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Experts warn that a significant decrease in overseas nursing and caring staff is posing a critical risk to UK hospitals and care homes.

The Garrahan Hospital in Argentina has started replacing outdated hospital beds with participations from various healthcare workers.

Nurses at Monaldi Hospital in Naples recount their desperate attempts to thaw a frozen heart for a two-and-a-half-year-old boy's transplant.

The article recounts a critical moment during a heart transplant at Monaldi Hospital in Italy, where medical staff faced intense pressure after discovering a frozen heart.

Stephen Hawking's family responds to a photo found in Jeffrey Epstein's files showing Hawking with two women, described as his nurses.

In Finland, nurses are increasingly seeking alternative employment due to poor working conditions, with some devising innovative ways to maximize their income without heavy workloads.

Filipino nurses in Finland express their struggles regarding insufficient support for language development and training opportunities.

An investigation into medical negligence has been initiated concerning the death of 84-year-old retired teacher Nadir Nazaré Gomes de Souza after poor sodium management in a hospital in Rio Branco, Brazil.

Alberta nurses represented by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees have ratified a new collective agreement with Covenant Health, which includes significant pay increases and improved working conditions.

The Bihar Technical Service Commission has announced 42,467 vacancies across various positions, predominantly in the health sector, with significant recruitment for staff nurses and ANMs set to take place by August.

Ontario family health teams are calling for increased funding to retain nurses and other health professionals, as they warn that crucial support for primary care is deteriorating amidst efforts to improve healthcare access.

The nurses who cared for Domenico in the ICU express their deep emotional connection to the boy, reflecting on the heartbreak of his death after a prolonged battle with illness.

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

A chartered air ambulance carrying a burn injury patient crashed into a dense forest in Chhatarpur district, India, resulting in the patient's death.

Nurse Mathias Gramlich highlights that healthcare workers spend half of their time on non-medical tasks, impacting patient care efficiency.

The nursing field has rapidly expanded post-COVID-19, with government hospital nursing jobs considered secure and respectable; aspiring nurses have specific educational pathways to follow.

Nurses at a Winnipeg hospital are urging colleagues not to accept positions due to severe safety issues identified by a union vote.

A planned nurses' strike at the Lyell McEwin Hospital has been cancelled following the announcement of a 6% salary increase ahead of the upcoming South Australian state election.

A young woman from Kaunas struggles with severe health issues that were initially misdiagnosed as a simple allergy, leading to alarming symptoms and hospital visits.

SYRIZA criticizes Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis and the government for police violence against healthcare workers during a protest at the Nikaia Hospital.

Åre Health Center is increasing its staff with additional doctors and nurses to accommodate the surge in visitors during the sports break.

A new assessment vehicle in Åre enhances emergency care by allowing specialist nurses to quickly evaluate and begin treatment for patients in critical situations.

In Chiapas, nurses are conducting a door-to-door vaccination campaign against measles, navigating challenging terrains to reach communities.

The Kaunas City Polyclinic has implemented a family doctor team concept to streamline patient care by involving nurses and medical registrars alongside doctors.

Attendo's CEO discusses the challenges arising from recruiting 1,000 nurses from the Philippines, highlighting staffing shortages and layoffs of Finnish workers as consequences.

Nurses and midwives at Lyell McEwin Hospital in Adelaide will strike over a wage claim for a 21 percent increase, amid a government offer of 11 percent.

Around 3,500 private social service employees, including nursing assistants and meal service workers, are set to go on a three-day strike in Northern Finland, targeting units from various companies.

The Finnish union for practical nurses, Super, is set to commence a strike beginning Tuesday, impacting private social services.

The article discusses the shortage of healthcare professionals in Germany and how Indian nurses are being trained to fill these positions.

The Amazonas State Hematology and Hemotherapy Foundation (Hemoam) has updated the selection process for the Blood Hospital in Manaus, adjusting nurse salaries and work hours to align with similar positions.

A strike by 128 nurses at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Kaduna has disrupted healthcare services due to unresolved welfare and career progression issues.

A recent meta-analysis suggests that in many cases, nurses could take on tasks traditionally performed by doctors, sometimes even more effectively.

A new review indicates that nurses can effectively perform many roles traditionally held by doctors in hospital settings, with comparable outcomes for patient care.

A new study indicates that nurses in Spain could effectively take on roles traditionally held by doctors, suggesting their potential is underutilized.

The UK Health Secretary has announced a pay rise and new promotional opportunities for thousands of NHS Band 5 nurses in response to their long-standing undervaluation.

A report highlights a tragic case of neglect in an elderly care facility in Finland, prompting investigations into multiple similar incidents.

A survey indicates that families of nurses and carers in the UK fear separation due to proposed immigration reforms that are seen as punitive.

The Health Secretary of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Soranz, faced backlash after he insulted protesting healthcare professionals on social media.

After a month of protests, New York State Nurses Association has reached an agreement with two major hospital systems, improving working conditions and salaries for over 10,500 nurses.

Nurses in Nairobi protested outside City Hall over delayed hiring and job security issues, demanding reforms in employment processes to improve healthcare delivery.

A hundred people from South Karelia, South Savo, and Kymenlaakso protested at the Parliament House in Helsinki, demanding changes to the welfare areas' funding model.

The Polish government is proposing changes to expand the competencies and training of nurses and midwives to improve healthcare provisions.

The Federal Ministry of Health in Nigeria has ordered the release of salaries for nurses that were withheld due to an erroneous belief that they participated in a strike.

Rubén Moreira, the PRI coordinator in the Chamber of Deputies, has urged the Senate to declare a constitutional reform ensuring a minimum monthly income of 18,000 pesos for public sector teachers, doctors, nurses, police, military personnel, and national guards.

The salaries of nurses in Argentina for February 2026 are determined by various collective labor agreements and negotiated by the Federation of Associations of Health Workers.

In 2025, 58 doctors and 61 nurses in Norway were stripped of their medical authorization due to misconduct or incompetence, as reported by the Health Supervision Authority.

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.

This article highlights the critical role of cleaning workers in Gaza hospitals who have taken on additional responsibilities amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by war.

A couple expresses gratitude towards country doctors and nurses for their crucial role in saving Peter Norman's life after a medical emergency.

Pediatric nurses in Castilla y León are penalized in their opposition exams despite performing the same duties as their specialist counterparts due to having generalist contracts.