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NSW government asks private sector to take public hospital patients as hundreds of psychiatrists set to resign

The NSW government plans to transfer public psychiatry patients to private hospitals amid mass psychiatrist resignations, but experts warn this won't resolve the care crisis.

Frontline staff are often unfairly blamed for NSW's collapsing mental health system, but it is patients who suffer most | Kamran Ahmed

Psychiatrists in New South Wales are resigning due to inadequate pay and staffing issues, jeopardizing patient care in a struggling mental health system.

Chris Cuomo Torches CEO Killer's Growing Fanbase': Lingering Threat That We Need to Wake Up to'

Cuomo highlights concerning social media reactions to the arrest of a CEO's murderer, stressing the need to address glorification of violence.

NSW government asks private sector to take public hospital patients as hundreds of psychiatrists set to resign

The NSW government plans to transfer public psychiatry patients to private hospitals amid mass psychiatrist resignations, but experts warn this won't resolve the care crisis.

Frontline staff are often unfairly blamed for NSW's collapsing mental health system, but it is patients who suffer most | Kamran Ahmed

Psychiatrists in New South Wales are resigning due to inadequate pay and staffing issues, jeopardizing patient care in a struggling mental health system.

Chris Cuomo Torches CEO Killer's Growing Fanbase': Lingering Threat That We Need to Wake Up to'

Cuomo highlights concerning social media reactions to the arrest of a CEO's murderer, stressing the need to address glorification of violence.
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AOC Is Going Viral For Sharing EXACTLY Why She Didn't Attend Donald Trump's Inauguration

The evidence against TikTok as a national security threat lacks persuasive value.
Social inequality contributes significantly to instability and discontent in the U.S.
#gaza

Israel detains a Gaza hospital director, Palestinian medical officials say

Israeli forces arrested the director of a hospital in Gaza, highlighting concerns over attacks on medical personnel amidst ongoing military actions.

Gaza Patients, Including Newborns, at "Grave Risk" as Israel Blocks Fuel

Hospitals in Gaza face imminent shutdown due to severe fuel shortages caused by the ongoing blockade.

Israel's hospital attacks have put Gaza healthcare on brink of collapse, says UN

Israel's attacks on Gaza's healthcare system may constitute war crimes, leading to catastrophic health conditions and the deaths of many medical professionals.

Gaza hospitals on brink of total collapse' from Israel attacks: UN

The UN report indicates severe attacks on Gaza hospitals, resulting in significant casualties and a healthcare system on the brink of collapse.

Israel orders remaining residents of Beit Hanoun to leave

Israel has intensified evacuations in northern Gaza amid military operations, severely impacting medical infrastructure and civilian safety.

Starving since the day he was born

Famine in Gaza poses a severe threat to the survival of children amid ongoing conflict and resource shortages.

Israel detains a Gaza hospital director, Palestinian medical officials say

Israeli forces arrested the director of a hospital in Gaza, highlighting concerns over attacks on medical personnel amidst ongoing military actions.

Gaza Patients, Including Newborns, at "Grave Risk" as Israel Blocks Fuel

Hospitals in Gaza face imminent shutdown due to severe fuel shortages caused by the ongoing blockade.

Israel's hospital attacks have put Gaza healthcare on brink of collapse, says UN

Israel's attacks on Gaza's healthcare system may constitute war crimes, leading to catastrophic health conditions and the deaths of many medical professionals.

Gaza hospitals on brink of total collapse' from Israel attacks: UN

The UN report indicates severe attacks on Gaza hospitals, resulting in significant casualties and a healthcare system on the brink of collapse.

Israel orders remaining residents of Beit Hanoun to leave

Israel has intensified evacuations in northern Gaza amid military operations, severely impacting medical infrastructure and civilian safety.

Starving since the day he was born

Famine in Gaza poses a severe threat to the survival of children amid ongoing conflict and resource shortages.
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#nhs

A&E departments absolutely full to bursting' after flu surge, top medic warns

Emergency departments face critical overcrowding amidst a 'quad-demic,' severely impacting NHS services during a peak winter season.

Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry

The COVID pandemic overwhelmed NHS staff, likening conditions to daily terror attacks and highlighting unprecedented challenges in healthcare delivery.

A&E patients facing waiting time of up to 50 hours

Patients at Royal Liverpool University Hospital are facing waits of up to 50 hours amidst a declared critical incident due to high demand.

Hospital A&E 'particularly challenged' as trust sees record patient numbers

Queen's Hospital's A&E faces unprecedented demand, exceeding capacity, leading to concerns about patient care standards.

'Patients are collapsing in the waiting room': A&E nurses speak out

The NHS is under severe winter pressure, with critical incidents reported and patients facing long waits and overcrowding in emergency departments.

Patients dying in hospital corridors, say nurses

Overwhelmed hospitals in the UK are creating dangerous conditions, with patients treated in corridors and makeshift areas, leading to severe risks to patient care.

A&E departments absolutely full to bursting' after flu surge, top medic warns

Emergency departments face critical overcrowding amidst a 'quad-demic,' severely impacting NHS services during a peak winter season.

Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry

The COVID pandemic overwhelmed NHS staff, likening conditions to daily terror attacks and highlighting unprecedented challenges in healthcare delivery.

A&E patients facing waiting time of up to 50 hours

Patients at Royal Liverpool University Hospital are facing waits of up to 50 hours amidst a declared critical incident due to high demand.

Hospital A&E 'particularly challenged' as trust sees record patient numbers

Queen's Hospital's A&E faces unprecedented demand, exceeding capacity, leading to concerns about patient care standards.

'Patients are collapsing in the waiting room': A&E nurses speak out

The NHS is under severe winter pressure, with critical incidents reported and patients facing long waits and overcrowding in emergency departments.

Patients dying in hospital corridors, say nurses

Overwhelmed hospitals in the UK are creating dangerous conditions, with patients treated in corridors and makeshift areas, leading to severe risks to patient care.
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#patient-care

Doctors, nurses press ahead as wildfires strain Los Angeles' health care

The wildfires in Los Angeles are severely impacting healthcare services, stressing hospitals and forcing evacuations, while healthcare workers remain dedicated to patient care.

Keir Starmer says UK's NHS needs to 'reform or die' DW 09/12/2024

The NHS must undergo significant reform to survive its current crisis, as emphasized by PM Keir Starmer after a critical report.

Absolute pandemonium': stories of corridor care' from the NHS in England

The current A&E situation in south-west England is characterized by overcrowding, inadequate facilities, and declining staff morale, leading to distressing patient experiences.

Doctors, nurses press ahead as wildfires strain Los Angeles' health care

The wildfires in Los Angeles are severely impacting healthcare services, stressing hospitals and forcing evacuations, while healthcare workers remain dedicated to patient care.

Keir Starmer says UK's NHS needs to 'reform or die' DW 09/12/2024

The NHS must undergo significant reform to survive its current crisis, as emphasized by PM Keir Starmer after a critical report.

Absolute pandemonium': stories of corridor care' from the NHS in England

The current A&E situation in south-west England is characterized by overcrowding, inadequate facilities, and declining staff morale, leading to distressing patient experiences.
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#humanitarian-issues

Live Briefing: North Gaza hospital under 'unprecedented' attack, health officials say

Kamal Adwan Hospital is under severe attack, jeopardizing healthcare for civilians in northern Gaza.

No child should ever see the horrors of Gaza

The heartbreaking reality of Palestinian children suffering in Gaza highlights the urgent need for awareness and action.

Al-Shifa Hospital: Annihilation and Resilience

Al-Shifa Hospital has been devastated by ongoing conflict, reducing it to an unusable shell and drastically limiting healthcare access for Gazans.

Live Briefing: North Gaza hospital under 'unprecedented' attack, health officials say

Kamal Adwan Hospital is under severe attack, jeopardizing healthcare for civilians in northern Gaza.

No child should ever see the horrors of Gaza

The heartbreaking reality of Palestinian children suffering in Gaza highlights the urgent need for awareness and action.

Al-Shifa Hospital: Annihilation and Resilience

Al-Shifa Hospital has been devastated by ongoing conflict, reducing it to an unusable shell and drastically limiting healthcare access for Gazans.
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#doctors-without-borders

Residents in Haiti's capital stand with police in a battle to repel gang attack

Gangs are intensifying violent attacks in Haiti, prompting healthcare disruptions amid escalating threats against medical personnel.

Sudan: MSF suspends operations at key Khartoum hospital DW 01/10/2025

Doctors Without Borders suspends operations at Bashair Hospital in Khartoum due to repeated violence and threats to staff and patients.

Residents in Haiti's capital stand with police in a battle to repel gang attack

Gangs are intensifying violent attacks in Haiti, prompting healthcare disruptions amid escalating threats against medical personnel.

Sudan: MSF suspends operations at key Khartoum hospital DW 01/10/2025

Doctors Without Borders suspends operations at Bashair Hospital in Khartoum due to repeated violence and threats to staff and patients.
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Elderly patients spend five days in emergency department

Emergency departments in Northern Ireland are overwhelmed, with elderly patients facing long waits for admission due to insufficient community care resources.

Leaked documents show Cuban military sitting on billions of dollars amid humanitarian crisis

Cuba's military has significant financial resources, contradicting claims of governmental financial scarcity during a national healthcare crisis.
#gaza-conflict

Israeli forces accused of taking Gaza hospital staff to detention centre for interrogation Middle East crisis live

Israeli military operations in northern Gaza have severely impacted healthcare infrastructure, with Kamal Adwan Hospital out of service and its director detained.

Israel Used US Bomb in North Gaza Massacre That Killed 93, Aid Group Says

The healthcare system in north Gaza is nearly non-functional due to Israeli strikes and sieges, leaving injured Palestinians without treatment options.

Live Briefing: North Gaza hospitals targeted, health ministry says, after dozens killed in Jabalya

Ongoing violence in Gaza hospitals underscores the dire situation in the region amidst military tensions and fluctuating hopes for a cease-fire.

Doctors at Hospital in Gaza Refugee Camp Besieged by Israel Refuse to Evacuate

The siege on operations in Gaza hospitals underscores the urgent healthcare crisis amid rising violence and the commitment of medical staff to patient care.

Live Briefing: North Gaza hospital director injured; body of Israeli rabbi found in UAE

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has severely impacted healthcare, with hospitals under attack while tensions with Hezbollah are escalating.

At least 12 killed in Gaza attacks as Israel bombards Kamal Adwan hospital

Israeli attacks have severely impacted healthcare in northern Gaza, particularly targeting the last partially functioning hospital.

Israeli forces accused of taking Gaza hospital staff to detention centre for interrogation Middle East crisis live

Israeli military operations in northern Gaza have severely impacted healthcare infrastructure, with Kamal Adwan Hospital out of service and its director detained.

Israel Used US Bomb in North Gaza Massacre That Killed 93, Aid Group Says

The healthcare system in north Gaza is nearly non-functional due to Israeli strikes and sieges, leaving injured Palestinians without treatment options.

Live Briefing: North Gaza hospitals targeted, health ministry says, after dozens killed in Jabalya

Ongoing violence in Gaza hospitals underscores the dire situation in the region amidst military tensions and fluctuating hopes for a cease-fire.

Doctors at Hospital in Gaza Refugee Camp Besieged by Israel Refuse to Evacuate

The siege on operations in Gaza hospitals underscores the urgent healthcare crisis amid rising violence and the commitment of medical staff to patient care.

Live Briefing: North Gaza hospital director injured; body of Israeli rabbi found in UAE

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has severely impacted healthcare, with hospitals under attack while tensions with Hezbollah are escalating.

At least 12 killed in Gaza attacks as Israel bombards Kamal Adwan hospital

Israeli attacks have severely impacted healthcare in northern Gaza, particularly targeting the last partially functioning hospital.
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France's Mayotte struggles to recover as cyclone overwhelms hospitals

The aftermath of Cyclone Chido has left Mayotte's healthcare system overwhelmed and struggling to handle a surge of patients.

At least 30 children die from drug shortages in Pakistan after sectarian violence

At least 30 children have died in Kurram, Pakistan, due to medicine shortages amid sectarian violence and road closures.
#patient-rights

Americans Point Out That UnitedHealthcare Tried to Kill Them First

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson highlights widespread anger towards the unjust US health insurance system and its impact on patients.

Opinion: Reaction to killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO is a call for reform

The killing of Brian Thompson highlights ongoing issues with health coverage denials in America, emphasizing a need for legal recourse for patients.

Americans Point Out That UnitedHealthcare Tried to Kill Them First

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson highlights widespread anger towards the unjust US health insurance system and its impact on patients.

Opinion: Reaction to killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO is a call for reform

The killing of Brian Thompson highlights ongoing issues with health coverage denials in America, emphasizing a need for legal recourse for patients.
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In the Movies, Villainous Health Insurers Have Been a Chronic Condition

Hollywood has long depicted health insurance companies as villains, shaping public perception against them.

This is why a lot of people think alleged shooter Luigi Mangione is bisexual

The viral reaction to the UHC shooter's arrest reflects societal frustration with healthcare issues and a troubling obsession with sensationalism and violence.
#human-rights

Amnesty Report Details a "Human Rights Crisis" in the Wake of "Dobbs" Ruling

States have imposed abortion bans or restrictions leading to severe consequences and a human rights crisis.

Letters we answer: On Luigi and the US healthcare system - 48 hills

The murder of a healthcare executive underscores critical challenges in the US healthcare system and the need for systemic change.

Amnesty Report Details a "Human Rights Crisis" in the Wake of "Dobbs" Ruling

States have imposed abortion bans or restrictions leading to severe consequences and a human rights crisis.

Letters we answer: On Luigi and the US healthcare system - 48 hills

The murder of a healthcare executive underscores critical challenges in the US healthcare system and the need for systemic change.
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IV bag contamination suspected to have killed 13 children in Mexico

Contaminated IV feeding bags may have caused the deaths of 13 children in Mexico, highlighting serious issues in the healthcare system.

Plans to end NHS dental care crisis not working, warns spending watchdog

Access to NHS dental care is deteriorating, with the National Audit Office warning that recovery plans are failing and treatment availability is declining.

X-rays show shrapnel and bullets buried in children caught in Sudan war

The impact of war in Sudan on children includes severe injuries from explosions and gunfire, with hospitals struggling to provide care due to ongoing violence and resource shortages.

Kidnappers took his staff, then his son. But this Haiti doctor is refusing to flee

Haiti's health system is in crisis due to gang violence, but urgent medical needs remain despite the chaos.
#lebanon

Lebanese healthcare workers fearful as growing numbers killed in strikes

The escalating airstrikes in Lebanon have severely impacted healthcare workers and facilities, alarming both medical professionals and residents of previously safe areas.

WHO: Disease Outbreaks Imminent in Lebanon With Over 1M Displaced by Israel

Lebanon's health system is severely strained, risking major disease outbreaks following Israeli attacks that have displaced 1.2 million people.

Lebanese healthcare workers fearful as growing numbers killed in strikes

The escalating airstrikes in Lebanon have severely impacted healthcare workers and facilities, alarming both medical professionals and residents of previously safe areas.

WHO: Disease Outbreaks Imminent in Lebanon With Over 1M Displaced by Israel

Lebanon's health system is severely strained, risking major disease outbreaks following Israeli attacks that have displaced 1.2 million people.
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Harris Slams G.O.P. Abortion Bans as a Painful Health Care Crisis'

Harris's speech highlights the urgent consequences of abortion bans, emphasizing a need for compassion and support for women's rights and healthcare.
#public-health

Surge in syphilis cases drives some doctors to ration penicillin

Syphilis rates in the U.S. are at a 70-year high, posing a significant public health concern.
A shortage of penicillin injections, the go-to treatment for syphilis, has complicated the situation, leading to recommendations for rationing the drug.

As medical strike drags on in South Korea, patients are on edge

The South Korean government's healthcare plan is now a key factor in President Yoon's declining approval ratings amid a growing healthcare crisis.

Surge in syphilis cases drives some doctors to ration penicillin

Syphilis rates in the U.S. are at a 70-year high, posing a significant public health concern.
A shortage of penicillin injections, the go-to treatment for syphilis, has complicated the situation, leading to recommendations for rationing the drug.

As medical strike drags on in South Korea, patients are on edge

The South Korean government's healthcare plan is now a key factor in President Yoon's declining approval ratings amid a growing healthcare crisis.
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#palestine

22,500 Palestinians Now Have Life-Changing Injuries Due to Israel's Genocide

The WHO estimates over 3,000 Palestinians have had limbs amputated due to Israeli attacks, highlighting the urgent need for healthcare in Gaza.

Younis Khatib: Israel achieves destruction of Palestinian health system

Israeli bombardment devastates Palestinian health system.

Western Reproductive Rights Organizations Are Failing Palestinians

Reproductive rights nonprofits in the U.S. are being criticized for a lack of response to the reproductive healthcare crisis in Palestine.
The healthcare system in Gaza is severely impacted by Israel's bombardment, leading to lack of access and resources for reproductive care.

22,500 Palestinians Now Have Life-Changing Injuries Due to Israel's Genocide

The WHO estimates over 3,000 Palestinians have had limbs amputated due to Israeli attacks, highlighting the urgent need for healthcare in Gaza.

Younis Khatib: Israel achieves destruction of Palestinian health system

Israeli bombardment devastates Palestinian health system.

Western Reproductive Rights Organizations Are Failing Palestinians

Reproductive rights nonprofits in the U.S. are being criticized for a lack of response to the reproductive healthcare crisis in Palestine.
The healthcare system in Gaza is severely impacted by Israel's bombardment, leading to lack of access and resources for reproductive care.
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Do not ignore Mali's multifaceted humanitarian catastrophe

Mali is facing a crisis at the intersection of climate change, conflict, economic struggles, and health issues, deeply affecting food security.

Medics plead for vaccines in DR Congo's mpox battleground

Medical staff in DR Congo urgently need vaccines to control the mpox outbreak as patient numbers, especially among infants, continue to rise.

Peel Region may 'never' be able to catch up with demand for LTC beds: spokesperson | CBC News

Peel Region's long-term care wait list has surged by 40%, necessitating urgent action for expanding facilities and support services.

Photos: How older adults navigate their health care needs in rural America

Rural America faces a healthcare crisis, especially impacting seniors who struggle with access and affordability.
Economic decline in rural areas leads to dwindling medical infrastructure and service closures.

Ministers hope to agree programme for government

The Northern Ireland Executive is attempting to agree on a draft programme for government to outline clear priorities and address critical issues.

They Delivered 5,600 Babies. They Blame California Rules for Putting Them Out of Business | KQED

California's stringent licensing requirements for birth centers have contributed to their decline, further limiting maternity care options for women.

Campaigners warn of risk to patients as no date set for end of surgery cancellations at UHL

The ongoing freeze on surgeries at University Hospital Limerick increases risks for thousands of patients awaiting care.
Disciplinary actions are pending following a tragedy at the hospital, impacting leadership and operational decisions.

There's a severe kidney shortage. Should donors be compensated?

Chronic kidney disease often goes unnoticed until severe symptoms arise, significantly impacting individuals' lives and leading to dialysis treatment.

War-ravaged Sudan battles cholera outbreak

Sudan is experiencing a cholera epidemic intensified by war, water contamination, and inadequate healthcare resources.

Why are cancer cases soaring in India? DW 05/06/2024

India labeled as the cancer capital of the world due to a sharp increase in cancer cases and other chronic illnesses.

Listen: Health secretary Victoria Atkins clashes with Nick Robinson over NHS spending

Victoria Atkins clashes with Nick Robinson on NHS spending and unfunded tax cuts.
Robinson challenges Atkins on government's failure to meet healthcare promises.

Half a million people in Toronto don't have a family doctor, college says | CBC News

Over half a million in Toronto lack family doctor
Ontario faces family doctor shortage crisis

Infected blood victims step up compensation battle

Victims of contaminated blood scandal demand compensation scheme in upcoming Budget
Government has been criticized for delays in implementing compensation recommendations

Don't Get Sick in Quebec | The Walrus

Quebec's health-care system is facing a crisis due to a shortage of physicians and nurses.
Patients in Quebec, especially in regions like Montreal, are experiencing long wait times for medical care.

Palestinians live in scarcity in Rafah as Israeli ground assault looms

Displaced Palestinians in Rafah facing dire situation
International concern over Israeli offensive in Gaza
Healthcare crisis in Gaza

Meet some of the 6 million Canadians who don't have a family doctor | CBC News

Over six million Canadians lack regular access to primary care physicians
Family doctors play a crucial role in Canada's healthcare system as gatekeepers
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The last functioning hospitals in Gaza may soon be out of service, the health ministry warns.

Hospitals in Gaza at risk of complete shutdown due to lack of maintenance for diesel generators.

Critically ill children leave Gaza in first evacuation in weeks

The first medical evacuation of severely sick children and their mothers from Gaza took place with coordinated efforts from Israel, Egypt, the United States, and other international partners.

512,000 radiology patient records accessed in cyber-attack

Digital intruders accessed personal and medical information of 512,000 patients in a cyberattack on Consulting Radiologists in February.

Time to Crack Down on Ozempic and Other Greedy Drug Prices

Ozempic is gaining popularity in the U.S., bridging societal divides, but its high cost and limited access highlight ongoing healthcare issues.
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