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Parliamentary leader Vasyl Kostiuk was admitted to a hospital in late August for a middle ear infection and has publicly dismissed circulating rumors alleging drug overdose or mercury poisoning.
A British medical center has successfully completed the nation’s first brain tumor removal procedure utilizing artificial intelligence to assist surgeons. The milestone marks a significant advancement in neurosurgical technology and precision medicine.
Hospitals in the UK, built for a cooler climate, are facing 'horrific' conditions during a heatwave, with staff dealing with patients too sweaty for IV drips, degrading medication, and colleagues collapsing on the job.
A heatwave continues to cause significant challenges for manual workers in Hong Kong, with the city's heat-stress warning system now under scrutiny. Extreme temperatures are also leading to 'inhumane' conditions for nurses in UK hospitals, as authorities explore measures to protect those most affected.
A heartwarming story emerged of Dr. Zee, a Nigerian doctor based in the UK, reuniting with her former biology teacher, who is now a co-worker nurse at a UK hospital.
The AIIMS Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) has appealed to the President of India for intervention regarding a crackdown at Jantar Mantar and the hospitalization of activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Blue Owl has reportedly acquired a portfolio of hospitals in the United Kingdom for £1.3 billion, marking a significant investment in the healthcare real estate sector.
Fresh data showing nearly a quarter of hospitality businesses are losing money has reignited calls for a VAT cut to 10% for pubs and eateries, though critics question the cost to UK taxpayers.
A 13-year investigation report has revealed that over 150 babies died due to neglect at a Nottingham hospital in the UK, citing a toxic culture and staff shortages in its maternity wards.
The British Medical Association has announced further strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay, leading to 'unavoidable' cancellations at hospitals.
A hospital worker in Bristol was sentenced to prison for an eight-month illegal relationship with a psychiatric patient, with whom she became pregnant.
Hospital admissions from spider bites in England have doubled over the last decade, attributed to what is being called the 'most dangerous spider' in Britain.
Two-thirds of UK hospitality businesses plan to cut jobs and one in seven anticipate closures, citing 'billions of pounds in additional costs' from new business rates and the increase in the minimum wage to £12.71 an hour.
Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) faces the challenge of finding alternative placements for vulnerable patients after the NHS ordered their removal from St Andrew’s Healthcare in Northampton, UK.
The Gevher Nesibe Hospital, regarded as the first medical school in Anatolia, has stood for more than eight centuries, offering a rare glimpse into the history of medicine. Built...
Experts warn of an 'impending car crash' for UK hospitals and care homes as a significant drop in overseas workers, particularly in care roles, impacts the sector.
Members of the UK hospitality industry are urging the government to convert the temporary VAT reduction scheme into a permanent measure rather than treating it as a short-term fix.
Trade bodies report a significant uptick in confidence among pubs, bars, and hotels after recent government action on business rates, though industry leaders continue to demand further tax relief measures.
New data reveals that heatwaves have caused temperatures in hospital wards across England to exceed safe limits, leading to cancelled surgeries and concerns about patient safety.
Nurses are reportedly suffering seizures due to extreme heatwaves, with hospital temperatures exceeding 30C, leading the RCN chief executive to state that nursing staff are being 'failed'.
NHS scans and operations are being delayed as hospitals in the UK struggle to cope with the impact of a heatwave.
The CJP party, supported by activists like Sonam Wangchuk, led a protest march to the Indian Parliament in Delhi, demanding action on exam leaks. Delhi was under high alert with tightened security and barricades as thousands gathered for the demonstration.
A British nonprofit is helping hospital patients escape the stress and boredom of ward life by providing access to movie theaters where they can watch the latest blockbusters.
An inspection of mortuaries at the Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust revealed 10 shortfalls, including bodies found in an advanced state of deterioration. The Human Tissue Authority conducted the inspection at the under-fire trust.
A former hospital worker in London is alleged to have attempted to sell the medical records of Princess Kate. Reports indicate the individual tried to profit from confidential patient information.
Select Group has announced the expansion of its UK hospitality platform through the addition of three new golf resorts.
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has issued its third profit warning this year, with Chairman Tim Martin stating the company might miss expectations as the UK hospitality sector struggles with increasing bills.
UK hospitality businesses are struggling under the weight of rising business rates, wages, and energy bills, with firms reporting they can no longer increase prices for customers.
A survey reveals that one in five UK hospitality businesses, including pubs, restaurants, and hotels, fear collapse within the next year due to mounting pressures from surging costs, rising rates, and higher wage bills.
Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has said that redeployment of gynaecologists and anaesthetists from community health centres in rural areas with lesser deliveries to taluk hospitals was done in an…
Tension escalated outside a taluk hospital in Sindhanur following the death of an 80-year-old woman.
King's College Hospital NHS trust reportedly tells staff to use "Xey/Xem" pronouns and apologize for mistakes, according to training documents revealed.
Police registered a case against two officials at Savanur Taluk Hospital after allegations surfaced that patients were compelled to manually clear an overflowing sewage pit on the premises.
A six-year-old British-Palestinian girl has died in a UK hospital days after her family drowned in a seaside tragedy. Meanwhile, at least 13 Tunisians are missing after a migrant boat sank off the coast of Tunisia.
Kenyan nurses working in UK hospitals are reportedly enduring racism, with some British patients refusing care from black and minority staff.
A patient at a UK hospital experienced severe complications after a surgeon mistakenly connected their intestine to their stomach, leading to the surgeon's permanent removal from medical registers.
Medical colleges have condemned the NHS's decision to scrap a longstanding scheme that allowed up to 500 foreign-trained doctors annually to boost their skills in UK hospitals.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly moved to a hospital after his health deteriorated during a weeks-long hunger strike, but his wife confirmed he is continuing his protest demanding the education minister's resignation over alleged exam leaks.
A patient is undergoing tests for a possible Ebola infection at a UK hospital, leading to an alert. Tests are being carried out to ascertain whether the patient has contracted the disease.
Hospitals are canceling up to 4,000 surgeries due to a lack of adequate air conditioning, as record June temperatures pose significant risks to patients and operations.
The hospitality industry is anticipated to devise 'enterprising' schemes to exploit a new tax break on meals for under-18s, with one venue already offering a £25 'kids' menu.
A new test for womb cancer is currently being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Norfolk, UK. Patients involved in the trial have expressed positive feedback, highlighting its potential impact on women's health.
Exclusive figures reveal that advanced practitioner nurses are being deployed to fill doctor rota gaps across the NHS in the UK, leading to safety fears over the use of "substitute doctors" amidst a widespread shortage of medics.
UK pubs and restaurants are grappling with a 'perma-crisis' following an energy shock, compounded by increases in business rates and wages.
A patient who intervened to prevent a bomb attack at a hospital in Leeds, UK, in January 2023, has shared his story for the first time, describing how he embraced the man on the verge of detonation.
Dr. Vandana Das, a house surgeon, was fatally attacked at Kottarakara Taluk Hospital on May 10, 2023. Sandeep was found guilty of culpable homicide and obstructing government officials after a trial with over 70 witnesses
patients from Edamalakkudy can now schedule online appointments at the Adimaly Taluk Hospital, the District Hospital, or the Medical College Hospital
In Greenland, as in Denmark, access to healthcare is free. There are five regional hospitals across the vast Arctic island, and Nuuk Hospital serves patients from across the territory.