The five most critical medical specialties due to the strike: from Primary Care to Radiology
A medical strike in Spain has intensified the strain on specific specialties, notably Primary Care and Radiology, amidst political tensions and demands for negotiation.
Ontario taking first steps to create integrated digital system for medical records
The Ontario government is initiating the development of a comprehensive electronic system for managing medical records, aiming to connect residents with primary care by 2029.
Cabo Frio begins to implement IUD and hormonal implant in primary care units
Cabo Frio has started offering intrauterine devices (IUDs) and subdermal hormonal implants through its public healthcare system to enhance women’s access to long-term contraceptive methods.
Free educational programs for 12,000 health professionals – Deadline for applications
The Greek Ministry of Health has launched free educational programs aimed at training 12,000 primary healthcare professionals, with applications open until March 21, 2026.
Who is my 'last doctor' after stopping terminal cancer treatment?
The article discusses the emotional journey of terminal cancer patients and their families as they transition to hospice care and reflect on their relationships with their primary care physicians.
Lagos, NGO train health educators in improved maternal care
Lagos State has organized a workshop aimed at enhancing the skills of health educators to improve maternal care and increase healthcare service utilization in the community.
Para-rang School, Breaking Barriers in Care from Kindergarten to Primary School
In Paju, South Korea, a new integrated education model called 'Para-rang School' is uniting kindergartens and elementary schools to provide inclusive care for younger students.
Nigeria: A Revamped Health Centre Brings Care Closer to Sarkin Kura in Kano
The revitalization of a Primary Healthcare Centre in Sarkin Kura, Kano significantly improves access to medical care for residents, especially pregnant women.
The plan is to change the grading system in primary schools: "As soon as a student has a grade, they no longer care, as they cannot make sense of learning"
The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research plans to replace traditional grading with verbal assessments in lower grades to better support students from non- Estonian speaking homes.
MARGUS KALDMA ⟩ Fragmented digital solutions rob doctors of valuable time
The Estonian healthcare system faces challenges in ensuring quality primary care due to inefficiencies, even if the issue of staff shortages is resolved.
New Brunswick providing $1.7 million to expand primary care in the province
The New Brunswick government is allocating $1.7 million to enhance the collaborative care clinic in the Nackawic-Millville area, aiming to improve access to primary health care for residents.
Full-Day Care for Primary School Students: Tens of Thousands of Places are Missing
In Western Germany, there is a significant shortage of tens of thousands of full-day care spots for primary school students ahead of the legal entitlement set to begin next year.
Ontario family health teams urge funding to retain nurses, health professionals
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.
Canadians’ ease of access to primary care depends on where you live: CMA survey
A new survey reveals significant disparities in access to primary care across Canada, particularly affecting residents in specific provinces and territories.
Paraíba expands dengue vaccination group; see who can receive it
Paraíba has expanded the target audience for dengue vaccination to include primary health care professionals up to 59 years old, distributing 13,900 doses across the state.
You Can Visit These Specialists Without a Referral. New Regulations Are Already in Effect
Poland has introduced new healthcare regulations allowing patients to visit certain specialists without a referral from a primary care physician.
Juan Toral Sánchez, specialist in Primary Care and Emergencies: "If sugar were discovered today, it would be classified as a food drug"
Juan Toral Sánchez critiques the food and pharmaceutical industries' influence on public health, suggesting they profit from perpetuating a culture of illness.
Two health care workers infected with tuberculosis
Two employees at a primary health care center in Iceland tested positive for tuberculosis during staff screenings, but are not showing symptoms and are not contagious.
The Government rectifies its incentive plan for clinics to shorten the duration of sick leave
The Government of Catalonia has revised its plan to incentivize primary care centers to reduce the duration of sick leave, following pushback from unions and some political opposition.
Health Chronicle: Family doctor as a captain on a stormy sea: the burden is increasing, waves are crashing over the head, and there is no lifebuoy in sight
The recent European forum highlighted Estonia's innovative digital and team solutions in family medicine while emphasizing the urgent need for stronger primary care teams and better funding.
From a few to 80 patients per hour. 'Rzeczpospolita' has discovered how burdened emergency departments are
Emergency departments in Poland are experiencing increased patient loads due to systemic issues in primary health care access and diagnostic limitations.
Five days of strike in Healthcare: 100% minimum services in Emergencies and some hospital services, and 50% in primary care
More than 210,000 doctors are participating in a nationwide strike in Spain to demand labor improvements, marking the largest such action since 1995.
Court hears alleged sexual offender allowed to work alone with children after complaints
A court ruled that a North Queensland after school care centre allowed an alleged sexual offender to work despite previous abuse complaints, resulting in a hefty fine for the governing association.
Using AI for medical advice can cause you harm, Canadian doctors warn
Canadian doctors express concerns that patients relying on AI for health advice may receive dangerous misinformation due to the lack of access to primary care providers.
City-funded primary care centre opens in Langford on Vancouver Island
Langford, a city on Vancouver Island, has opened a municipal-funded primary care center to provide family doctors for residents amidst a lack of provincial funding.
SP begins vaccination against dengue with Butantan-DV on Monday (9)
The São Paulo government announced the start of a dengue vaccination campaign using Butantan-DV on Monday, targeting about 216,000 primary health care professionals across all municipalities in the state.
Quito inaugurates health center with $394,000 investment and multiple services
The Santa Bárbara Type A Health Center in southern Quito was inaugurated to enhance primary health care and improve community access to services.
NCS seeks integration of cancer care into primary health system
The President of the Nigerian Cancer Society, Abidemi Omonisi, advocates for improved integration of cancer services within Nigeria's primary healthcare system, emphasizing the need to reach rural communities and internally displaced persons.
Community health agents of the SUS inspire primary care reform in England
Community health agents from Brazil's SUS are helping to reshape public health policies in England's NHS, stemming from a model that inspired Brazil’s own health system.
Georgiadis' response to midwives regarding childbirths
Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis clearly addressed midwives concerning the recent issues related to childbirth in Primary Health Care, stating that no changes will be made to the midwives' duties despite published concerns.
SUS trains primary care teams to attend to mild cases of depression and anxiety
Brazilian municipalities are training primary care professionals in the Unified Health System (SUS) to manage mild and moderate cases of depression and anxiety due to increased demand for mental health services.
Your next primary care doctor could be online only, accessed through an AI tool
Tammy MacDonald, faced with finding a new primary care physician after her doctor's sudden death, navigates a healthcare system where online-only, AI-assisted medical consultations are becoming a viable option.
Primary Schools: Right to All-Day Care: Will it Work in Bavaria?
Bavaria faces pressure as primary schools in the Aschaffenburg district struggle with capacity, particularly as a nationwide right to all-day care is set to be implemented.
Huge rise in number of people in England’s A&Es for coughs or hiccups
Emergency departments in England are seeing a significant increase in patients seeking treatment for minor ailments like coughs and hiccups, highlighting issues in accessing primary care.
3,000 neighbors of Almería mobilize against health cuts: "We are small towns, but we are people"
3,000 residents of Almería have come together to protest against cuts to healthcare services, highlighting detrimental impacts on small communities' access to primary care.