The infants were among 24 deaths recorded that day at the Shankarrao Chavan Government Hospital.

Channel NewsAsia cites challenges in industries such as healthcare and F&B.

The Malaysian Medical Association says throughout the world, wealthier countries have been scouting for talent from developing or poorer countries.

The strikes come less than two months out from what is expected to be a close-run government election on Oct 14.

The promise of 40 new hospitals in England by 2030 has been criticised as some of the proposals were for renovations of existing hospitals.

The unprecedented five-day stoppage over pay and staffing is the latest in eight months of industrial action across the NHS, which is already reeling from a vast pandemic backlog.

At least five unions have raised concerns, arguing health workers could be disadvantaged.

Hartal Doktor Kontrak also asks to be made the 'middle point' between the ministry and government contract doctors.

Patient care services at health clinics and hospitals, and all scheduled elective procedures, have been running as usual.

Department director Dr Aman Rabu says action will be taken as directed by the health ministry.

The deputy prime minister says contract doctors should be accorded fair treatment and their welfare protected according to government service procedures and schemes.

Dr Zaliha Mustafa says the budget for this might reach a billion ringgit as it would require the upgrading of hospital infrastructure.