Taiwanese legislator Chiu Hui-ju criticized the Labor Standards Act's rest period rule, stating it's ineffective for busy nurses who often skip meals and rely on bubble tea for energy. She urged the Ministry of Labor to increase inspections to ensure compliance and protect healthcare workers.
Experts advocate for school nurses in Germany, citing benefits in preventing health issues, supporting students with chronic conditions, and reducing healthcare costs. Despite successful pilot projects and international examples, widespread implementation is hindered by funding debates.
Victoria is launching the 'Thriving Kids' program to support children aged 8 and under with mild to moderate developmental delays or autism, shifting them from the NDIS. The state will add two extra child health nurse visits and review existing ones, investing $514 million alongside the Commonwealth's $360 million.
Two Sydney nurses, Ahmed Rashad Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh, were fired and charged after an online chat with Israeli content creator Max Veifer. Their defense argues the video evidence was unlawfully obtained, potentially jeopardizing the prosecution's case.
Nurses and midwives at Lyell McEwin Hospital in South Australia have begun a 24-hour strike over pay negotiations with the state government. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation is seeking a 21% pay increase over three years, citing a need for nationally competitive conditions to retain staff.
Tasmania's Health Minister Bridget Archer will overturn a directive banning nurses at Royal Hobart Hospital from wearing colourful scrubs, citing staff morale and patient interaction.
Tasmania's Health Minister Bridget Archer will overturn a directive banning nurses at Royal Hobart Hospital from wearing colorful, 'fun' scrubs. The ban, aimed at maintaining professionalism and patient identification, was questioned by an independent MP over its impact on staff morale.
Tasmania's Health Minister Bridget Archer will overturn a directive banning nurses at Royal Hobart Hospital from wearing colourful, 'fun' scrubs. The ban, aimed at maintaining professionalism and aiding patient identification, was questioned by an MP and criticized by the nursing union.
The National Hospital Organization disciplined two male nurses at the Yamato Mental Health Center in Nara Prefecture for patient abuse. A 40s nurse was suspended for 2.5 months for wiping the floor with a patient's clothes and dragging a patient. A 50s nurse was suspended for 5 days for force-feeding a patient. The abuse was reported by another staff member in April 2025.
Five Ebola patients have recovered and been discharged from hospital in DR Congo, with health officials celebrating the milestone. The current outbreak has claimed nearly 250 lives, but authorities emphasize that recovery is possible and urge people to seek medical help.
An Israeli content creator, Max Veifer, recorded an online chat with two Sydney nurses, Ahmad Rashad Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh, who allegedly threatened Israeli patients. The nurses deny charges of using a carriage service to menace, harass, or offend. The legality of the recording is being debated in court.
Four nurses infected with the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo have recovered and been discharged. The WHO expressed optimism for more patient recoveries due to early diagnosis and strengthened response measures. This outbreak, the third-largest since Ebola's discovery, has seen 282 confirmed cases and 42 deaths.
Brazil is implementing a nationwide initiative to remove ultra-processed foods (UPFs) from hospital menus and school meals, promoting healthier, locally sourced alternatives. This ambitious project faces logistical and political challenges but is gaining momentum with potential federal legislation and successful pilot programs.
Children and young people in England are waiting up to three days in A&E for specialist mental health beds, NHS figures reveal. The Royal College of Nursing calls it a "catastrophic system-wide failure" as waits of over 12 hours have tripled since 2019.
The NaNaz, a six-piece punk band from South Wales formed by women in their 50s and 60s, are proving to be a real-life inspiration, encouraging other women to form their own bands and embrace their creativity.
Racist abuse against NHS nurses has increased by 86% in recent years, with the RCN blaming the normalization of extreme views in politics and media. Nurses reported 6,812 incidents last year, a significant rise from 2022, with many cases involving racial slurs and discrimination.
A survey reveals nearly two-thirds of UK nurses believe NHS understaffing compromises patient safety. The RCN warns of a "deadly mix" from staff shortages and complex patient needs, urging mandatory safe staffing levels. NHS leaders also warn of service cuts due to funding issues.
The rural town of Cleve in SA is getting a much-needed boost to its health system with a pilot program sponsoring five nurses from the Philippines to undertake traineeships to become enrolled nurses.
A Jewish NSW Health worker and patient who says she experienced antisemitism in the workplace tells the royal commission she considered cancelling her knee surgery after becoming "paralysed" with fear in the wake of two nurses making threats against Israeli patients.
A Jewish NSW Health worker who says she experienced antisemitism in the workplace tells the royal commission she considered cancelling her knee surgery after becoming "paralysed" with fear in the wake of two nurses making threats against Israeli patients.
A Royal College of Nursing survey of 399 community mental health nurses reveals that only one in five consider their workload manageable, with 51% reporting patients frequently harmed due to high caseloads. Demand for community mental health services in England rose 38% between 2022-2025 while the nursing workforce grew only 15%. The RCN warns of a perfect storm of rising demand and insufficient staffing, calling for urgent workforce investment.
A Royal College of Nursing poll reveals UK mental health patients are routinely coming to harm due to understaffing and overwhelming caseloads. Only 20% of specialist nurses feel their workload is manageable, with half reporting patients frequently come to harm. Demand for services has grown more than twice as fast as nursing staff numbers.
A 51-year-old man seriously injured a nurse's leg at Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick about 8:30pm on Saturday night, before assaulting two other nurses and a security guard.
A security guard at Bagaha sub-divisional hospital in West Champaran district, Bihar, was asked to assist doctors in stitching injuries of two road accident victims due to severe shortage of medical staff. The victims, Wasim Akhtar and Surendra Pasi, were injured when their pickup van collided with a tempo on National Highway-727. With no dressers, OT staff, nurses, or doctors available during an unexpected rush of accident cases, a security guard stepped in to help with basic suturing under supervision. Deputy superintendent Ashok Kumar Tiwari defended the move, citing that neither OT staff nor dressers have been appointed at the hospital.
