Physicians
The indefinite strike by resident doctors has crippled healthcare services in Nigeria, leaving patients stranded and desperate for medical attention. The strike, which began amid demands for better wages, working conditions, and benefits, has resulted in a near-total halt of medical services at many teaching hospitals and federal medical centers
Health care reform
A study published in the Journal of Robotic Surgery has demonstrated the effectiveness of high-intensity theatre lists in improving productivity in robotic-assisted cholecystectomies. Researchers from Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust in the UK conducted a service evaluation to assess the feasibility of performing up to 10 robotic cholecystectomies in a
Medical centers
As part of its efforts to invest in national talent working in the medical sector, Al Hilal Hospitals and Medical Centers has enhanced the career path of 120 Bahraini employees through various programs offered by the Labor Fund Tamkeen. This initiative is aligned with Tamkeen's strategic priorities for
Medical centers
As part of its strategic priorities to enhance Bahraini competitiveness in the private sector, the Labour Fund "Tamkeen" has collaborated with Al Hilal Hospitals and Medical Centers to advance the careers of 120 Bahraini employees through various programmes. This initiative marks an extension of the ongoing partnership between
Medical centers
The Golisano Children's Alliance, a new initiative by entrepreneur and philanthropist Tom Golisano, aims to unite six new children's hospitals and four existing ones, including Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, to improve access to pediatric care. With a $253 million commitment, the alliance will enhance
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
Thirty-one Mississippi hospitals, including Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus and Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto, have shown significant improvements in patient care statewide through the Comprehensive Quality Model (CQM) program. The program aims to prioritize patient safety, adherence to evidence-based guidelines, effective health information management, and improved patient outcomes. These hospitals
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
Thirty-one Mississippi hospitals, including Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus and Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto, have shown significant improvements in patient care statewide through the Comprehensive Quality Model (CQM) program. The program aims to prioritize patient safety, adherence to evidence-based guidelines, effective health information management, and improved patient outcomes. These hospitals
Medical centers
The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has signed agreements with multiple international companies to reinforce its position as a national reference center for biotherapies and accelerate innovation in medical education and biotherapeutics. These partnerships aim to enhance access to high-quality treatments, improve medical education, and drive research
Medical centers
Janet Hadar, an experienced health care executive with over 20 years of leadership experience, has been appointed as the next chief operating officer of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, effective January 12, 2026. Hadar joins UAB Health System from University of North Carolina Hospitals, where she led
Blood tests
At hospitals around the country, patients undergoing elective surgery are often subjected to a plethora of tests and scans, even if the results will not change the course of their treatment. This wasteful testing can consume valuable time, cause unnecessary hassle, and incur significant costs. However, a new study led
Hospitals
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi recently organized the Apollo Stroke Awareness Programme (ASAP) to raise awareness about stroke prevention, early recognition, and timely management. The programme was held on October 8, 2025, in observance of Stroke Awareness Month, which is dedicated to promoting prevention, early treatment, and rehabilitation. According
Health care reform
The Cyprus health ministry has outlined a budget of Pound 1.51 billion for 2026, marking a significant investment in the country's healthcare system. The budget includes Pound 333 million in revenue, with a substantial increase of Pound 101.2 million allocated as the state's general
