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Hamburg Proposes Nationwide Collaboration to Mitigate Risks of Violence by Mentally Ill Individuals

Following recent violent attacks in Germany linked to individuals with mental illnesses, Hamburg proposes a nationwide collaboration to improve inter-agency coordination, early risk detection, and post-hospitalization care, including mandatory medication adherence, aiming to minimize future risks.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Brisbane Mental Health Hospital Closure Sparks Political Debate

Toowong Private Hospital in Brisbane, treating 3000 patients annually, is closing Wednesday due to financial issues and lack of buyers, despite last-minute pleas from the opposition and patients, creating a significant gap in mental healthcare.

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Chikungunya Outbreak Confirmed in Mombasa, Kenya

A chikungunya outbreak in Mombasa, Kenya, has been confirmed, affecting at least five members of one family and spreading to six areas of the county; health officials are conducting blood tests and implementing mosquito control measures.

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NSW Elective Surgery Waiting Lists Surge Back to Near-COVID Levels

NSW's elective surgery waiting lists have surged back to near-COVID levels, with 100,678 patients awaiting surgery in March 2024, despite initial success under the Minns government; the average wait for non-urgent surgery is 322 days, driven by rising demand from an aging population and possible dat...

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Rising Pet Care Costs Force Half of Canadian Owners to Forgo Veterinary Care

Half of Canadian pet owners declined recommended veterinary care in 2024 due to cost, according to a Gallup and PetSmart Charities of Canada report, with the likelihood highest among owners aged 18 to 29; this resulted in 12 percent of those who declined care reporting their pet's condition worsened...

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Reduced Inequality
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25% of German General Practitioners Plan to Quit Within Five Years

A survey of 3,700 German general practitioners reveals that 25% plan to leave their practice within five years due to excessive workload and bureaucracy, potentially doubling the current 5,000 unfilled positions. The Bertelsmann Stiftung suggests digitalization and task delegation to alleviate this.

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Appendix Cancer Rates Surge Among Millennials and Gen X

A new study shows appendix cancer diagnoses have tripled for those born between 1976 and 1984 and quadrupled for those born between 1981 and 1989 in the U.S., prompting calls for increased awareness and research due to the lack of standard screening guidelines and risk factors.

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NDIS Slashes Payments for Allied Health Professionals

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is cutting maximum hourly rates for physiotherapists, dietitians, and podiatrists by $10 and $5 respectively starting July 1, 2025, aiming to align NDIS prices with broader market rates after a review found some providers charging up to 68 percent more...

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Argentine Hospital Uses Puppetry to Empower Cancer Patients

A hospital in Córdoba, Argentina, uses a weekly puppetry program to help 20 cancer patients cope with their illness by creating and performing short plays, improving their emotional well-being and fostering a sense of community.

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Dutch Disability Care Faces €265 Million Budget Cut Amidst Political Uncertainty

Proposed budget cuts of €157 million in 2024, rising to €265 million by 2029, in Dutch disability care have caused widespread concern due to staff shortages and growing waiting lists. The resignation of the junior minister has postponed a parliamentary debate, delaying solutions to existing urgent p...

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Dutch Foundation Demands Snapchat Action Against Illegal Vape Sales

The Dutch Foundation for Youth Smoke Prevention, along with several health organizations, is demanding that Snapchat take stronger action against the illegal sale of vapes on its platform, threatening legal action if changes aren't implemented within 14 days. They cite the platform's ease of access ...

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Stolbur Plant Disease Threatens German Agriculture

The Stolbur plant disease, spread by leafhoppers, threatens German agriculture, impacting 75,000 hectares of sugar beet and causing major losses in potato and vegetable production; the German Farmers' Association calls for urgent action.

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Zero Hunger

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