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A proposal to transform a vacant doctor's surgery on the Isle of Wight into 'affordable' rental accommodation, including a nine-bedroom HMO, has been withdrawn. The plans, submitted by Mr R. Owolabi, aimed to convert the Medina Healthcare buildings at 16 West Street in Newport, which were
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on Nigeria to increase its public health spending to at least 20% of total health expenditure to strengthen its health system. The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Prof. Mohammed Yakub Janabi, emphasized that sustainable financing is the backbone of resilient health systems. Nigeria&
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Indonesia is rapidly advancing in digital maturity in its healthcare system, propelled by the Ministry of Health's transformation agenda and a growing demand for trusted, interoperable data and AI-powered systems. The country is emerging as a driving force in Southeast Asia's digital health transformation, sparking breakthroughs
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Victoria Taylor, a 34-year-old mother of one, was found dead in a river near her home in Malton, North Yorkshire, after a major police search. An inquest into her death heard that Taylor struggled with alcohol and mental health problems related to childhood trauma, which left her with depression, anxiety,
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Prime Healthcare hospitals have achieved national recognition for their commitment to high-quality cardiovascular care. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), 84% of Prime Healthcare hospitals earned AHA recognition in 2025, showcasing the organization's commitment to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care that improves outcomes, reduces readmissions, and saves lives.
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The heartbreaking case of a pregnant woman in Abuja, Nigeria, who lost her twins due to a preventable tragedy, has shone a light on the deep cracks in the country's health system that continue to cost lives. The woman, who was carrying twins, was forced to walk kilometres
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Senator Dr. Ibrahim Oloriegbe, Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), emphasizes the importance of implementing the National Health Insurance Act to achieve universal health coverage for Nigerians. The NHIA aims to expand health insurance to vulnerable groups, including those living below the poverty line, and to increase coverage
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The Egyptian Healthcare Authority (EHA) has committed EGP 15.3 million to acquire the latest Olympus X1 gastrointestinal endoscopy system for the Sharm El-Sheikh International Hospital. This investment is part of the EHA's plan to upgrade hospital capacities with cutting-edge medical technologies, enhance service quality, and support Egypt&
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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing and sustaining its one-hour authorization code policy aimed at improving service delivery to enrolees across Nigeria. The policy, which took effect on April 1, 2023, under the NHIA Act 2022, mandates Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) to issue authorization
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Acer Medical, an Acer Group company, has made a significant breakthrough in medical imaging and AI-powered healthcare solutions with the launch of aiMed, its next-generation generative AI medical documentation system. Developed to address the pressing challenge of clinical documentation overload, aiMed converts voice dictation or typed notes into structured electronic
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Brent Ness, CEO of Aclarion, stated that Greg Gould's expertise in driving growth, capital strategies, and financial leadership will be invaluable in executing the company's vision of making Nociscan more widely available to physicians and patients with chronic low back pain. Aclarion's Nociscan solution
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As part of its mission to address the growing demand for youth mental health services in communities across Pennsylvania, Blackbird Health has announced the opening of its newest in-person clinic in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Set to start accepting new patients on September 15 and welcoming in-office patients on October 1, the
