Child health experts and professional associations have strongly criticized the government’s proposed healthcare cost-stabilization law, arguing it will financially burden families and lead to unequal medical care.

Pediatricians are offering advice on how to establish and maintain healthy sleep routines for children, emphasizing its importance for their development and well-being.

Extreme summer temperatures are forcing changes in children's camps in the South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic. Camp leaders are limiting strenuous activities, moving programs into the shade of forests, and allowing children to sleep outdoors due to the heat, with pediatricians and hygienists commending their responsible approach.

The German Association of Pediatricians has criticized what it calls 'grave parental failure' regarding children's excessive social media use. A spokesperson for the association attributes this to a lack of parental assertiveness and calls for political intervention.

According to pediatric recommendations, babies younger than six months should not be taken into the sea.

The Hlinsko city council is seeking to attract new pediatricians by offering grants for office renovations or equipment purchases, with the entire region reporting a shortage of doctors.

The Croatian city of Velika Gorica announced it will subsidize pediatricians working in its local health center with a monthly bonus of €1,200. This initiative aims to attract more pediatricians to the area.

Hiiumaa Hospital in Estonia has ceased providing planned maternity care as of July 1, now offering only emergency services due to a lack of pediatricians. The hospital board chair stated this issue reflects a broader healthcare workforce shortage in Estonia.

Director Daniele Rugo's film, 'Life Support,' offers a harrowing portrayal of life in Gaza by weaving together the testimonies of medical professionals, including surgeons and pediatricians.

Pediatricians and teachers in Spain are speaking out against the excessive use of screens, particularly laptops, in schools, arguing that it 'dehumanizes the classroom' and questioning if promoting their use was a mistake.

Pediatricians are finding new ways to share vaccine information with patients following updated CDC recommendations, with some actively steering patients away from the CDC website due to Trump administration efforts to stop recommending certain childhood vaccines.

Child psychiatrist Zuzana Matzová highlights how parents' excessive social media use can lead to them being disconnected from their babies, potentially impacting their relationship, a concern raised by pediatricians.

Pediatricians are requesting more training to adequately address gender diversity issues encountered in their consultations, noting that most young people who start hormonal treatment continue it into adulthood.

Spanish pediatricians recommend suspending classes if there is excessive heat in classrooms, warning that it is not just a matter of comfort but a public health problem for children.

Health and specialist doctors, psychotherapists, and pediatricians in Hessen are warning against proposed savings plans for statutory health insurance, fearing it will endanger citizens' health.

The city of Bjelovar and its county in Croatia are offering 20,000 euros to new pediatricians to address a serious shortage of doctors in the local hospital.

Mayor Hrebak of Bjelovar is seeking an urgent meeting with the county prefect due to an insufficient number of pediatricians in the city.

Czech pediatrician Cyril Matějka discusses public vaccine hesitancy, likening it to driving school, and explains his new book designed to help pediatricians manage patient care more efficiently.

Slovak doctors have proposed new professional guidelines for pediatricians, providing fundamental information on how to diagnose and treat children with suspected allergies to prevent the condition from progressing to asthma.

Pediatricians are issuing warnings about the dangers of electric scooters for children, citing their inability to assess risk. Public sentiment also reflects concerns over the safety of these scooters, describing them as a "game of death" on major avenues.

Pediatricians and parents are advocating for early intervention and prevention in children's mental health, highlighting its equal importance to physical health amidst a rise in mental challenges.

A forum in Niš highlighted that Serbia currently has 2,100 fewer medical specialists than in 2012, including a critical shortage of 500 pediatricians.

The head of the Icelandic Association of Pediatricians warns that a new regulation preventing many from having their specialist education recognized by Icelandic authorities could lead to a shortage of pediatricians in the country. The association urges the Minister of Health to review the regulation.

Pediatricians share that they occasionally permit their own children to eat "unhealthy" foods, offering a realistic perspective on childhood nutrition and parental choices.

The Croatian Pediatric Society has issued a warning that 50,000 children in Croatia, particularly in Međimurje, do not have access to a pediatrician and is calling for urgent incentive measures to attract more medical staff.

Primary care pediatricians in Greece will soon begin screening all children for signs of autism, anxiety, and depression, following an upcoming joint ministerial decision.

In the United States, an increasing number of parents are refusing vaccinations for their children, leading to exhaustion among pediatricians who struggle to balance scientific recommendations with parental concerns.

Practitioners nationwide are striving to do what’s best for children’s health, while staying supportive in the face of mistrust and confusion.

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Pediatricians recommend gradual routine changes and consistent bedtime strategies to help students transition smoothly into the academic year.

As e-scooters become more prevalent across Canada, pediatricians are issuing warnings to parents and children about the increasing number of severe and potentially deadly injuries associated with their use.

Over 240 general practitioners' and pediatricians' offices in the Czech Republic are now operating under a "team practice" model, where multiple doctors share a workplace, aiming to reduce patient waiting times.

One of Croatia's most distinguished pediatricians has passed away, marking a significant loss for the medical community. His contributions to pediatric medicine were widely recognized.

Starting September 1, Balvi Hospital in Latvia will no longer provide maternity services, and the number of pediatricians will also be reduced, according to the board member of Balvi and Gulbene Hospital Association.

Debaters argue that the theory of shaken baby syndrome has traumatized hundreds of families in Sweden since its introduction in the early 2000s, with pediatricians and specialists continuing to adhere to it despite weak evidence.

The Czech town of Tachov is actively seeking to attract doctors, including pediatricians, dentists, and general practitioners, by offering assistance to help them open practices.

New alarming data reveals that more than 800 settlements in Hungary do not have a resident pediatrician, with the number of unfilled general practitioner positions steadily increasing since 2010, some remaining vacant for two decades.

Only two pediatricians are available to care for nearly 15,000 school-aged children in Pančevo, Serbia, highlighting a long-standing issue of neglected staffing policy.

Pediatricians and teachers are raising concerns about the excessive use of laptops and screens in high schools, arguing that it 'dehumanizes the classroom' and contributes to a 'screen overdose' among adolescents.

A salmonella outbreak has affected 90 students and teachers at a school in Madrid. Health authorities have instructed local pediatricians to test children attending consultations.

Swiss pediatricians are now recommended to use new growth curves based on local data, aiming to provide a more accurate assessment of children's height and weight.

A group of pediatricians from the Podgorica Health Center in Montenegro stated that management ignores their demands for dialogue and has further burdened them with the introduction of night shifts, despite warnings about potential impacts on primary care quality.

Croatia is experiencing a shortage of one hundred pediatricians, leaving approximately 50,000 children without a permanent doctor, with the system relying on retirees and facing funding issues, particularly in Šibenik-Knin County.

Pediatricians and psychologists are warning about a growing trend of children who require a mobile screen to perform basic activities like eating or using the bathroom, raising concerns about potential links to obesity.

The Podgorica Health Center in Montenegro has responded to a letter from pediatricians, acknowledging a problem that has persisted for decades and cannot be easily resolved.

A leading group of pediatricians has issued new guidance urging schools to protect and prioritize recess time, citing years of shrinking recess periods and a decline in children's health.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has proposed new guidelines for parents regarding children's screen time, moving away from strict time limits to a more nuanced approach.

The Czech town of Podbořany has opened a counseling center for parents of infants to alleviate the burden on overloaded pediatricians. This initiative comes as 105,000 children in the Czech Republic lack a pediatrician, with the problem being particularly acute in border regions.

The Czech city of Svitavy is offering a million-koruna financial incentive to attract new general practitioners, pediatricians, and dentists, with the first doctor already utilizing the offer to open a practice.

The Czech village of Břehy plans to spend 18 million CZK to convert a former pub into a medical clinic to alleviate the persistent shortage of dentists, general practitioners, and pediatricians in the region.

Child development experts and advocates are expressing alarm over a new trend of AI-generated YouTube videos targeting toddlers and preschoolers, warning of potential harm to early childhood development and urging Google to address the issue.

Pediatricians are raising concerns that some Slovenian parents are reportedly traveling to Austria to obtain fake mandatory vaccination certificates for their children, a practice allegedly ongoing since 2021.

The health center in Pljevlja, Montenegro, reportedly has a shortage of pediatricians, with only three currently employed despite the systematization calling for six, though the director notes the plan was made when there were more children.

The Novi Sad Health Center received 150 computers funded by the city budget, but faces a shortage of pediatricians, as noted during a visit by Mayor Žarko Mićin.

The Novi Sad Health Center in Serbia is experiencing a significant shortage of pediatricians, with no candidates applying for ten recently advertised positions.

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Belgrade Movement for Free Citizens (PSG) councilor Jelena Baštrica assessed that there are not enough pediatricians in the health centers in the capital city, and that

Medical Groups Sue FTC Over Probe Into Gender Dysphoria Treatments Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Two medical groups on Feb. 17 sued the federal government over its probe into the organizations’ recommendations for children with gender dysphoria, or the belief that they are a different gender. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in Washington on Aug. 6, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Endocrine Society said in separate lawsuits filed in federal court in the District of Columbia that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is unconstitutionally targeting the groups over their speech. “Using the threat of investigation or prosecution against an organization in order to silence speech the government does not like is retaliation, prohibited by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution,” the American Academy of Pediatrics, which says it represents 67,000 pediatricians, said in its lawsuit. “Moreover, issuing an overbroad subpoena as a tool to compel disclosures in such a retaliatory action violates the Fourth Amendment.” The academy said in a 2018 statement, reaffirmed in 2023, that pediatricians could give drugs such as puberty blockers to children who identify as a gender different from their birth sex. FTC officials in a civil demand in January requested details on how the academy came up with the position, as well as each type of pediatric gender dysphoria treatment the academy had advertised or promoted, and whether there were any financial relationships between the organization and companies or doctors that treat gender dysphoria. Officials demanded similar information from the Endocrine Society, a nonprofit that promotes hormone science research and says it has 18,000 members. The society in 2017 said that people who have gender dysphoria or gender incongruence need “a safe and effective hormone regimen that will (1) suppress endogenous sex hormone secretion determined by the person’s genetic/gonadal sex and (2) maintain sex hormone levels within the normal range for the person’s affirmed gender.” FTC officials said in the demand letters that they are investigating whether false or unsubstantiated representations were made concerning the marketing and advertising of treatments for pediatric gender dysphoria. Federal law prohibits people from engaging in deceptive practices affecting commerce and disseminating false advertisements. The probe targets the Endocrine Society over speech that “reflects pure scientific opinion,” the society said in its legal challenge. If allowed to proceed, the investigation would “endanger the ability of organizations to share information and opinion on any issue, be that vaccine safety and efficacy, environmental health risks, emerging infectious diseases, or gender dysphoria,” it added later. The groups want judges to declare that the civil demands violated the First Amendment. Judges should immediately and permanently bar FTC officials from taking action against the groups over their treatment guidelines and any other statements concerning “gender affirming care,” the groups also said. The Epoch Times reached out to the FTC for comment but did not receive a response by the time of publication. Tyler Durden Thu, 02/19/2026 - 17:00

Parents in Montenegro are reporting that a software issue is impeding kindergarten enrollment, potentially mislabeling children's vaccination status, despite the Ministry's assurance that pediatricians determine eligibility.

Canadian pediatricians have documented an "exponential rise" in severe injuries and deaths among children and teenagers due to e-scooter accidents. This alarming trend highlights growing safety concerns surrounding e-scooter use by minors.

German pediatricians and youth doctors are issuing a stark warning about a potential 'big bang' in nursing care, signaling an impending crisis in the healthcare sector.

Pediatricians have provided clear guidance on the safe age for babies to enter the sea for the first time, addressing a common concern for parents.

Pediatricians and health officials are navigating the Trump administration's disruption of long-standing vaccine advice, with some steering patients to alternative authoritative websites instead of the CDC.

A 7-month-old infant died on July 21 while being urgently transported to 'Omer Nishani' Regional Hospital in Gjirokastër. Police sources indicate that criminal proceedings have been initiated against two doctors following the incident.

The city of Bjelovar has unanimously adopted a program to offer up to 7000 euros in annual financial support to attract new pediatricians.

Pediatricians are warning that infants are particularly susceptible to high outdoor temperatures because they cannot regulate their body temperature as effectively as adults, with some children already admitted to hospitals on the brink of heat-related illness.

The Srbija centar (SRCE) Pančevo city committee has highlighted a critical issue in the local healthcare system, stating that only two pediatricians are available to care for nearly 15,000 school children aged 7 to 18 in the city.

Pediatric groups are recommending that children avoid social media without adult supervision, citing concerns about inappropriate content and potential harm. Experts express alarm over the types of content children are exposed to, including Nazi role-playing and stripping for money.

Pediatricians advise against giving cow's milk to infants in their first year of life, despite it being a common food for older children, prompting many parents to question the reasoning.

Montenegro's Constitutional Court is set to decide on an initiative challenging a decision that mandates pediatricians to work night shifts, with petitioners arguing it imposes unconsented overtime and leaves children without daytime doctors.

Italy is implementing 'community houses' (case di comunità), new multi-functional healthcare centers funded by the PNRR, designed to reduce pressure on hospitals by providing services from family doctors, pediatricians, specialists, and nurses.

The Podgorica Health Center in Montenegro plans to introduce night shifts for pediatricians and implement triage ultrasounds performed by trained family doctors to relieve radiologists and speed up patient processing.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new guidelines regarding children's screen time, emphasizing that the duration of viewing is not the most crucial factor, but rather other considerations.

Pediatricians at the Capital City Health Center in Podgorica have stated they have been enduring months of immense pressure, citing overwhelming workloads from regular duties, weekend shifts, emergency vaccinations, and baby hip ultrasounds, especially during virus seasons.

Pediatrician groups are strongly advocating for the preservation and expansion of recess time for children, highlighting its crucial role and 'very powerful benefits' for their development. They argue that recess is not wasted time but an essential component of a child's day.

The Serbian Freedom and Justice Party (SSP) has criticized the introduction of a third shift in health centers in Belgrade's Palilula, pointing out that there are not enough pediatricians even for the first shift. This highlights ongoing issues with healthcare staffing in the region.

Slovenian pediatricians have launched a new website to provide parents with verified information on children's illnesses, aiming to offer reliable answers amidst concerns about the trustworthiness of AI-generated health advice.

The polyclinic in Vodňany, Czech Republic, has officially opened a newly renovated children's and adolescent clinic. Strakonice Hospital will now operate the ambulance, aiming to prevent a looming shortage of pediatricians in the city.

A new children's ambulance (pediatric clinic) has opened in Frýdlant, Czech Republic, aiming to address the shortage of pediatricians in the region.

Pediatricians have raised concerns about parents forging vaccination certificates, highlighting a growing problem. This practice undermines public health efforts and vaccine mandates.

A new study indicates that babies as young as eight months old can exhibit signs of deception, which pediatricians consider a normal and positive aspect of cognitive development.

The Montenegrin government has approved an initiative for pediatricians from the Podgorica Health Center to provide night-time health services at the Institute for Children's Diseases.

The Party of Freedom and Justice (SSP) in Novi Sad has criticized the Serbian healthcare system, stating that the lack of pediatricians in the city exposes its systemic failures.

Residents of Titel and its surrounding areas in Serbia are facing long journeys to access pediatric care, as the municipality, which once had its own maternity ward, now lacks a pediatrician, prompting complaints from parents.

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Parents in Novi Sad are increasingly concerned about the lack of pediatricians at the local Health Center, where 23 pediatricians are needed and no doctors applied for 10 open positions, leaving children without chosen physicians.