MSF warns of rapidly spreading' outbreak as cholera kills 31 in EthiopiaCholera outbreaks in Ethiopia and South Sudan are worsening due to conflict and refugee influx, necessitating urgent healthcare and sanitation support.
Residents in Haiti's capital stand with police in a battle to repel gang attackGangs are intensifying violent attacks in Haiti, prompting healthcare disruptions amid escalating threats against medical personnel.
Sudan: MSF suspends operations at key Khartoum hospital DW 01/10/2025Doctors Without Borders suspends operations at Bashair Hospital in Khartoum due to repeated violence and threats to staff and patients.
MSF warns of rapidly spreading' outbreak as cholera kills 31 in EthiopiaCholera outbreaks in Ethiopia and South Sudan are worsening due to conflict and refugee influx, necessitating urgent healthcare and sanitation support.
Residents in Haiti's capital stand with police in a battle to repel gang attackGangs are intensifying violent attacks in Haiti, prompting healthcare disruptions amid escalating threats against medical personnel.
Sudan: MSF suspends operations at key Khartoum hospital DW 01/10/2025Doctors Without Borders suspends operations at Bashair Hospital in Khartoum due to repeated violence and threats to staff and patients.
Plans to end NHS dental care crisis not working, warns spending watchdogAccess to NHS dental care is deteriorating, with the National Audit Office warning that recovery plans are failing and treatment availability is declining.
English dentists walking away' from NHS work as fees fail to cover costsNHS dentists are exiting the system due to unsustainable costs.Patients face a growing crisis in accessing NHS dental care.Dentists subsidize NHS work with private practice earnings.The profession is deteriorating under financial strain.
Plans to end NHS dental care crisis not working, warns spending watchdogAccess to NHS dental care is deteriorating, with the National Audit Office warning that recovery plans are failing and treatment availability is declining.
English dentists walking away' from NHS work as fees fail to cover costsNHS dentists are exiting the system due to unsustainable costs.Patients face a growing crisis in accessing NHS dental care.Dentists subsidize NHS work with private practice earnings.The profession is deteriorating under financial strain.
Elderly patients spend five days in emergency departmentEmergency departments in Northern Ireland are overwhelmed, with elderly patients facing long waits for admission due to insufficient community care resources.
Why Are More Than 200 Beds Empty at This San Francisco Nursing Home? | KQEDLaguna Honda has hundreds of vacant beds, prompting discussions on admission policies amid closing nursing facilities and increasing care demands.
Elderly patients spend five days in emergency departmentEmergency departments in Northern Ireland are overwhelmed, with elderly patients facing long waits for admission due to insufficient community care resources.
Why Are More Than 200 Beds Empty at This San Francisco Nursing Home? | KQEDLaguna Honda has hundreds of vacant beds, prompting discussions on admission policies amid closing nursing facilities and increasing care demands.
Israel detains a Gaza hospital director, Palestinian medical officials sayIsraeli forces arrested the director of a hospital in Gaza, highlighting concerns over attacks on medical personnel amidst ongoing military actions.
Gaza doctors tell of Armageddon, as most of those injured are childrenGaza doctors described horrific scenes amid Israel's intense strikes on a weakened healthcare system, following a blockade that hindered emergency responses.
Gaza Patients, Including Newborns, at "Grave Risk" as Israel Blocks FuelHospitals 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 UNIsrael'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: UNThe 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 leaveIsrael has intensified evacuations in northern Gaza amid military operations, severely impacting medical infrastructure and civilian safety.
Israel detains a Gaza hospital director, Palestinian medical officials sayIsraeli forces arrested the director of a hospital in Gaza, highlighting concerns over attacks on medical personnel amidst ongoing military actions.
Gaza doctors tell of Armageddon, as most of those injured are childrenGaza doctors described horrific scenes amid Israel's intense strikes on a weakened healthcare system, following a blockade that hindered emergency responses.
Gaza Patients, Including Newborns, at "Grave Risk" as Israel Blocks FuelHospitals 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 UNIsrael'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: UNThe 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 leaveIsrael has intensified evacuations in northern Gaza amid military operations, severely impacting medical infrastructure and civilian safety.
'System is just not working,' says patient pushing for Ontario election to re-focus on ER wait times | CBC NewsOntario's emergency room waits and closures need urgent political attention, as highlighted by patient experiences.Post-pandemic healthcare challenges have intensified, revealing significant issues in emergency services across Ontario.
At least 30 children die from drug shortages in Pakistan after sectarian violenceAt least 30 children have died in Kurram, Pakistan, due to medicine shortages amid sectarian violence and road closures.
El Hierro: the tiny Canary Island at centre of migration crisis photo essayThe healthcare system on El Hierro is overwhelmed by the influx of migrants, necessitating urgent additional medical resources.
At least 30 children die from drug shortages in Pakistan after sectarian violenceAt least 30 children have died in Kurram, Pakistan, due to medicine shortages amid sectarian violence and road closures.
El Hierro: the tiny Canary Island at centre of migration crisis photo essayThe healthcare system on El Hierro is overwhelmed by the influx of migrants, necessitating urgent additional medical resources.
Child mental health admissions to acute wards in England rise 65% in a decadeChildren's mental health admissions to acute wards have skyrocketed by 65% in a decade, primarily affecting girls who self-harm.
NSW government asks private sector to take public hospital patients as hundreds of psychiatrists set to resignThe 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 AhmedPsychiatrists 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.
Child mental health admissions to acute wards in England rise 65% in a decadeChildren's mental health admissions to acute wards have skyrocketed by 65% in a decade, primarily affecting girls who self-harm.
NSW government asks private sector to take public hospital patients as hundreds of psychiatrists set to resignThe 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 AhmedPsychiatrists 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.
America's aging population faces a growing shortage of geriatric careThe shortage of geriatricians poses a critical risk to healthcare access for America's aging population.
Do not ignore Mali's multifaceted humanitarian catastropheMali is facing a crisis at the intersection of climate change, conflict, economic struggles, and health issues, deeply affecting food security.
What Trump didn't say in his inauguration speech | Bernie SandersTrump's inaugural speech ignored key issues facing working families, including healthcare, housing, and climate change.
Do not ignore Mali's multifaceted humanitarian catastropheMali is facing a crisis at the intersection of climate change, conflict, economic struggles, and health issues, deeply affecting food security.
What Trump didn't say in his inauguration speech | Bernie SandersTrump's inaugural speech ignored key issues facing working families, including healthcare, housing, and climate change.
AOC Is Going Viral For Sharing EXACTLY Why She Didn't Attend Donald Trump's InaugurationThe evidence against TikTok as a national security threat lacks persuasive value.Social inequality contributes significantly to instability and discontent in the U.S.
Doctors, nurses press ahead as wildfires strain Los Angeles' health careThe 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 09/12/2024The 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 EnglandThe 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 careThe 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 09/12/2024The 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 EnglandThe current A&E situation in south-west England is characterized by overcrowding, inadequate facilities, and declining staff morale, leading to distressing patient experiences.
Americans Point Out That UnitedHealthcare Tried to Kill Them FirstThe 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 reformThe 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 FirstThe 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 reformThe killing of Brian Thompson highlights ongoing issues with health coverage denials in America, emphasizing a need for legal recourse for patients.
One in three NHS doctors so tired their ability to treat patients is affected, survey findsOne in three NHS doctors feel so tired their ability to treat patients is impaired, worsened by increased demand and staff shortages.
What I learned from a lovely woman on a packed ward in hospital | Zoe WilliamsThe healthcare system is burdened by the crisis in social care, affecting patient experiences in hospitals.
A&E departments absolutely full to bursting' after flu surge, top medic warnsEmergency 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 inquiryThe 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 hoursPatients 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 numbersQueen's Hospital's A&E faces unprecedented demand, exceeding capacity, leading to concerns about patient care standards.
One in three NHS doctors so tired their ability to treat patients is affected, survey findsOne in three NHS doctors feel so tired their ability to treat patients is impaired, worsened by increased demand and staff shortages.
What I learned from a lovely woman on a packed ward in hospital | Zoe WilliamsThe healthcare system is burdened by the crisis in social care, affecting patient experiences in hospitals.
A&E departments absolutely full to bursting' after flu surge, top medic warnsEmergency 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 inquiryThe 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 hoursPatients 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 numbersQueen's Hospital's A&E faces unprecedented demand, exceeding capacity, leading to concerns about patient care standards.
Live Briefing: North Gaza hospital under 'unprecedented' attack, health officials sayKamal Adwan Hospital is under severe attack, jeopardizing healthcare for civilians in northern Gaza.
No child should ever see the horrors of GazaThe heartbreaking reality of Palestinian children suffering in Gaza highlights the urgent need for awareness and action.
Al-Shifa Hospital: Annihilation and ResilienceAl-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 sayKamal Adwan Hospital is under severe attack, jeopardizing healthcare for civilians in northern Gaza.
No child should ever see the horrors of GazaThe heartbreaking reality of Palestinian children suffering in Gaza highlights the urgent need for awareness and action.
Al-Shifa Hospital: Annihilation and ResilienceAl-Shifa Hospital has been devastated by ongoing conflict, reducing it to an unusable shell and drastically limiting healthcare access for Gazans.
Leaked documents show Cuban military sitting on billions of dollars amid humanitarian crisisCuba's military has significant financial resources, contradicting claims of governmental financial scarcity during a national healthcare crisis.
In the Movies, Villainous Health Insurers Have Been a Chronic ConditionHollywood has long depicted health insurance companies as villains, shaping public perception against them.
The doctors detained in Gaza: He was dragged from the operating theatre' podcastThe ongoing conflict in Gaza has severely impacted the healthcare system, with many doctors imprisoned or killed.
Bukavu hospital patients tell of being shot in chaos of Congolese withdrawalThe chaotic withdrawal of Congolese army forces led to increased violence, injuries, and fear among civilians as M23 rebels advanced on Bukavu.
Amnesty Report Details a "Human Rights Crisis" in the Wake of "Dobbs" RulingStates 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 hillsThe murder of a healthcare executive underscores critical challenges in the US healthcare system and the need for systemic change.
The doctors detained in Gaza: He was dragged from the operating theatre' podcastThe ongoing conflict in Gaza has severely impacted the healthcare system, with many doctors imprisoned or killed.
Bukavu hospital patients tell of being shot in chaos of Congolese withdrawalThe chaotic withdrawal of Congolese army forces led to increased violence, injuries, and fear among civilians as M23 rebels advanced on Bukavu.
Amnesty Report Details a "Human Rights Crisis" in the Wake of "Dobbs" RulingStates 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 hillsThe murder of a healthcare executive underscores critical challenges in the US healthcare system and the need for systemic change.
France's Mayotte struggles to recover as cyclone overwhelms hospitalsThe aftermath of Cyclone Chido has left Mayotte's healthcare system overwhelmed and struggling to handle a surge of patients.
This is why a lot of people think alleged shooter Luigi Mangione is bisexualThe viral reaction to the UHC shooter's arrest reflects societal frustration with healthcare issues and a troubling obsession with sensationalism and violence.
Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHOThe US aid freeze severely disrupts global health services, notably for HIV treatments and immunization programs.
22,500 Palestinians Now Have Life-Changing Injuries Due to Israel's GenocideThe WHO estimates over 3,000 Palestinians have had limbs amputated due to Israeli attacks, highlighting the urgent need for healthcare in Gaza.
Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHOThe US aid freeze severely disrupts global health services, notably for HIV treatments and immunization programs.
22,500 Palestinians Now Have Life-Changing Injuries Due to Israel's GenocideThe WHO estimates over 3,000 Palestinians have had limbs amputated due to Israeli attacks, highlighting the urgent need for healthcare in Gaza.
IV bag contamination suspected to have killed 13 children in MexicoContaminated IV feeding bags may have caused the deaths of 13 children in Mexico, highlighting serious issues in the healthcare system.
X-rays show shrapnel and bullets buried in children caught in Sudan warThe 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 fleeHaiti's health system is in crisis due to gang violence, but urgent medical needs remain despite the chaos.
As medical strike drags on in South Korea, patients are on edgeThe South Korean government's healthcare plan is now a key factor in President Yoon's declining approval ratings amid a growing healthcare crisis.
Medics plead for vaccines in DR Congo's mpox battlegroundMedical staff in DR Congo urgently need vaccines to control the mpox outbreak as patient numbers, especially among infants, continue to rise.
Israeli forces accused of taking Gaza hospital staff to detention centre for interrogation Middle East crisis liveIsraeli 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 SaysThe 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 JabalyaOngoing 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 EvacuateThe 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 UAEThe 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 hospitalIsraeli 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 liveIsraeli 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 SaysThe 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 JabalyaOngoing 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 EvacuateThe 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 UAEThe 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 hospitalIsraeli attacks have severely impacted healthcare in northern Gaza, particularly targeting the last partially functioning hospital.
Lebanese healthcare workers fearful as growing numbers killed in strikesThe 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 IsraelLebanon'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 strikesThe 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 IsraelLebanon's health system is severely strained, risking major disease outbreaks following Israeli attacks that have displaced 1.2 million people.
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.
Peel Region may 'never' be able to catch up with demand for LTC beds: spokesperson | CBC NewsPeel Region's long-term care wait list has surged by 40%, necessitating urgent action for expanding facilities and support services.
Ministers hope to agree programme for governmentThe Northern Ireland Executive is attempting to agree on a draft programme for government to outline clear priorities and address critical issues.
Photos: How older adults navigate their health care needs in rural AmericaRural 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.
Campaigners warn of risk to patients as no date set for end of surgery cancellations at UHLThe 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.
War-ravaged Sudan battles cholera outbreakSudan is experiencing a cholera epidemic intensified by war, water contamination, and inadequate healthcare resources.
They Delivered 5,600 Babies. They Blame California Rules for Putting Them Out of Business | KQEDCalifornia's stringent licensing requirements for birth centers have contributed to their decline, further limiting maternity care options for women.
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.
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.
Younis Khatib: Israel achieves destruction of Palestinian health systemIsraeli bombardment devastates Palestinian health system.
Why are cancer cases soaring in India? DW 05/06/2024India 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 spendingVictoria Atkins clashes with Nick Robinson on NHS spending and unfunded tax cuts.Robinson challenges Atkins on government's failure to meet healthcare promises.