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A measles outbreak has persisted for nine months on Madura Island in Indonesia, infecting over 2,600 children and claiming 20 lives. The regional government's efforts to curb the outbreak are hindered by concerns over the use of pork-derived gelatin in some measles vaccines, which is considered haram
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Healthcare workers in Canada are increasingly facing violent, aggressive, and discriminatory requests from patients and families, reflecting broader societal biases within healthcare settings. In response, institutions have developed policies and decision-making tools to guide leaders in addressing these situations ethically, consistently, and in accordance with human rights obligations. A revised
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May 1 marked International Workers' Day, with UC Davis Health employees joining thousands of other workers across the UC system in a strike against the university. The labor action was sparked by an understaffed work environment, resulting from a university-imposed hiring freeze. Employees cite concerns about patient care, research,
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The East Kalimantan Health Service has initiated a sign language training program for 100 healthcare and non-healthcare workers to improve communication capacity and provide more inclusive services for people with sensory disabilities, specifically deafness. The training aims to equip workers with essential skills to conduct accurate anamnesis and provide health
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A new study conducted by researchers from the Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Romania has shed light on the prevalence of Long COVID among healthcare workers in a pediatric hospital. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, aimed to evaluate the prevalence of Long
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A recent study conducted in Mardin, Turkey, has shed light on the mediating role of psychological resilience in the relationship between workplace violence and job stress among healthcare employees. The research, published in the BMC Public Health journal, aimed to examine the correlation between workplace violence and job stress, and
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Employee well-being surveys, a crucial tool for healthcare leaders to assess workforce functioning, often suffer from low response rates, which can significantly skew results. A new study published in the Journal of Healthcare Management in 2025 aimed to investigate whether nonrespondents and respondents differed in key outcomes of interest to
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Research conducted by the UK Health Security Agency has revealed a 39.9% vaccine effectiveness against influenza infection among healthcare workers in the UK during the winter of 2023-24. This study, part of the SIREN cohort, has significant implications for public health and workforce protection. The findings emphasize the importance
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Researchers at the University of California conducted a small cohort study to assess the durability of COVID-19 vaccine-induced immunity in healthcare workers (HCWs) and its impact on breakthrough infections. The study found that antibody levels declined significantly over time, particularly in participants without prior infection, and that eight of nine
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The Kwara State government has reiterated its commitment to addressing School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) and ensuring justice for victims, with a three-day workshop bringing together 193 health workers and security personnel to strengthen coordination and response mechanisms. The workshop, organized by the state's Ministry of Education and Human
Health care industry
The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector in the Philippines continues to grow exponentially, driven by the country's highly skilled and multilingual workforce. With over 1.8 million registered health and allied professionals, the Philippines is now a preferred destination for healthcare-related outsourcing services, particularly in the United States.
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Health care professionals in Connecticut can access a range of free continuing education opportunities through the Connecticut Area Health Education Center Network (CT AHEC Network), a federally funded program that extends the resources of the University of Connecticut to the state's health care and public health workforce. The
