A Royal College of Nursing report reveals a "crisis" in UK learning disability nursing, with numbers falling by a third since 2009. This leaves 1.5 million people with learning disabilities without adequate care, impacting their legal right to equitable health services.
A wealthy 75-year-old executive, known for his arrogance and claims of family devotion, was abandoned by his son in a luxury nursing home. Despite his fortune, he faced a life-threatening illness alone, with his son refusing to visit and severing contact, highlighting the emptiness of wealth without family connection.
Taipei Nursing and Health University held its graduation ceremony today, with over 800 nursing graduates set to join the healthcare sector. Shin Kong Hospital Vice President Hung Tzu-jen emphasized that AI will not replace medical professionals but will be a collaborative tool, calling the graduates Taiwan's most valuable investment.
Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare is tackling a nursing shortage by increasing student enrollment in nursing programs, implementing workplace and family-friendly policies, offering flexible scheduling, reducing non-professional tasks, and establishing a mentorship system to retain and attract passionate healthcare professionals.
Police registered an FIR against two nursing officers at AIIMS Bhopal following the death of a three-year-old child. An internal inquiry found gross negligence in handling a hazardous chemical, formalin, which was administered to the child instead of IV fluid, leading to his death.
German Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) has introduced a reform bill for nursing care insurance aimed at reducing a projected deficit of €7.5 billion for next year. The plan includes measures to cut expenses, such as making it harder to qualify for care levels and increasing co-payments for nursing home residents, while also raising income thresholds and increasing contributions for childless individuals to boost revenue.
Germany's Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) plans to increase contributions for childless individuals and high earners to address a projected €7.6 billion deficit in nursing care insurance by 2027. The proposals also include higher thresholds for new care level classifications and enhanced prevention measures.
Health Minister Jung Eun-kyung visited Cheongju Wonkwang Hyodo Nursing Hospital to discuss expanding hospice services in nursing homes. The ministry plans to develop specialized hospice models and enhance support for patients and families.
Germany's Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) plans to cut nursing home subsidies and increase contributions for high earners as part of a nursing reform. The draft law aims to save billions by delaying subsidy payments and raising the contribution assessment ceiling for those with higher incomes.
Seven international nursing students from Taipei Medical University visited Taipei Veterans General Hospital Hsinchu Branch to observe Taiwan's rural elderly care practices, focusing on smart healthcare, cultural care, and hospice care.
A 30-year-old spiritual guru, Abhishek Mishra, alias Adikarta Narayan Das, has been arrested in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly luring and sexually exploiting young women. He used social media to attract followers and performed fake religious rituals, including 'Gandharva marriages', to establish physical relationships. A nursing student filed a complaint after being allegedly drugged and harassed.
Chosun University has received final approval from the Ministry of Education to integrate with Chosun Nursing University. The new integrated nursing college, with an enrollment capacity of 232 students, will be the third largest in the nation and the largest in the Honam region. This integration aims to address the growing demand for healthcare and care services due to an aging population and to expand the regional health industry.
German Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) plans to increase contributions for childless individuals by 0.1 percentage points to 0.7% to close a projected €22 billion deficit in nursing care insurance over the next two years.
A Hongkonger mother, Annyee Chan, describes the significant logistical challenges of breastfeeding her son while working in the city. She highlights the lack of adequate nursing facilities and the difficulties of balancing work commitments with pumping and storing milk, ultimately leading her to stop breastfeeding at eight months.
Dominic Johns, after a two-year struggle with a severe leg injury and subsequent infection, will captain Football Club at the HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens. The injury, sustained in 2024, required multiple surgeries and a lengthy recovery, impacting him mentally.
Texas Board of Nursing temporarily suspends Mary Elizabeth Eastland's license after she allegedly evacuated herself and her children during a deadly flood at Camp Mystic, leaving campers and staff without care. 27 people died in the July 2025 flood.
Texas Board of Nursing suspends co-director Mary Liz Eastland's license, accusing her of abandoning campers during a catastrophic flood that killed 27. Eastland denies allegations, calling the suspension premature punishment.
A coalition of 25 states and D.C. sued the Trump administration over new federal student loan limits, arguing they will hinder access to healthcare professions and exacerbate shortages. The Education Department defends the caps as a way to control rising tuition costs.
Un estudio revela que el 39,6% de las enfermeras españolas considera dejar la profesión en 10 años por malas condiciones laborales, falta de reconocimiento y seguridad del paciente.
A coalition of 24 states and D.C. sued the Trump administration over a rule limiting federal student loans for graduate degrees in healthcare fields, arguing it will reduce access to critical professions.
Australia has indefinitely deferred planned price caps for home care services, citing concerns about volatile costs linked to the Iran war. New financial protections, including refund powers for overcharging and public price comparisons, have been introduced.
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 900-year-old dingo burial site near NSW's Darling River reveals a unique 'feeding' ritual with shell additions, highlighting the deep bond between dingoes and First Nations people. The dingo, cared for despite injuries, signifies its importance as a companion animal.
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.
