Tag: Healthcare
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Sunway’s healthcare IPO adds twist to IJM takeover math
Sunway’s healthcare IPO reshapes the IJM takeover deal The proposed RM11 billion cash-and-share takeover of IJM Corporation Bhd by Sunway Bhd has taken an intriguing turn as Sunway pivots toward a major healthcare listing. Investors are weighing how the upcoming initial public offering (IPO) of Sunway’s healthcare business could influence the value, timing, and financing…
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Chimamanda Adichie alleges medical negligence in the death of her son
Chimamanda Adichie accuses hospital of negligence in toddler son’s death Renowned Nigerian-American author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has publicly alleged that medical negligence contributed to the death of her toddler son. In a message circulated to family and friends and later shared online, Adichie described the hospital’s handling of her child’s care as “criminally negligent”. The…
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Portugal Rejects ‘Chaos’ Claim: PM Says SNS Performance Is Improving
Portugal’s Prime Minister Pushes Back Against Healthcare Chaos Narratives Portugal’s prime minister dismissed reports of an ongoing “chaos” in the country’s health service, the SNS, arguing that the perception does not reflect the actual state of the system. Speaking in Porto on Monday, the PM asserted that the public narrative of crisis is detached from…
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Portugal: PM says perception of SNS chaos is unfounded, cites record hospital waiting times
Portugal: Government rejects narrative of SNS chaos Portugal’s prime minister pushed back on headlines that paint the country’s health service, the SNS, as mired in chaos. Speaking at an event in Porto on Monday, the premier argued that the widespread perception of disarray does not reflect the actual state of the system, especially in hospitals…
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Portugal: PM Pushes Back at ‘Chaos’ Perception in Healthcare, Citing Better Waiting Times
Portugal’s Prime Minister Rejects the Notion of Healthcare Chaos In a pointed briefing in Porto on Monday, Portugal’s Prime Minister challenged the prevailing public perception that the country’s health service, the SNS, is slipping into chaos. He argued that while there is a “perception of chaos,” it does not reflect the reality on the ground,…
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Artists Urge Immediate Restoration of Gaza Hospital Care as Attacks Persist
Global Artists Demand an Immediate End to Attacks on Gaza Hospitals A cross-border chorus of concern is rising as dozens of artists join doctors, human rights leaders, and humanitarian groups in calling for the immediate restoration of medical care in Gaza. In a joint letter addressed to the state and international bodies, signatories urged protective…
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Artists and Doctors Call for Immediate Restoration of Gaza Hospital Care
Global Artists Appeal for Gaza Hospital Care Dozens of prominent artists have joined doctors, human rights leaders, and humanitarian organizations in a high-profile appeal to immediately restore medical care in Gaza. In a letter addressed to state actors and international authorities, the signatories demand urgent protection for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare workers amid sustained violence…
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Anthropic Expands Claude for Healthcare as AI War Heats Up in Regulated Fields
Anthropic Expands Claude for Healthcare Amid AI Regulatory Push Anthropic is intensifying its push into healthcare and life sciences with a major expansion of its Claude for Healthcare offering. As AI developers compete to embed large language models (LLMs) deeper into regulated medical workflows, Anthropic aims to balance powerful AI capabilities with the stringent safety,…
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NHS North West Urges Early Medical Help to Prevent Worsening Health
Introduction: A Call for Timely Medical Attention Health leaders across the NHS North West are reinforcing a simple, sometimes overlooked message: seek medical help early when you’re feeling unwell. While many illnesses improve with rest and home care, delaying professional advice can allow conditions to worsen, potentially leading to hospital stays that might have been…
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Sri Lanka Faces a Dengue Spike in Early 2026
Sharp Rise in Dengue Cases Across Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is experiencing a notable uptick in dengue fever as the new year begins. Health officials reported that 2,170 dengue cases were recorded in the first nine days of 2026, averaging about 240 cases per day across 41 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions. The surge…