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German Healthcare Reform Plans Face Criticism
Politicstagesschau2d ago

German Healthcare Reform Plans Face Criticism

Plans for healthcare reform in Germany are facing criticism, even within the ruling coalition, with SPD and CSU pushing for changes. The reform is expected to be a major test for the new Health Minister Linnemann.

Ghana Records 986 Maternal Deaths in 2024
Politicsmyjoyonline3d ago

Ghana Records 986 Maternal Deaths in 2024

Ghana's Deputy Minister for Health, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, disclosed that 986 pregnant women died in the country in 2024, with the maternal mortality ratio standing at 235 deaths per 100,000 live births.

Large Fire in Megara, Greece
Healthnewsbeast7d ago

Large Fire in Megara, Greece

A large wildfire is burning in Megara, Greece, with Deputy Health Minister Irini Agapidaki and Mobile Health Teams deployed to the affected area of Agios Loukas.

Germany Experiences Severe Heatwave, Storms, and Related Incidents
Healthfaz10d ago

Germany Experiences Severe Heatwave, Storms, and Related Incidents

Germany is grappling with a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching up to 39 degrees Celsius, leading to incidents like a tree falling on teenagers in North Rhine-Westphalia, injuring two. Health Minister Lauterbach has called for more heat protection measures as heavy thunderstorms are also expected.

Indian Ministers Visit Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital
PoliticsTimes of Indiandtv18d ago2 sources

Indian Ministers Visit Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital

Union Health Minister JP Nadda and MoS Jitendra Singh met with environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. Wangchuk had been shifted to Medanta from Safdarjung Hospital following a court order.

Kásler-linked Oncology Foundation Under Scrutiny Over Public Funds
Politicshvg1d ago

Kásler-linked Oncology Foundation Under Scrutiny Over Public Funds

An oncology foundation associated with Kásler is being investigated, with Health Minister Zsolt Hegedűs stating that its academy operated on 2.25 billion forints of public money. Internal documents suggest deficiencies and call for an audit, particularly regarding the purchase of a luxury villa.

Politicspublico4d ago

Portuguese Emergency Technicians Protest Ambulance Cuts

The Portuguese Pre-Hospital Emergency Technicians Union is protesting what they call misleading rhetoric, insisting that emergency services face a loss of 100 ambulances and plan to appeal directly to the Prime Minister and Health Minister.

Lithuanian Parliament to Address Child Sexual Abuse and Protection
Politicsdelfi-lt9d ago

Lithuanian Parliament to Address Child Sexual Abuse and Protection

Lithuanian Speaker of Parliament Viktoras Pranckietis and Health Minister Juras Požela are initiating meetings and an unscheduled parliamentary session to discuss child sexual abuse cases and improve child protection measures, following a judge's confession about the severity of such cases.

France Shifts Healthcare Reimbursements to Mutuelles
Businessle-figaro16d ago

France Shifts Healthcare Reimbursements to Mutuelles

French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist announced new draft decrees to transfer more healthcare reimbursement costs from state health insurance to private complementary health insurers (mutuelles), particularly for dental consultations, medical transport, and less effective medications.

North Macedonia Health Minister Discusses Outdated Sick Leave Rules
Politicsmkd-mk17d ago

North Macedonia Health Minister Discusses Outdated Sick Leave Rules

North Macedonia's Health Minister Sašo Klekovski stated that sick leave rules have not been revised since 2012, leading to a 33% increase in sick leaves compared to the COVID-19 year. He emphasized the need to reduce administrative burden and balance easier access with less bureaucracy.

Novartis Case Reopened in Greece
Politicsavgi18d ago

Novartis Case Reopened in Greece

The Novartis case file has been reopened in Greece, with the Health Minister facing scrutiny as evidence of his involvement in the high-profile affair is reportedly included in parliamentary records.

Hungarian Health Minister Outlines Drug Financing Reform
Politicshvg22d ago

Hungarian Health Minister Outlines Drug Financing Reform

Hungarian Health Minister Zsolt Hegedűs has detailed plans to transform drug financing, describing the proposed system as 'predictable, transparent, and value-based.' He also attributed responsibility for the current situation to both decision-makers and some pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Politicspublico24d ago

Brazil's SUS Served 775,000 Foreigners in 2025, Minister States

In Lisbon, Brazil's Health Minister Alexandre Padilha announced that the public health system (SUS) attended to 775,000 foreigners in 2025, including 81,000 Portuguese citizens, emphasizing that services for foreigners are completely free and expressing confidence in Lula's re-election.

Greece seeks solution for free obesity medication program
Healthiefimerida24d ago

Greece seeks solution for free obesity medication program

Irene Agapidaki, Greece's Alternate Health Minister, expressed confidence that a solution will be found within 15 days to allow beneficiaries of the obesity treatment program to continue their free therapy. This follows 6.5 million citizens undergoing examinations through the "PROLAMBANO" initiative.

Ebola Outbreak Spreads in DR Congo, US Citizen Tests Positive
WorldNYTle-mondeThe Guardian+13NPRyle-uutisetberlingskeder-standardFrance 24deloThe Independentpolitiken+5 more29d ago16 sources

Ebola Outbreak Spreads in DR Congo, US Citizen Tests Positive

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to spread rapidly, reaching a fourth province and causing hundreds of deaths. Amidst the escalating crisis, a U.S. citizen has tested positive for the virus in the country.

German Health Minister Defends Savings Law Amid Emotional Debate
Worldfaz1mo ago

German Health Minister Defends Savings Law Amid Emotional Debate

German Health Minister Nina Warken defended her savings law until the last minute, stating that the compromises are good, the financial gap is closed, and stable contribution rates are guaranteed, despite the emotional nature of discussions surrounding clinics.

Polish Health Minister Meets Doctors Amid Salary Discussions
Politicsrzeczpospolitatvn241mo ago2 sources

Polish Health Minister Meets Doctors Amid Salary Discussions

Poland's Health Minister met with representatives of the Supreme Medical Chamber to discuss healthcare issues, with doctors seeking concrete solutions. The minister stated that salaries do not affect patient situations, while doctors emphasized the need for specifics.

Portuguese Health Ministry Amends Urgent Response Order
Politicsobservador5d ago

Portuguese Health Ministry Amends Urgent Response Order

Portugal's Ministry of Health has altered a previous order concerning urgent medical response, which had caused significant discontent among the Order of Doctors. The Health Minister acknowledged the error, and the changes are retroactive.

Uganda Declares End to Ebola Outbreak Amid Rising Cases in DR Congo
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Uganda Declares End to Ebola Outbreak Amid Rising Cases in DR Congo

Uganda has officially declared an end to its latest Ebola outbreak, even as the Democratic Republic of Congo faces a rapidly escalating outbreak with a death toll nearing its worst on record.

Bulgaria to Update and Digitize National Health Map
Healthdnevnik-bg16d ago

Bulgaria to Update and Digitize National Health Map

Bulgaria's Health Minister Katya Ivkov announced that the National Health Map will undergo an update and digitization process. This initiative aims to define and plan the population's needs for accessible healthcare on a territorial basis.

Cyprus Remembers 1974 Turkish Invasion Victims
Culturecyprus-mail22d ago

Cyprus Remembers 1974 Turkish Invasion Victims

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides attended a remembrance event in Amathus, honoring those killed and missing during the 1974 Turkish invasion, emphasizing that memory is preserved through people, not just monuments.

German Debate on Surrogacy Intensifies After Health Minister's Family News
Healthtagesschaufaz23d ago2 sources

German Debate on Surrogacy Intensifies After Health Minister's Family News

A debate on surrogacy has intensified in Germany following reports that Health Minister Jens Spahn and his husband had children via surrogacy abroad. The Green party has called for an explanation from Spahn, while some families who used surrogacy abroad describe themselves as 'normal families'.

Polish PM Donald Tusk Meets with KO Parliamentarians
Politicstvn2425d ago

Polish PM Donald Tusk Meets with KO Parliamentarians

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk held a meeting with parliamentarians from the Civic Coalition (KO). Reports indicated that many well-known politicians from the formation were not present, though Health Minister Jolanta Soberańska-Grenda attended.