NHS Grampian apologises after report finds ‘serious weaknesses’ affecting patient safety
NHS Grampian apologises after Healthcare Improvement Scotland finds serious leadership, governance and patient safety failings in damning report into NHS care
NHS Grampian apologises after Healthcare Improvement Scotland finds serious leadership, governance and patient safety failings in damning report into NHS care
Patient is in stable condition and will be transferred to a specialist ‘high consequence’ infectious disease unit A British healthcare worker with Ebola is being evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the UK for...
Dozens of civilians have been killed in an attack on a village in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities say fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces, an ISIL-linked armed group, were responsible. Homes,...
Two new Ebola vaccines are being trialled in the Democratic Republic of Congo to stop the deadly outbreak which has devastated the country. More than 10,000 people in the DRC are thought to have been infected with...
At least 30 civilians were killed overnight on Thursday in Beni Territory, North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to local sources cited by the UN aid coordination office (OCHA). Read the full...
UK doctor with Ebola returns from Congo to London for treatment Reuters
The walkathon aimed to raise awareness about stroke prevention, early recognition of symptoms and timely medical intervention
Do you know signs of a stroke? BE FAST are the words to remember NPR CMC observes World Stroke Day The Hindu World Stroke Day: Nadda Urges Citizens to Recognise Stroke Warning Signs News On AIR Every second counts: A...
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“I've worked in health care for 20 years, and every year the system grows more absurd, more painful, and less affordable.”
Other Paths to God , through 11/15, Perceptions Theatre and Coalescence Theatre Project at Definition Theatre
AI is accelerating drug development and transforming diagnostics, but experts call for efforts to ensure that innovations reach the patients who need them most. Medscape News Europe
The legislative flurry carries enormous stakes for Democrats as they seek to translate their sweeping victories in the midterms into achievements that deliver on their promises to lower the cost of living.
A UAE court held NMC Health co-founder BR Shetty and former CEO Prasanth Manghat liable for knowingly participating in fraudulent trading, including concealing billions in borrowings. The court set $5.397 billion as starting point for...
Why Indians wait for symptoms before taking healthcare seriously Express Healthcare Your health is telling you a story, but are you reading it? ET HealthWorld Understanding the link between diabetes, blood pressure and other health...
Less than a week out from the 2026 midterms, Republicans across the country are feeling the heat from their party’s vote last year to shrink Medicaid by roughly $1 trillion over the next decade. The cuts, driven largely by new work...
Republicans and Democrats in North Dakota worked together to limit what people with diabetes have to pay for insulin, joining a growing bipartisan push across the country to protect patients.
Republicans and Democrats in North Dakota worked together to limit what people with diabetes have to pay for insulin, joining a growing bipartisan push across the country to protect patients.
Democrats won governorships and state legislatures across the country. What could those victories mean for healthcare and abortion rights? In this News Not Noise and Vox collaboration, @jessicayellin talks with Vox health care reporter...
Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Frederica Venturi of Doctors Without Borders (MSF). The withdrawal of Israeli forces from Hebron has not brought an end to the humanitarian crisis. According to Venturi, some 3,300 Palestinians were...
: Women accounted for 80% of reported assaults in Spain’s public health system in 2025, a stark figure raising questions about safety, gender, and underreporting. Medscape News Europe
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Healthcare should reward sustained improvements in patients’ lives, not simply count appointments, prescriptions and procedures.
Healthcare stocks may struggle to find momentum as the Democrats get ready to take over Congress.
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media in recent weeks to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Three weeks after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, Pope Francis has begun a three-nation tour of Latin America, saying he felt better than he looked. His first stop is Uruguay, the continent’s most secular country. Jack Pownall reports.
Doctors risk being held responsible for AI-related errors beyond their control, as initiatives in the UK and at the WHO seek to clarify accountability and strengthen AI governance. Medscape News Europe
Healthcare leaders warn that delaying AI adoption could expose patients to avoidable harm but stress that redesigned care pathways are essential to realizing its benefits. Medscape News Europe
The moves could leave ACA enrollees vulnerable heading into 2027
As patients languish on public waitlists or struggle to afford private specialists, a parliamentary inquiry is examining the barriers to crucial care.
As many U.S. voters worry about healthcare costs, experts tell ABC News there are many reasons why costs may be rising.
In California, healthcare costs are rising faster than income and inflation, and 4 in 10 adults in the state say they’re paying down medical debt. With the governor’s race in full swing, it’s still not clear what the candidates would do...
Americans want changes to their healthcare, and the candidates in this year’s midterms are making bold promises about how they are going to improve it: Medicare-for-all, or a public health insurance option, or free primary care for...
Banks and healthcare firms are paying more than tech companies for AI talent as demand rises and layoffs reshape the talent market, per Randstad research.
Rising healthcare costs are upending the lives of Americans. People are forgoing health insurance, rationing medications, cutting back on doctor visits, and putting off health procedures they can’t afford. But bringing the costs down...
The Trump administration announced Monday that it is going to roll out $10 billion to 50 states in its second installment of the $50 billion rural healthcare fund which was created as part of the administration’s One Big Beautiful Act...
eFax reports that despite advancements in digital health records, fax remains crucial in U.S. healthcare for transmitting and managing patient data effectively.
AI could soon conduct some clinical consultations independently, potentially easing workforce shortages. Medscape News Europe