Tag: Health Policy
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Tobacco Cessation: Key to Namibia’s National Tobacco Control
Introduction: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco use remains the single most preventable cause of death worldwide, driving preventable illness and straining health systems. In Namibia, efforts to curb smoking are increasingly focused on tobacco cessation as a core component of national tobacco control measures. While progress has been made in reducing prevalence, the country…
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Tobacco Cessation: Key to National Tobacco Control Measures
Introduction: The Imperative of Tobacco Cessation Tobacco use remains the single most preventable cause of death globally, exacting a heavy toll on individuals and health systems alike. Effective tobacco cessation programs are the cornerstone of national tobacco control measures, translating research into practical policies and support services that help people quit and stay smoke-free. Namibia’s…
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Why Sleep Experts Urge Abolishing Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time disrupts the body’s clock Every spring and fall, millions adjust their clocks, but sleep experts warn that this biannual shift isn’t merely a nuisance. It perturbs the body’s internal clock, or circadian rhythm, which governs sleep, mood, and metabolic processes. The disruption isn’t about losing an hour of sleep for one night;…
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Sacking middle managers helps NHS, Streeting says
Intro: A bold claim about NHS reform The NHS is turning a corner, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said, following fresh data suggesting that cutting middle-management roles is boosting efficiency. In a period of intense scrutiny over staffing, budgets, and patient wait times, leaders are turning to organizational changes as a lever to improve performance…
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NHS Turning a Corner: Middle-Manager Cuts Boost Efficiency
Introduction: A Bold Claim in a Turbulent NHS The Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, has framed a striking narrative for the National Health Service: by slimming the ranks of middle managers, the NHS is turning a corner. Official data cited by the government suggests that hospitals and GP practices are handling more appointments, with throughput rising…
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Cancels Pahang Visit on Medical Rest
PM Anwar Ibrahim Cancels Pahang Visit Amid Medical Rest The Prime Minister’s Office announced on Thursday that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s scheduled working visit to the state of Pahang has been cancelled on medical grounds. The decision, reached in consultation with health advisors, places a temporary pause on what was set to be a key…
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Seclusion vs. Safer Care: Victoria’s Forensic Unit Waiting to Open
Seclusion in Victoria’s Mental Health Landscape In Victoria, a troubling tension exists between the urgent need for humane care and the bureaucratic process that delays the opening of a new, safer forensic hospital unit. Reports indicate that a highly vulnerable individual—described in court proceedings as among the most violent and mentally unwell—remains under strict confinement…
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Victoria’s Forensic Hospital Dilemma: A Safer Unit Waiting, While One Patient Remains Shackled
Crucial Gap Between Readiness and Action in Victoria’s Forensic Care Victoria faces a troubling disconnect: a state-of-the-art forensic hospital unit is prepared and waiting, yet a violent, mentally unwell patient remains shackled and isolated. The County Court’s recent proceedings highlighted a systemic delay that keeps a person who could benefit from humane, specialized care confined…
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Masking Requirements at NL Health Services Facilities: What to Know
Overview NL Health Services has issued an interim masking order set to take effect on Monday, November 3 at 8:00 a.m. The policy requires masks in all clinical areas across health-care facilities in the province. The clarification comes as officials emphasize patient safety, staff protection, and the ongoing effort to reduce transmission of infectious diseases…
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FG Unlocks ₦11.9bn to Boost Doctors’ Welfare as Health Worker Recruitment Kicks Off
Overview: A Major Move to Strengthen Nigeria’s Health Workforce In a landmark push to fortify Nigeria’s healthcare system, the Federal Government has announced an ₦11.9 billion package aimed at improving medical professionals’ welfare and accelerating recruitment across the health sector. The initiative comes amid sustained concerns from the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and…