Two resident doctors in Algeria died after long shifts, sparking renewed protests over chronic overwork, understaffing, and poor hospital conditions. The deaths reignite a dispute between medical professionals and authorities, highlighting systemic issues and doctor emigration.
Disciplinary cases involving intern and resident doctors in Hong Kong's public hospitals have surged by nearly three times in four years, from 12 in 2022-23 to 35 in 2025-26. Lawmakers are urging for enhanced protections for professional standards, as dismissals and warnings have been issued.
Consultant doctors in England have voted to strike over the next 12 months in pursuit of higher pay and a shorter working week, raising fears of further NHS disruption. The BMA reported 76% of voting consultants favored industrial action, though turnout was just over 51%. Health Secretary James Murray criticized the decision, citing high current earnings.
Resident doctors in England have voted to accept a new government pay and jobs deal, ending strike action that cost the NHS £1bn. The deal includes a 6.6% average pay uplift by April 2027 and 4,500 extra training places.
England's resident doctors accept government's pay and jobs offer, ending 3-year strikes; 53% of BMA members vote in favor, securing pay rises, extra training places, and expense coverage.
Resident doctors in England have suspended a planned four-day strike after the government presented a new offer. The British Medical Association (BMA) will put the offer, which includes standard 2016 contract terms and a 6.6% pay uplift, to its members for a vote.
England's 75,000 resident doctors will strike for 96 hours from June 15-19, seeking a pay increase to offset a 26% real-terms loss since 2008-09 and more training places, amidst a long-running dispute with the NHS and new Health Secretary James Murray, who deems their demands 'unrealistic' and 'unsustainable'.
