Severe high temperatures have triggered red weather alerts across multiple Italian regions, including Sardinia and Rome, straining public health systems and energy grids.

An investigative report highlights how Senegal has become a major transit hub for illicit drug trafficking, overwhelming local law enforcement and public health systems.

Internal auditors warn that reliance on one specialized medical device at Hospital México leaves thousands of patients at risk if the equipment suffers unexpected downtime or failure.

The New York Times is investigating changes within Louisiana's public health system, covering issues from whooping cough outbreaks to vaccine policies, and is soliciting public experiences.

The number of COVID-19 cases in the Czech Republic is still increasing, indicating an ongoing wave of infections and potential challenges for the public health system.

A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has identified severe shortages of staff and essential drugs within West Bengal's public health infrastructure.

President John Dramani Mahama has held high-level talks with top global health leaders, including the Executive Director of UNAIDS and the Executive Secretary of ALMA, at Jubilee House in Accra. Discussions focused on strengthening public health systems across Africa and advancing the continent's health sovereignty.

Greek Deputy Health Minister Marios Themistokleous addressed various issues concerning the public health system, including a fire at Sismanogleio Hospital, infrastructure interventions, and staffing of the National Health System.

Anđela Šabotić, founder of the Bosniak Democratic Movement, reacted strongly to a statement by PES MP Nađa Laković, who claimed 250 Montenegrin doctors left the public health system because they 'could no longer steal.' Šabotić condemned the statement as the 'pinnacle of political irresponsibility' and a complete lack of elementary upbringing and awareness.

Montenegro's Ministry of Health announced efforts to align its public health system with European standards, emphasizing this as a continuous commitment beyond EU accession.

The CC.OO. union attributes the rise in labor absenteeism to the poor functioning of the public health system, with Unai Sordo also opposing early elections in Spain.

Conventions aimed at allowing private family doctors to serve patients without a family doctor in the public health system, a key measure in Portugal's Health Emergency Plan, have not progressed.

Maharashtra's public health system is reportedly struggling with unpaid ASHA workers and stalled ambulances, raising concerns about its operational stability.

Medical costs in New Zealand are increasing faster than inflation, putting pressure on the public health system, with heart disease identified as a major driver for insurance claims.

A medical order is proposing a new commitment for general family medicine, aiming to prevent family doctors from leaving the public health system. The plan includes measures such as reducing bureaucracy and patient load to ensure "zero flight" of doctors.

A critical report questions the sustainability of covering staffing gaps in public health centers through doctor transfers, arguing that this practice destabilizes the overall public health system in Greece.

A large majority of doctors in Austria feel the independent medical profession is threatened and are personally burdened, with one in four considering leaving the public health insurance system, indicating a pessimistic outlook for the future.

An incident in Samos has brought the exhausting working conditions and chronic understaffing within Greece's National Health System (ESY) to the attention of the European Commission.

Clinical psychologists in Portugal report increased demand for mental health support post-pandemic. However, many individuals face significant barriers in accessing psychotherapy through the National Health Service (SNS).

The Croatian Association for the Promotion of Patients' Rights is demanding that medically justified waiting periods be immediately prescribed within the public health system, allowing patients to access private sector services at the insurer's expense if these periods are exceeded.

An article from the Jamaica Gleaner discusses the foundational elements and challenges within the country's public health system, referring to them as 'twin pillars'.

This frightening outbreak is not yet over, and serves as a reminder of why plans to manage infectious diseases exist The public health measures taken in response to this month’s meningitis outbreak…

Doctors gathered in the Trade Union of Doctors of Medicine and Dentistry of Tuzla Canton protested today, warning about what they described as...

Sweeping changes will occur for nurses in the public health system, especially for those in the NSS of our country, with the fundraising bill that is expected to be submitted within the...

(ANSA) - BUENOS AIRES, 04 MAR - Italy and Argentina have signed a memorandum of understanding on health with the aim of deepening the convergence between the two universal public health systems. This was reported in a note specifying that the agreement was signed on the sidelines of an institutional mission by the Italian National Institute of Health (ISS) to Buenos Aires as part of the Italy-Argentina Action Plan 2025-2030. The delegation, led by its president, Prof. Rocco Bellantone, and ac...

At the heart of Tamil Nadu’s successes in healthcare lies a dedicated public health system — a wide, well-distributed network of primary health centres.

The Greek Minister of Health, Adonis Georgiadis, announced a freeze in cooperation between private insurance companies and the National Health System (ESY) in the health insurance sector.

Portugal's medically assisted procreation services attracted patients from 99 countries in 2023, with a significant portion coming from France and Angola. Concerns have been raised about social inequity in treatments involving gamete donors, as only 31% of cycles occurred within the public health system.

China has officially adopted a new comprehensive law designed to strengthen and expand national healthcare security, marking a significant legislative step for the country's public health system.

A recent surge in criminal cases across Portugal has reignited public concern over national security, coinciding with severe operational challenges facing the public health system's emergency services.

Venezuela has experienced some of its lowest immunization rates in a decade, a situation exacerbated by the government's failure to provide necessary data for vaccinating children against preventable diseases. This has exposed a significant void in the country's public health system.

Across Austria, 97 percent of general practitioner positions within the public health system are currently filled, indicating a high level of staffing in the country's healthcare sector.

The articles draw a comparison between the ongoing struggle for public healthcare and Argentine Peronism. This analogy highlights the populist and often contentious nature of efforts to reform or defend public health systems.

Cuban doctors are reportedly denouncing the public health system for deliberately inflating data, while also highlighting severe issues such as lack of resources, low salaries, and poor working conditions, leading many to leave the profession.

Unemployed individuals in Romania who do not earn income subject to social health insurance contributions can access the public health system. This involves submitting a unique declaration and paying the amount stipulated by the Fiscal Code, detailing the costs and services received.

A proposal aimed at increasing access to costly prenatal testing through the public health system has been submitted to the Department of Health for consideration. No agreement has been reached yet on its implementation.

Greek health officials report that free afternoon surgeries have significantly reduced long waiting lists for patients in the public health system, which had previously extended up to four years for some procedures due to the pandemic's impact.

An agreement is expected to relieve both the public health system and thousands of private college nursing graduates in Greece by providing legislative recognition for their studies.

Thousands of people took to the streets of Madrid to protest the privatization of public healthcare. Demonstrators voiced their concerns and demanded stronger support for the public health system.

A Greek article argues that the public health system cannot function under 'medieval labor conditions,' criticizing the employment relationships of paramedical and administrative staff as a 'real labor medievalism' that must end.

A global report has issued a warning that Kenya is inadequately prepared to handle another pandemic, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in its public health system.

A historical analysis explores how various outbreaks, from medieval plague ships to hantavirus, occurring at sea have significantly influenced the development of the international public health system.

A report highlights that the majority of Kenyans who depend on the public health system are exposed to significant risks due to outstanding healthcare debts.

An online seminar will be held on May 8 in the Médio Tejo region, bringing together health, civil protection, and local authorities to discuss the public health system's response to extreme weather, including a local predictive model and a coordinated response plan.

Researchers are advocating for a tax on utility vehicles (utes), arguing that these vehicles contribute significantly to social harm through air pollution and higher fatality rates in accidents, thereby burdening the public health system.

At least 46 patients have remained on stretchers in the corridors of emergency departments in Patras hospitals for over two days, highlighting the dire state of the public health system.

A video posted by Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis features an American comparing the US healthcare system with Greece's public health system (ESY). The video aims to dispel myths and unfair perceptions about the Greek system.

Since the euthanasia law was approved in Spain in 2021, fewer than half of the requests have been accepted, with 1,123 people receiving the procedure, 96.7% within the public health system.

Doctors in the public health system are going on a panhellenic strike tomorrow, March 18, following a decision by the Federation of Associations of Hospital Doctors of Greece (OENGE).

The outflow of doctors of medicine and dentistry to the private sector or public health institutions in other parts of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is currently creating a burden on the public health system of Tuzla Canton.

The return of medical teams is the result of extensive efforts led by the Health Ministry's HR and operations control centers to locate, coordinate, and bring back public health system personnel.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, at the Maximos Mansion to discuss Greece's cooperation with the WHO and public health system reforms.

Women in Portugal have launched a petition to unblock access to breast ultrasounds through the public health system (SNS), citing long waiting times and increased costs after the government updated pricing tables.

Jagan Mohan Reddy has alleged a breakdown in the public health system within Andhra Pradesh, raising concerns about healthcare services in the state.

As Botswana’s president here is my plan to renew this country’s beleaguered health system – and my vision for a stronger Africa Shortages of medicine in Botswana forced me to declare a public health emergency last year. Patients went without treatment – not because health workers failed them, but because the system did. For a nation committed to universal healthcare, free at the point of use, it was a moment of hard truth. Even outwardly strong public health systems can be fragile. As donor a...

Deputy Health Minister Mario Themistokleous publicly responded to opposition figure Pavlos Polakis, affirming his right to criticize Greece's public health system while accusing him of distorting facts regarding its current state.

Senior health officials across Africa commended Ethiopia's recent healthcare advancements while advocating for enhanced continental collaboration to strengthen public health systems.

An analysis indicates that recent fiscal measures have significantly improved the funding of the Romanian public health system.

Hungary is set to introduce a new public database that will provide statistically adjusted data on key hospital infection indicators, aiming to address the country's weakened public health system.

The Portuguese President has promulgated a law to provide incentives for doctors working in the National Health Service (SNS). This measure aims to support and retain medical professionals within the public health system.

An Australian surgeon, Gert Frahm-Jensen, is pledging his fees from New Zealand patients towards new research into vascular compressions, treating patients whom New Zealand's public health system does not address in the same manner.

In Lisbon, Brazil's Health Minister Alexandre Padilha announced that the public health system (SUS) attended to 775,000 foreigners in 2025, including 81,000 Portuguese citizens, emphasizing that services for foreigners are completely free and expressing confidence in Lula's re-election.

The Brazilian consulate has announced that an agreement between Brazil and Portugal allows citizens of both countries to use each other's public health systems without cost while traveling, and provides information on how to obtain the necessary document.

The Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center in Greece recently acquired a new, state-of-the-art ambulance equipped with ECMO technology. This unique vehicle can also serve the public health system.

The Greek Ministry of Health has announced the recruitment of 441 permanent doctors for Primary Healthcare Services. This initiative aims to strengthen the country's public health system.

Nicosia General Hospital has installed the Cori surgical system, enabling orthopaedic patients in Cyprus to access robot-assisted joint replacement surgery through the public health system. This marks a significant upgrade in medical technology for the hospital.

Poliklinika Medikol issued a statement refuting claims made by Croatian MP Ivana Kekin of the Možemo! party, asserting that private healthcare providers are partners, not the cause of public health system issues.

The CGTP, a major Portuguese trade union, has denounced the government's "disastrous policy" regarding women's health and the public health system, warning of its "dismantlement" ahead of Women's Health Day.

Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis ordered an investigation and requested the removal of an anesthesiologist from the public health system after receiving a video showing the doctor allegedly soliciting a bribe from a patient. The video reportedly depicted the doctor asking for €100-150.

Nathalie Hilmo, diagnosed with ADHD by a private psychiatrist, faced difficulties securing follow-up care within Norway's public health system.

Senior doctors have reached a settlement on their pay claim after 19 months of dispute, a move welcomed by a union boss who also highlighted ongoing challenges in the public health system.

The Metaxa Hospital's Thoracic Surgery Clinic has performed the first robotic oncological lung surgery within the Greek public health system, marking a historic moment for public health.

An opinion piece discusses the necessity of addressing Brazil's public health system (SUS) during the electoral campaign. It emphasizes the vital role of healthcare professionals like Dr. Jessica in communities such as Nova Olinda.

Piraeus Bank is supporting public health in Greece by making targeted donations of equipment to Laiko Hospital and the National Centre for Emergency Care (EKAV), recognizing public health as a foundation of social cohesion.

An article discusses the state and challenges of the public health system, likely focusing on its current status and potential improvements.

Many Romanians opt for private clinics because they are unaware of the free or partially subsidized medical services available in the public health system, according to a recent study.

On Wednesday, March 18, doctors of the public health system are proceeding with a 24-hour nationwide strike by decision of the Federation of Hospital Doctors' Associations of Greece.

The Westpac report found the public health system was under growing presssure, with an ageing population and wider social challenges pushing demand ever further beyond capacity.

Complaints of lapses in the famed public health system of Kerala hog the headlines as the State braces for Assembly polls. C. Maya finds out what is ailing the health sector of the State

Confusion at the federal level within the CDC and significant funding cuts are severely impacting local health departments across the United States, leading to a crisis in public health infrastructure.

Doctors in Greece are increasingly leaving state hospitals for private practice due to better pay, creating a drain on the public health system.

The European Commission reports a general increase in cancer rates across EU member states, with a 2.3 percent rise in 2022 compared to 2020, highlighting inequalities in public health systems.