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.
Deadly clashes between security forces and protesters demanding basic services have erupted in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK), with dozens reportedly killed. Protesters, fearing arrest, are treating gunshot wounds in makeshift clinics as authorities and the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) trade accusations.
Deadly clashes between security forces and demonstrators in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK) have reportedly killed dozens. Protesters, led by JAAC, demand basic services and fear arrest, leading them to treat gunshot wounds in makeshift clinics rather than hospitals.
South Australia's nurses' union has reported Royal Adelaide Hospital to SafeWork SA, demanding an investigation into "corridor care" for patients awaiting beds, citing safety concerns. The state government defends the practice as per a coronial recommendation, while the opposition calls for its end following a patient's death in a corridor.
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.
At least 19 Palestinians, including a girl, were killed in Israeli operations across the Gaza Strip on August 2, according to Al Jazeera and local medical sources. Casualties were reported in Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, Khan Yunis, and Jabalya.
Congo's latest Ebola outbreak has recorded 2,473 cases and 999 deaths, with 737 patients isolated. This Bundibugyo virus strain lacks approved vaccines/treatments and is spreading rapidly through unknown transmission chains, particularly in Ituri province.
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.
The Delhi High Court ordered the immediate transfer of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. This decision comes as Wangchuk continues a prolonged hunger strike, now on its 24th day, protesting the NEET paper leak and demanding the Education Minister's resignation.
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.
Dr. Liu-Ming Schmidt, a surgeon in southern NSW, has been banned from practicing for six months after the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal found her guilty of professional misconduct, including operating on the wrong end of a patient's bowel contributing to their death and failing to identify cancer during a colonoscopy.
UK-based healthcare billing software maker Craneware announced a cyberattack resulted in the theft of a "significant volume" of customer, employee, and partner data. The breach affects a company whose software is widely used in the U.S. healthcare sector, and its investigation is ongoing.
Australia's housing policy has a rich history of public investment, initiated by various governments over nearly 30 years, to address housing affordability and social needs. Despite challenges and resistance, these interventions significantly boosted home ownership and eased rental pressures, influencing current tax reforms.
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake in central Peru's Junín region killed at least five people and injured ten. The quake, centered near Chupaca, damaged hospitals and historic sites, causing power cuts, with officials continuing to assess the full extent of the damage.
An expert warns the UK has become a 'wild west' for experimental peptides and steroids, with easy online access and lack of regulation leading to serious health risks and potential fatalities. Fitness influencers are reportedly selling these substances via platforms like Telegram.
Nine women died in Rajasthan government hospitals in Bhilwara and Banswara between July 5-10, bringing the total to 18 in five districts since May. Medical teams are investigating, with preliminary findings pointing to factors like low hemoglobin, pre-existing conditions, cardiac arrest, and lung problems. Families cite negligence and lack of accountability.
Bangladesh faces a devastating measles outbreak, with nearly 750 deaths reported since March, primarily among children. Progress in vaccination has reversed due to alleged vaccine order delays by an interim government, compounded by COVID-19 impacts and lack of campaigns. The health system is overwhelmed, leading to tragic outcomes like the deaths of infants Arafat and Maliha.
The UK is experiencing its third heatwave of 2026, with temperatures forecast to reach 36C. Health authorities have issued Amber Heat-Health Alerts for much of England, warning of increased strain on hospitals and vulnerable communities due to prolonged extreme heat.
Bangladesh faces a devastating measles outbreak, with nearly 750 deaths reported since March, primarily among children. Progress in eliminating the disease has reversed due to alleged vaccine order delays, compounded by COVID-19 impacts and reduced vaccination campaigns. The overwhelmed health system struggles to cope with over 120,000 suspected cases.
Italy's Calabria region continues to employ over 200 Cuban doctors to combat severe healthcare worker shortages, defying US pressure to end the program. Despite US criticism of the Cuban medical missions as a form of human trafficking and a revenue source for the socialist government, Calabria's governor insists the region depends on them. Cuban doctors report sending a portion of their salaries back to Cuba voluntarily, while patients express gratitude for their essential services.
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre was arrested in Thane for allegedly assaulting doctors and hospital staff at Shastri Nagar Hospital. The incident, which sparked protests from the medical fraternity, occurred after a newborn's family became agitated.
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.
A simulated cyberattack on US water utilities, orchestrated by Chinese military hackers (Volt Typhoon), highlights critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and the challenges faced by insurance companies in resource allocation during a national crisis.
