Stories tagged “Healthcare.”
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A magician's son launches a cybersecurity startup that detects unusual data activity, including theft of sensitive information.
Tehran to host Iran Med 2026, an international medical, dental, laboratory, and pharmaceutical equipment exhibition.
Nurses at HCA Healthcare are dissatisfied with Timpani, an AI-powered scheduling tool co-developed with Palantir, alleging it causes understaffing, exhaustion, and ignores preferences, potentially harming patient care.
Jersey's government has unveiled its 2027-2030 budget, proposing measures to ease cost-of-living pressures, including increased free nursery hours, a doubled parental grant, and a family support payment.
A family from Hythe, Kent, is struggling with the significant hidden financial costs of caring for their 13-year-old daughter, Maya, who has a rare form of childhood cancer, leading to fears of losing their home.
Crystal Lake medical office has unopened mail, no employees. Woman receives insurance bill for test she never had.
Fortell aims to disrupt hearing aid industry with AI-powered devices, raising $163M in funding.
Russia's new residency rules are leaving 1,500 postgraduate places unfilled at top universities, despite record applications.
Bioactivx, a Singapore medtech start-up, has launched Bioactiv Matrix, a synthetic skin substitute for severe burns and deep abrasion wounds. The product uses no animal materials and requires no special storage, with regulatory approval from the Health Sciences Authority …
Labour Party candidate Chimaobi Anyaso marked his 46th birthday by donating a fully equipped ambulance to Bende Local Government Area, Abia State. This initiative aims to bolster healthcare delivery and supports the state governor's health sector investments.
The OpenAI Foundation is funding initiatives to create high-quality scientific datasets, aiming to overcome a critical data bottleneck for AI advancements in medicine and biology.
Ogun EXCO approves new roads, hospitals, power investment, MSME agency
The Ogun State Executive Council has approved a new package of infrastructure and economic development projects, including roads, two general hospitals, power investment, and an MSME agency.
A Thai hospital has issued an apology after an assistant nurse accidentally severed part of a one-year-old boy's right index finger with scissors during a discharge procedure.
Iman Abuzeid, a doctor-turned-startup-founder, launched Incredible Health, a healthcare hiring platform that has raised $97.5 million. The company addresses severe staffing shortages in the healthcare sector by reversing the usual hiring process.
Mark Wahlberg is set to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, where he will discuss his evolution from a Hollywood actor to a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, focusing on healthcare and wellness startups.
One-month-old baby's hand amputated due to alleged medical negligence at a Karachi hospital. Police registered a case against doctor and staff.
Cases of attempted suicide and self-harm rise for seventh straight year
Japan's suicide rate hits new high, with 43,631 cases in 2025.
AdaptHealth confirms data breach exposing 4.1 million people. Attack attributed to ShinyHunters.
TPG considers selling Lyric, a healthcare software company, for $5 billion. The move comes amid software deal activity.
Veradigm discloses a data breach affecting patients' personal data, including SSNs and email addresses, after a ransomware group claims responsibility.
Iran is facing severe medicine shortages, with 800 pharmaceutical products scarce and prices soaring, as US sanctions and a naval blockade tighten, exacerbated by recent war damage to key manufacturing facilities.
Albania is emerging as a new hub for medical tourism, particularly for dental procedures, offering significantly lower costs than Western Europe. Tirana, the capital, boasts nearly 400 dental clinics, attracting international patients seeking affordable treatments.
Genlight Medical has successfully completed consecutive C and D financing rounds, securing several hundred million yuan to advance its neurostimulation systems for epilepsy and spinal interfaces.
Intuitive Surgical's stock has cooled from post-pandemic highs, raising questions about whether it's a buying opportunity or a warning.
Hong Kong's medical leaders emphasize that future healthcare professionals must combine clinical expertise with emotional resilience, AI proficiency, and a drive for sector transformation.
Eighteen South African youth from disadvantaged backgrounds are heading to Cuba for medical studies through the Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro Medical Training Programme, supported by the Gauteng Department of Health.
Assault: Doctors call off strike at teaching hospital after apology, management intervention
Doctors at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) in Akwa Ibom State have ended their strike, which was initiated after an alleged assault on a doctor. The decision followed an apology from the assailant's family and intervention by hospital management.
A 38-year-old private hire vehicle (PHV) driver died after a car crash along Joo Chiat Road in Singapore. He was found unconscious in his driver's seat and CPR was performed by a passerby before paramedics arrived.
Kenya: Nurses protest in Nairobi over work conditions
Nurses in Nairobi, Kenya, are protesting and striking over long-standing labor grievances, including the government's failure to address their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
MiniMed Group's stock surged 19% week to date, driven by strong Q1 fiscal 2027 results and a new insulin pump launch.