children, and healthcare workers.
Brazil registers 15 collective rapes per day between 2022 and 2025, according to data from the Ministry of Health
Recent data shows Brazil experiences an alarming number of collective rapes daily, highlighting systemic issues related to gender violence.
No one will be on the waiting list for nursing room after three years
A new plan from Iceland's health ministry aims to eliminate waiting lists for nursing home spaces by 2029 with the addition of over 1,500 new nursing room spaces.
LIVE BROADCAST ⟩ How good is Estonian healthcare?
Estonian healthcare is at a good level, but its quality needs further enhancement, according to a joint press conference by the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Health Board.
ISA: Requests the extension of the 'Prevent' program even after the funding from the Recovery Fund expires
The Athens Medical Association (ISA) is urging the Greek Health Ministry to extend the 'Prevent' program beyond its funding expiration from the Recovery Fund.
Lebanon: 850 people died in two weeks of war between Israel and Hezbollah
Around 850 people have lost their lives amid the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, according to a recent report from the Lebanese Ministry of Health.
Palestinian Health Ministry: A couple and their two children were killed by IDF fire in Tamun, in the Jordan Valley
A Palestinian couple and their two children were reportedly killed by Israeli Defense Forces fire in the village of Tamun in the Jordan Valley, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.