Doctors at major Melbourne public hospitals will strike on August 13 for three and a half hours amid an ongoing pay and conditions dispute with the Victorian government, marking the first protected industrial action in 20 years.
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) reports that dead patients are being booked for operations in Northern Territory public hospitals due to failures in the $335 million Acacia IT system. Doctors fear speaking out about the issues, and an inquiry is hampered by confidentiality concerns, prompting calls to retool Acacia as a patient administration system.
The Australian Medical Association reports that dead people are being booked for operations in Northern Territory public hospitals due to failures of the $335 million Acacia IT system. Doctors fear speaking up in a parliamentary inquiry, hindering the investigation into the system's issues.
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.
Hong Kong public hospitals will extend visiting hours at rehabilitation and palliative wards from five to nine hours daily by end of July, with Kowloon Central and New Territories West clusters launching this month. Paediatric wards will also allow round-the-clock visits by July, enabling up to two family members to visit at any time.
