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Kenya: Nurses protest in Nairobi over work conditions
Nurses in Nairobi, Kenya, are protesting and striking over long-standing labor grievances, including the government's failure to address their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
MiniMed Group's stock surged 19% week to date, driven by strong Q1 fiscal 2027 results and a new insulin pump launch.
French hospital fined €500,000 for data breach exposing 727,000 records.
Apple's Vision Pro was used in a hip arthroscopy surgery, marking the first time the device was used in this way. Stryker and Pfizer also showcased their uses of Vision Pro in healthcare.
Five more board members of the Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) have resigned in protest over escalating differences with the Federal Ministry of Health following the PIMS tragedy.
Germany's statutory long-term care insurance faces an estimated 500 million euro deficit by year-end, with expenditures growing nearly three times faster than revenues, according to the GKV.
Africa: Is This The Bandage For Africa's Rising Medical Fabrics Demand?
African manufacturers are increasingly converting locally grown cotton into high-value medical textiles, aiming to reduce reliance on imports and capitalize on a rapidly growing healthcare market.
Male midwives in Lesotho challenging traditional gender roles
Male midwives in Lesotho are increasingly challenging traditional gender roles in healthcare, providing essential services in a country with high maternal mortality rates and rural staffing shortages.
Wall Street remains bullish on CVS Health despite recent stock declines, with analysts predicting a strong future for the company.
Diphtheria: Katsina teaching hospital runs out of bed space
The Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina is overwhelmed by a surge in diphtheria cases, leading to severe overcrowding and a shortage of bed space in its Children’s Ward.
McKesson discloses breach after ShinyHunters claims patient data theft. McKesson says 284 million patient data records were stolen.
AI can now perform core medical tasks better than doctors, argue authors. They predict AI will surpass physicians by 2030.
Hong Kong has introduced the Healthcare Dispute Resolution Centre's online platform, the first regional mediation and arbitration service for medical disputes, aiming to resolve local and cross-border conflicts efficiently.
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar announced that the initial report on the PIMS hospital fire, which killed fourteen infants, is expected by Friday evening, with a detailed report due in seven days.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) stated it will not lower minimum qualification standards for foreign medical graduates despite protests over the low pass rate of the June 2026 FMGE exam. While open to addressing candidate concerns, NBEMS emp…
The New York Times discusses AI-powered baby monitoring systems raising $50 million to track speech, language, and motor skills.
Ventures Platform has raised an $83 million second fund to back early-stage founders across Africa, expanding beyond its home market of Nigeria with a strategy shaped by a tougher, more selective venture market.
MAHAK, an Iranian non-profit, has developed a comprehensive ecosystem for pediatric cancer care, integrating medical treatment with extensive psychosocial and family support across Iran.
The Tamil Nadu government is setting up 107 modern vaults across the state to store gold rings. The Thaimaman Thangamothiram scheme aims to promote institutional deliveries and provide one-gram gold rings to babies born in government hospitals and PHCs.
A full-body scan can reveal a lot about your health, but its effectiveness for people who are already healthy is uncertain. Some people have reported finding serious health issues through these scans, while others have been left feeling uncertain or even misled.
Kerala government hospitals face a severe shortage of doctors with 799 vacancies, mostly in Kasaragod and Malappuram. The shortage is due to the lack of doctors in various specialties, including assistant surgeons, civil surgeons, and consultants.
Fellow celebrities and politicians, including President Trump, mourned the country music legend Dolly Parton after her death. They praised her as an icon whose legacy will never be forgotten.
Private medical colleges in Pakistan will not be allowed to charge more than Rs. 2.1 million per year without prior government approval, Health Minister Mustafa Kamal informed the National Assembly.
A 58-year-old Kottayam native, Salimon, died in Salalah after falling in a restaurant. He was taken to the hospital by the police. His wife, Shantham, is in Salalah. They have no children.
Nutex Health, a for-profit healthcare company, is investigating a data breach incident where an unauthorized third party exfiltrated information from company servers. The stolen data includes details that may be private or confidential.
One million Afghan children suffering 'life-threatening' malnutrition, UNICEF says
One million Afghan children are suffering from life-threatening malnutrition, the UN children's agency UNICEF warned on Tuesday. The agency said 3.7 million children in Afghanistan suffer from wasting, meaning they are acutely malnourished.
Over 41,000 in Japan sent to the hospital for heatstroke in July
More than 41,000 people in Japan were sent to the hospital for heatstroke in July, with 24,769 of them being 65 or older, accounting for over 60% of the total. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency has called on the public to stay hydrated and use air conditioners when …
West Bengal government has barred government doctors from private practice for 72 hours after a patient is admitted to a government hospital. The decision aims to ensure that doctors are available for the treatment of patients in government hospitals.
Gaza's healthcare system is in shambles, with many residents unable to access medical care due to displacement, poverty, and lack of resources. The situation is particularly dire in informal camps, where basic services like sanitation and safe water are scarce.
Axsome Therapeutics stock has risen 16% year-to-date. Analysts predict a 37% upside based on average price targets. The company has seen significant clinical and regulatory progress, including approval for Auvelity and Sunosi.