Health and medical news
Despite the imminent conclusion of the doctor strike in England, the ongoing dispute between healthcare professionals and the government remains unresolved, raising questions about the future of negotiations and healthcare services in the country.
A recent report reveals significant safety and quality issues in Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's maternity services, raising alarms among parents and health officials.** **
The British Medical Association has faced criticism for refusing emergency requests for striking doctors in England to resume work, impacting patient safety during the ongoing pay dispute.
A family’s life unraveled after a Parkinson’s medication triggered compulsive sexual behavior in a once-modest father, leading to surveillance, marital breakdown, and sexual misconduct. The BBC has uncovered 50 similar cases involving dopamine agonists.
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is preparing for potential disruptions as a five-day strike by resident doctors begins, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting cautioning that challenges are ahead despite efforts to maintain essential care.
The Samaritans, a vital suicide prevention charity, announced plans to close at least half of its 200+ branches across the UK and Ireland, citing financial unsustainability, though volunteers are voicing strong concerns.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting commits to minimizing healthcare interruptions as junior doctors begin a five-day strike, instructing hospitals to cancel non-urgent care only in extreme cases.
Eight babies in the UK have been born using DNA from three people, a pioneering technique preventing incurable mitochondrial diseases passed from mother to child.
Despite having the world's lowest birth rate, South Korea's fertility clinics are experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by shifting attitudes toward family planning and delayed parenthood.
A Bank of Uganda employee has contributed UGX 11 million to support the Rotary Club of Sonde’s initiative to construct a shelter for children with cerebral palsy in Mukono Municipality.
Jinja Regional Referral Hospital records an average of 10 neonatal fatalities monthly due to birth asphyxia, largely attributed to systemic healthcare failures and unethical practices.
A new study reveals that childhood vaccination rates have stagnated or declined in many countries, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving millions at risk of preventable diseases.
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