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Gaza's Last Cardiology and Oncology Hospital Destroyed in Israeli Airstrike

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that an Israeli airstrike on Tuesday destroyed the last remaining hospital in Gaza providing cardiology and oncology services, leaving only one hospital functioning in Khan Yunis and causing a critical shortage of vital medical care.

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£100 Million Spent on Spin Doctors in Scotland Amidst NHS Crisis

Over three years, Scotland's public sector spent more than £100 million on 642 spin doctors, while simultaneously raising taxes and imposing cuts amidst an NHS crisis; the Scottish Government's share was £11.97 million.

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Brazil's Nursing Crisis: Overwork, Emigration, and a Call for Global Cooperation

Brazil's two million nurses, mostly women working within the SUS, face a crisis of emotional and physical distress due to excessive workloads and poor conditions, prompting the COFEN to advocate for improved working conditions and international cooperation.

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NHS Reaches Maximum Affordable Funding Level

NHS England's chief executive, Sir Jim Mackey, announced that the NHS has reached its maximum affordable funding level, signaling no substantial funding increases are expected due to tight public finances; this comes as public satisfaction with the NHS is at a mere 21%.

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Afghanistan's Midwife Shortage Fuels Maternal Mortality Crisis

In Chakhansur district, Afghanistan, آرزو, the sole midwife, handles 16,000 patients with one delivery bed, highlighting a national healthcare crisis caused by US aid cuts, Taliban policies, and a severe midwife shortage resulting in high maternal mortality.

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9/11 Responder Health Program Standstill Denies Life-Saving Treatment

Three 9/11 responders with new cancer diagnoses were denied treatment due to a standstill in the World Trade Center Health Program, caused by staffing cuts, budget shortfalls, and an unresolved administrative issue, jeopardizing their lives and highlighting a critical failure in the system designed ...

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NSW Healthcare System at Risk of Collapse Due to Underfunding and Aging Population

A NSW inquiry revealed critical failures in primary care, aged care, and preventative healthcare, warning of an overwhelmed system due to underfunding and an aging population; it recommended increased funding and a whole-of-government approach to preventative healthcare.

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Gaza Healthcare Crisis: Systematic Dismantling Amidst Conflict

In Gaza, the ongoing conflict has severely impacted healthcare, with over 1000 healthcare workers killed since October 2023, less than half of hospitals operational, and limited access to essential medicines and supplies due to Israeli restrictions, despite aid being readily available nearby; this r...

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Spain's Doctor Shortage: High Salaries and Incentives Fail to Fully Address Systemic Issues

Spain faces a critical shortage of over 4,500 family doctors, causing overcrowded health centers and longer patient wait times; regions are competing to attract doctors with higher salaries and improved work conditions, but systemic issues remain.

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US Aid Cuts Cripple Sub-Saharan Africa's Healthcare

The US drastically cut its aid to sub-Saharan Africa by 83 percent, impacting healthcare access for millions, including HIV patients in South Africa who now lack home delivery of life-saving medications; up to four million additional deaths are projected.

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Greek Pulmonologists' Resignation Exposes Systemic Healthcare Crisis

A group of pulmonologists resigned from a Cretan hospital due to critical staff shortages and inadequate functionality, mirroring a broader healthcare crisis in Greece as detailed in Amnesty International's 2024-2025 report, which highlights overworked healthcare professionals and understaffed facil...

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Strep A Death: Overcrowded Hospital, Delayed Diagnosis

Three-year-old Penny Stevens died from Strep A after her mother took her home from an overcrowded St Richard's Hospital in Chichester, West Sussex, following a misdiagnosis; a four-hour ambulance wait followed.

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