The first stage of a massive polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip is set to conclude, with a major milestone achieved: nearly 530,000 children under the age of 10 have received the first dose of the vaccine. But the road to success is far from over. Health workers must now administer a boost
The collapse of Steward Health Care's hospital system in Massachusetts is a stark reminder that even the most profitable businesses can succumb to mismanagement and greed. The impending Senate hearing on Thursday is a crucial moment to scrutinize the company's actions and the devastating impact on p
As you wear your Apple Watch day in and day out, you might start to notice its battery life isn't what it used to be. But before you assume your watch is on its last legs, it's essential to understand how to check its battery health. After all, a worn-out battery is not only inconvenient but also a
In South Africa, a country with a deep-seated healthcare crisis, a unique solution has emerged: the Phelophepa health train. For the past 30 years, this mobile clinic has been traveling across the country, providing free medical attention to over 375,000 people annually. The train's impact is undeni
The National Health Service (NHS) in England has been dubbed a "critical condition" by a 163-page report, which highlights the system's struggles with meeting targets for cancer, emergency, and hospital treatment. The report reveals that 300,000 people are waiting for non-emergency hospital treatmen
In a bold move, Sen. Bernie Sanders has threatened to pursue contempt charges against Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre if he fails to appear at a hearing on Thursday, despite being issued a subpoena. The controversy surrounds de la Torre's alleged mismanagement of the hospital chain, which
Britain's state-funded National Health Service (NHS) is on life support, with years of neglect and mismanagement taking its toll on the nation's health. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sounded the alarm, warning that the NHS must "reform or die" to address the crisis. But what went wrong, and can th
The US Senate is preparing to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt of Congress if he fails to appear at a hearing on Capitol Hill. This is a rare and serious charge, with the last subpoena issued by the committee occurring in the 1980s. The hearing is set to take place on Thurs
The collaboration between Meta and the Mental Health Coalition marks a significant step forward in the fight against suicidal content online. Thrive, a signal-sharing program, aims to reduce the spread of harmful content by allowing participating companies to share information about self-harm or sui
As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its third year, the country is bracing itself for a potentially catastrophic health crisis. The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a dire warning, citing the severe damage to Ukraine's energy and healthcare infrastructure, which has left mill
