Sri Lanka is experiencing a severe dengue outbreak with 76,044 infections and 53 deaths since January, approaching 2017 levels. Hospitals in areas like Negombo are overwhelmed by a rapid influx of patients, forcing them to add beds and increase staff hours.
Amber heat health alerts now cover almost all of England as temperatures reached 35C. The extended alerts, in place until Sunday evening, indicate significant impacts on health services and potential travel disruption. NHS England faces sustained pressure, and rail services advise passengers of expected disruptions.
Inspectors found eight bodies in "advanced deterioration" at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust due to delayed transfer to a freezer. The trust also faces scrutiny over identification wristband checks and faces an ongoing inquiry into maternity services.
China's National Health Commission plans to ensure all urban subdistricts have a community health center by 2030, improving infrastructure, digital services, and staff training to enhance service capacity and public trust.
US data analytics firm Palantir, valued at $375bn, faces growing criticism for its AI-driven software used by governments and corporations globally, including the NHS and US military. Concerns range from data privacy and potential misuse to its CEO's controversial statements and its role in geopolitical tensions.
The Saudi Ministry of Health has provided 1.9 million health services to Hajj pilgrims, including over 292,000 preventive services. The ministry emphasized the pilgrims' health as a top priority and confirmed no Hanta virus cases among them.
Saudi Arabia is leveraging advanced technology and integrated security plans to ensure the safety and well-being of Hajj pilgrims. Initiatives include AI for risk prediction, smart health solutions like digital twins and smart bracelets, and enhanced media communication strategies.
US companies boosted payrolls in April by the most in over a year, the latest evidence of stabilisation in the labour market. Private-sector payrolls rose 109,000 in April after a revised 61,000 advance in the prior month, according to ADP Research data out on Wednesday. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for a 120,000 increase. More than half of the hiring advance was due to health services and education. Trade, transport and utilities payrolls also increased....
