Lacking health workers, Germany taps robots for elder care
Europe's most populous country is itself one of the world's most rapidly ageing societies.
UK govt, health unions agree pay deal in bid to end strikes
The main unions say they will recommend accepting the offer, which also covers working conditions.
Specialist training slots increased to 1,500 beginning this year
Training slots under the Parallel Pathway specialist programme have likewise been increased to 600 per year.
Upgrade computer system at govt hospitals, doctors' group says
The Malaysian Medical Association says regular updates are needed as part of the country's push towards digitisation.
Over 3,000 contract doctors resigned since 2017, says health minister
The bulk of them – over 1,300 – resigned in 2022.
Govt hospitals lag behind with computer software over 20 years old
Doctors say their workload would be much lighter if they didn't have to struggle with outdated equipment.
UK healthcare strikes to intensify as junior doctors vote to walk out
Junior doctors agreed in 2019 to an annual 2% pay rise as part of a four-year deal but say that is now inadequate in light of much higher inflation.
Recruit more nurses, audit report says amid increasing workload
This follows an audit at four public hospitals, which found that the recruitment of nursing positions was not equivalent to the requirements and failed to comply with the recommended 'level of care' ratio.
No surprise strikes please, health minister says
Dr Zaliha Mustafa says health workers should meet her face-to-face instead.
Recruitment of doctors doesn't depend on health ministry alone, says minister
Dr Zaliha Mustafa says discussions must be held with other government agencies as well.
Entry of foreign workers on the list at Dewan Rakyat sitting
The government's efforts to tackle the shortage of foreign workers, and the question of overcrowding at hospital emergency departments will be raised today.
Britain faces largest ever healthcare strikes as pay disputes drag on
The NHS, historically a source of pride for most Britons, is under extreme pressure with millions of patients on waiting lists for operations and thousands each month failing to receive prompt emergency care.