Namibia: You Are Not Forced to Use Public Hospitals - Health Minister
Namibia's Health Minister stated that public servants are not obligated to use public health facilities and can opt for private services if preferred.
China's Biggest Health Scam! People Made 'Mental Patients' Without Illness
Investigations reveal that private psychiatric hospitals in China's Hubei province have been forcing people without mental illness into long-term admissions to exploit the country's public health insurance system.
For the first time, ANS publishes quality indicators for private hospitals
The National Supplementary Health Agency (ANS) in Brazil has released quality indicators for private hospitals for the first time, aimed at enhancing transparency and improving hospital care.
DRGs: A FEK is expected for the integration of private clinics and military hospitals
The implementation of DRGs in private clinics and military hospitals in Greece is approaching, with a FEK (Government Gazette) and a cooperation memorandum expected soon.
Public debts to private individuals have exceeded 3 billion
Greece's public debt to private individuals rose to €3.221 billion at the end of 2025, increasing by €170 million from the end of 2024.
Action against private hospitals violating rules in UP
Strict action has been taken against private hospitals in Uttar Pradesh that violated regulations, leading to the cancellation of licenses for 178 hospitals and additional actions against 281 hospitals, with 533 hospitals sealed.
Action against hospitals violating rules in UP... 178 licenses revoked, FIRs against 281, 533 sealed
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.
Kanpur: Raids at 27 Private Hospitals, Know the Reason
The health department in Kanpur conducted surprise raids at 27 nursing homes following the death of a newborn due to negligence in a local hospital.
Key Points of the Public Health Bill: Can It Succeed? What Happens with Hospitals Like Torrejón?
The Spanish government has introduced a public health bill aimed at ensuring that public healthcare management takes precedence over private interests, particularly in the wake of controversies surrounding private management in hospitals like Torrejón.
Playing with trust in healthcare
The public-private management model of hospitals in Madrid leads to recurrent cost overruns and legal disputes.
The free choice established by the PP in Madrid has diverted an extra 1.268 billion to private healthcare
The free hospital choice for patients in Madrid is costing public funds and local hospitals significantly, according to an internal report from the Health Department.
Firecracker Ban in the Netherlands – 112 Tons of Illegal Fireworks Seized
The Netherlands is set to impose a ban on private fireworks next year, with police, firefighters, and hospitals preparing for a particularly challenging New Year's Eve after the seizure of over 112 tons of illegal firecrackers.
Six private hospitals share 80% of Andalusian Government contracts after winning them behind closed doors
The Andalusian Government awarded 110.9 million euros to private hospitals to handle patient waitlists, with six large private hospitals receiving 80% of these contracts without public competition.