The Swiss Federal Court has ruled that health insurers can require policyholders to use a ‘gatekeeper’ model when they engage in uncoordinated healthcare seeking, known as ‘doctor hopping.’ This ruling stems from a case involving a patient who sought multiple…
Starting January 2025, Germany will increase the nursing insurance contribution by 0.2 percentage points as proposed by Health Minister Karl Lauterbach. This measure aims to prevent insolvency for some nursing funds amid rising care needs and increased wages for nursing…
The UK government is advancing its Tobacco and Vapes Bill, aimed at creating a smoke-free generation by extending the indoor smoking ban to select outdoor areas, including children’s playgrounds and spaces outside schools and hospitals. Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced…
The UK government is planning to prohibit smoking in children’s playgrounds and outside schools and hospitals as part of a comprehensive tobacco and vapes bill aimed at fostering a smoke-free generation. Health Secretary Wes Streeting emphasized the importance of protecting…
At the recent ‘States General of Health and Safety at Work’ held in Rome, Italian Labor Minister Marina Calderone emphasized the government’s dedication to protecting workers’ health and safety, referencing constitutional principles. Alongside President Sergio Mattarella, she highlighted the societal…
Rachael Evans shares a harrowing account of her grandmother Lilian’s treatment at Wrexham Maelor hospital, which she describes as a ‘hospital nightmare.’ After being admitted for vomiting blood, the 90-year-old was misdiagnosed and poorly cared for, including receiving penicillin despite…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international emergency due to the monkeypox outbreak, which has affected countries including Spain, the UK, and Germany, with over 4,000 confirmed cases in Spain alone. Most cases are concentrated in Madrid, Catalonia,…
Spain’s Public Health Commission has authorized monkeypox vaccinations for close contacts of confirmed cases, focusing on high-risk individuals due to limited vaccine availability. Unlike the extensive COVID-19 vaccination campaign, a broader rollout is currently not planned, though future recommendations may…
