Tag: healthcare
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S. Korea starts procedures to suspend licences of 4,900 striking doctors
South Korea said Monday it had started procedures to suspend the medical licenses of 4,900 junior doctors who have resigned and stopped working to protest government medical training reforms, causing health care chaos. The walkout, which started February 20, is over government plans to sharply increase the number of doctors, which it says is essential…
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“It’s inhumane”: Dr Tanya Haj-Hassan describes conditions Gaza doctors are working in
Dr Tanya Haj-Hassan, a paediatric intensive care doctor for Doctors Without Borders and a co-founder of the GazaMedicVoices social platform, reflects in an interview on the on-going struggle of doctors in Gaza who are working under dearth of basic medical supplies. “I refuse to let my imagination go to the places where reality has taken…
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Seven hospitals, 21 health centres out of service: What do we know about day 14
Church Attack The Greek Orthodox Saint Porphyrius Church, a shelter for several Palestinian families in Gaza, was struck by Israeli bombing on Thursday night. Muslims and Christians, together, were seeking refuge under its roof however, Israel military targeted the Church killing and injuring dozens. According to Gaza’s Hamas-run government media office, 18 Christian Palestinians were…
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KP govt limits Health Card benefits, shifts focus to fiscal sustainability
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) caretaker government, under the leadership of caretaker Chief Minister Muhammad Azam Khan, recently convened a significant cabinet meeting. During this gathering, attended by cabinet members, the chief secretary, additional chief secretary, and administrative secretaries, the pivotal topic of discussion was the Health Card scheme.
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‘Baby killer’ Lucy Letby will spend the rest of her life in prison
Lucy Letby, the newborn murdering serial killer, has been sentenced to life imprisonment on Monday by a Manchester court. The 33-year-old nurse was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six more while on duty in the children’s ward at the Countess of Chester Hospital in northwest England. Manchester Crown Court judge Justice…
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Google’s healthcare tech uses AI to predict heart disease with just an eye scan
Google’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy (a leading cause of blindness) has shown things in the retinal scans that “human beings didn’t know to look for”, according to CEO Sundar Pichai. The AI eye scans hold information with which Google can predict the five year risk of someone having a heart attack or…
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Future of communication: Scientists use AI to translate brain activity into words
Neuroscientists at the University of Texas in Austin have made a significant breakthrough by using artificial intelligence (AI) powered ChatGPT to translate brain activity into words. This discovery has the potential to greatly benefit patients suffering from conditions such as “locked-in” syndrome and stroke, which leave them unable to communicate effectively.
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Pakistan’s Population: A Brighter Future For All
Population Experts and Government officials gathered in Islamabad to discuss improving population health in Pakistan. Islamabad, Pakistan – May 24, 2023 – Today marks the beginning of a two-day learning event by DAFPAK, a leading organization dedicated to improving population health outcomes in Pakistan, focused on ensuring a brighter future for Pakistan, titled “Pakistan’s Population:…
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AIC warns of reputational damage to Pakistan’s investment appeal due to internet shutdown
The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC), an industry association of major internet and technology companies, has released a statement urging the Pakistani government to consider the serious consequences of their recent actions on the people and economy of the country. The AIC has called for the immediate restoration of internet access in Pakistan. Jeff Paine, the…
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WHO assures assistance in essential healthcare in flood- affected areas
World Health Organization’s (WHO) Country Representative Dr Palitha Gunarathna Mahipala on Saturday said that essential healthcare services will be provided in flood-affected areas. During a media briefing on the WHO’s role in relief efforts in flood-hit areas, he said that WHO was working on a plan to aid in establishing effective healthcare systems.The WHO country…