An investigation by Radio France reveals the aggressive lobbying tactics used by alcohol industry representatives to influence French public health policies, particularly around taxes and prevention campaigns related to alcohol consumption. Young lobbyists were recently barred from attending a Senate…
The Scottish government has announced it will implement the UK’s indefinite ban on prescribing puberty blockers to individuals under 18 questioning their gender identity. The ban, articulated by UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting, acknowledges concerns over the use of these…
Health officials in Greece are raising alarm over the ongoing practice of relocating doctors to cover staffing shortages in public hospitals, particularly within the 4th Health District (4th YPE). Harris Stamos, a representative for the Association of Hospital Doctors of…
Over 75 Nobel Prize winners have sent an open letter opposing Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health due to his lack of experience and anti-vaccine stance. The letter, which includes prominent figures like Drew Weissman,…
With waiting lists for gynaecology services in the UK more than doubling since February 2020, many women are turning to private care to expedite treatment. Personal accounts reveal struggles with severe conditions like endometriosis and the challenges of securing timely…
Greece is set to implement a regulatory framework for organ donation from circulatory death by 2025, according to Yiannis Boleto, president of the Onassis Hospital. Currently, organ donations in Greece only occur after brain death. The country has seen a…
An inquest jury in Cork has urged the development of a national policy to enhance supervision over unlicensed medicinal treatments. This recommendation came during the inquest into the death of 13-year-old Ava Barry, whose mother sought permission to use medicinal…
European Union member states have endorsed a Commission proposal to extend the smoking ban to outdoor areas, including cafes, playgrounds, and public transport stops. The ban, which is not mandatory, aims to reduce cancer-related deaths. While some countries called for…
Greek Deputy Health Minister Marios Themistocleous announced plans to reduce surgery wait times to four months by the end of 2025 during an interview on ERTNews. The initiative comes as a response to increased wait times due to the pandemic…
Victims of the infected blood scandal in the UK are outraged as interim compensation payments, promised before Christmas, have been put on hold due to requests for additional documentation. Families affected by the scandal, which resulted in over 30,000 infections…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for the Department of Health and Human Services, has pledged to combat ultra-processed foods and reform food regulations in the U.S. His plans include targeting unhealthy additives and improving the nutritional…
Ireland faces significant challenges for individuals with disabilities due to insufficient planning and investment by successive governments. This article examines the issues highlighted by care worker encounters with political leaders, ongoing concerns about appropriate housing, and the impact of recent…
