Local government
The Regional Government of San Martin, through the PEHCBM project, is constructing a new Health Center Level I-4 in Tabalosos, aimed at improving access to healthcare services in the region. The project, launched after more than 40 years of waiting, will provide a modern, equipped, and high-quality infrastructure for the
Health care industry
A new research on sustainability has highlighted the importance of security and privacy in the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) sector, particularly in the development of Healthcare 5.0. The study proposes a Federated Blockchain-IoT Framework for Sustainable Healthcare Systems (FBCI-SHS) to address concerns around data privacy, ownership, and regulatory
Local government
The Kwara State government has embarked on another edition of its annual free medical surgical outreach, aimed at improving access to quality healthcare and achieving universal health coverage for its citizens. The 2025 edition was flagged off at the Aisha Buhari Mother and Child Hospital in Eyekorin, Asa local government
Health care industry
To achieve successful weight management, individuals relying on obesity medication like Wegovy and Mounjaro must receive structured support beyond the treatment period. Experts warn that a simple stop to medication will not suffice, as many individuals tend to regain the lost weight, leading to physical and mental health issues. The
Health care industry
Nigeria has struggled with achieving universal health coverage for over two decades, with more than 190 million people remaining uninsured. The Healthcare Providers Association of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, has raised alarm over the dismal insurance coverage, describing it as a national embarrassment. The association called for reforms, transparency, and
Health care industry
Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice has stated that the National Health Service (NHS) does not need more money, but should instead focus on outsourcing millions more procedures and consultations to private healthcare firms due to inefficiency. According to Tice, the NHS has sufficient funds, but wastes them
Hospitals
The Federal Government has taken steps to prevent healthcare disruptions nationwide, ensuring that negotiations with nurses, doctors, and other health professionals continue in a constructive manner. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, confirmed ongoing talks to resolve the contentious issues that led to the strike actions
Health care industry
The Malaysian government's 13th Plan aims to upgrade the country's healthcare services, making them more efficient, accessible, and affordable. A key proposal is to broaden the use of generic medicines, which has been welcomed by healthcare professionals. They see this as a forward-thinking reform that will
Hospitals
A new policy released today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will launch the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) at 742 hospitals nationwide on January 1, 2026. The innovative blueprint aims to reduce complications and reward quality for doctors and hospitals providing knee and hip replacements, heart
Health care industry
The UK Government is investing an extra £688 million to transform mental health services, focusing on hiring more staff, delivering early interventions, and talking therapies. The government has committed to recruiting an additional 8,500 staff across children and adult mental health services by the end of the Parliament, with
Health care industry
As the global healthcare sector continues to evolve with the help of technology, telemedicine has become an essential component in Nigeria's healthcare system. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of telemedicine services, but with this comes the need for regulatory compliance. This article highlights the key legal
Hospitals
The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance has announced the largest investment in rural health care since the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) allocates a $50 billion rural hospital fund through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to provide immediate relief to rural
