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North Macedonia: Hospital Director Arrested in \$20,000 Bribery Case
In North Macedonia, two individuals, including the acting director of a geriatric hospital nominated by the Alliance for Albanians party, were arrested for allegedly taking a \$20,000 bribe to admit a patient, prompting calls for a transparent investigation and systemic reform.
North Macedonia: Hospital Director Arrested in \$20,000 Bribery Case
In North Macedonia, two individuals, including the acting director of a geriatric hospital nominated by the Alliance for Albanians party, were arrested for allegedly taking a \$20,000 bribe to admit a patient, prompting calls for a transparent investigation and systemic reform.
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52% Bias Score
Netherlands Promotes Climate-Conscious Prescribing for Asthma Inhalers
In the Netherlands, the high use of propellant-based inhalers for asthma treatment—with a climate impact equivalent to driving 320 km per inhaler—is prompting a new guideline for environmentally conscious prescribing; this aims to help the 55% of 1.5 million patients currently using these inhalers t...
Netherlands Promotes Climate-Conscious Prescribing for Asthma Inhalers
In the Netherlands, the high use of propellant-based inhalers for asthma treatment—with a climate impact equivalent to driving 320 km per inhaler—is prompting a new guideline for environmentally conscious prescribing; this aims to help the 55% of 1.5 million patients currently using these inhalers t...
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56% Bias Score
Surge in Complaints Highlights Dangers of Unconventional Healthcare Practices in France
The French Miviludes reported a significant increase in complaints about unconventional healthcare practices in 2024, with health and well-being representing 37% of all complaints from 2022-2024, raising concerns about the substitution of proven treatments with potentially harmful practices within h...
Surge in Complaints Highlights Dangers of Unconventional Healthcare Practices in France
The French Miviludes reported a significant increase in complaints about unconventional healthcare practices in 2024, with health and well-being representing 37% of all complaints from 2022-2024, raising concerns about the substitution of proven treatments with potentially harmful practices within h...
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60% Bias Score
NSW Junior Doctor Strike Causes Widespread Hospital Disruptions
Junior doctors in NSW, Australia, staged a 72-hour strike from Tuesday, resulting in 370 elective surgery cancellations, 3020 outpatient appointment cancellations, and chemotherapy cancellations for 486 cancer patients; hospitals are offering locums over $2000 per day to cover.
NSW Junior Doctor Strike Causes Widespread Hospital Disruptions
Junior doctors in NSW, Australia, staged a 72-hour strike from Tuesday, resulting in 370 elective surgery cancellations, 3020 outpatient appointment cancellations, and chemotherapy cancellations for 486 cancer patients; hospitals are offering locums over $2000 per day to cover.
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56% Bias Score
UK Rejects US Tariff Retaliation, NHS Recruitment Exceeds Targets, Hillsborough Law Delayed
The UK government refuses to retaliate against US tariffs, focusing on negotiations; over 1,500 new GPs were recruited, exceeding targets; and the Hillsborough Law's implementation is delayed due to difficulties in establishing a strong 'duty of candour'.
UK Rejects US Tariff Retaliation, NHS Recruitment Exceeds Targets, Hillsborough Law Delayed
The UK government refuses to retaliate against US tariffs, focusing on negotiations; over 1,500 new GPs were recruited, exceeding targets; and the Hillsborough Law's implementation is delayed due to difficulties in establishing a strong 'duty of candour'.
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28% Bias Score
Increase in Abortion Approvals in Israel in 2023
In 2023, Israel saw a 10% increase in abortion approvals, totaling 15,173, with most procedures (85.5%) in the first trimester due to reasons such as pregnancies outside marriage (47.9%), fetal abnormalities (24%), or maternal health risks (18.8%); Israel's abortion rate remains relatively low compa...
Increase in Abortion Approvals in Israel in 2023
In 2023, Israel saw a 10% increase in abortion approvals, totaling 15,173, with most procedures (85.5%) in the first trimester due to reasons such as pregnancies outside marriage (47.9%), fetal abnormalities (24%), or maternal health risks (18.8%); Israel's abortion rate remains relatively low compa...
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36% Bias Score
NSW Doctor Strikes Highlight National Healthcare Crisis
Australian doctors in New South Wales are striking over unsafe working conditions and are facing public criticism or quiet retribution; this highlights a national healthcare crisis impacting patient safety and well-being due to staff shortages, under-resourcing, and increased demand from an aging po...
NSW Doctor Strikes Highlight National Healthcare Crisis
Australian doctors in New South Wales are striking over unsafe working conditions and are facing public criticism or quiet retribution; this highlights a national healthcare crisis impacting patient safety and well-being due to staff shortages, under-resourcing, and increased demand from an aging po...
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48% Bias Score
Germany Launches Nationwide Electronic Patient File Rollout
Germany's nationwide rollout of electronic patient files (ePA) begins in April 2024, initially testing in three regions before a broader, voluntary rollout for doctors. 70 million of 74 million legally insured Germans have received an ePA, but concerns remain about technical issues and data security...
Germany Launches Nationwide Electronic Patient File Rollout
Germany's nationwide rollout of electronic patient files (ePA) begins in April 2024, initially testing in three regions before a broader, voluntary rollout for doctors. 70 million of 74 million legally insured Germans have received an ePA, but concerns remain about technical issues and data security...
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44% Bias Score
NHS Faces Potential Loss of 41,100 to 150,700 Jobs in Cost-Cutting Drive
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) faces potential job losses ranging from 41,100 to 150,700 due to a 50% cost-cutting mandate, raising concerns about the impact on service quality and the government's 10-year health plan. NHS leaders are seeking £2 billion in government funding to cover potenti...
NHS Faces Potential Loss of 41,100 to 150,700 Jobs in Cost-Cutting Drive
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) faces potential job losses ranging from 41,100 to 150,700 due to a 50% cost-cutting mandate, raising concerns about the impact on service quality and the government's 10-year health plan. NHS leaders are seeking £2 billion in government funding to cover potenti...
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56% Bias Score
US Markets Rebound Sharply After Tariff Threats
US stock markets rebounded sharply on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 up 3.4 percent, the Dow Jones up 1,230 points, and the Nasdaq up 3.6 percent, following President Trump's tariff threats; however, analysts predict continued volatility.
US Markets Rebound Sharply After Tariff Threats
US stock markets rebounded sharply on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 up 3.4 percent, the Dow Jones up 1,230 points, and the Nasdaq up 3.6 percent, following President Trump's tariff threats; however, analysts predict continued volatility.
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36% Bias Score
Federal Judge Blocks Biden's Nursing Home Staffing Mandate
A Texas judge blocked the Biden administration's rule requiring increased nursing home staffing, citing inconsistencies with existing laws, after nursing homes challenged the rule, which would have cost \$6.8 billion and required hiring over 100,000 more staff.
Federal Judge Blocks Biden's Nursing Home Staffing Mandate
A Texas judge blocked the Biden administration's rule requiring increased nursing home staffing, citing inconsistencies with existing laws, after nursing homes challenged the rule, which would have cost \$6.8 billion and required hiring over 100,000 more staff.
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52% Bias Score
Alberta shifts hospital surgery funding to activity-based model
Alberta is changing how it funds hospital surgeries, starting in 2026, tying public funding to the number of procedures performed; the government says this will improve efficiency and reduce wait times, while critics argue it will shift more care to the private system and decrease quality.
Alberta shifts hospital surgery funding to activity-based model
Alberta is changing how it funds hospital surgeries, starting in 2026, tying public funding to the number of procedures performed; the government says this will improve efficiency and reduce wait times, while critics argue it will shift more care to the private system and decrease quality.
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56% Bias Score
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