By Cullen Browder, WRAL presenter/reporterFor nearly two years, WRAL Investigates has been covering the mental health toll created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bottom line is this: At a time when more people need help than ever, the state simply…
No less than 200 health workers from 60 public health institutions, including the State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), 15 general hospitals and 44 primary health care centers have been trained to provide breast and cervical cancer screening of the womb…
With one million British Columbians without a family doctor right now, a Saanich Peninsula politician is offering a possible answer. "It's a purely federal and provincial jurisdiction and local governments are really limited on where they can have influence in…
Susan Chegom, a UNICEF volunteer, provides health education skills to young families in Napoidukan village, Loma sub-county in Turkana. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] It is noon at Nasiger Vilage in Napeililim, Turkana County. Susan Chegem, 29, sets out to meet locals…
Many have come from very remote areas to better understand how to communicate to their communities about the vaccine. Gulf PHA Incident Manager Sandra Yamuwe says, “This training is very important as the COVID-19 vaccination update in Gulf PHA is…
As the world seeks advanced, improved and on-time delivery of commodities to meet the growing demand of the population, the Cross River State Government and Zipline Global Technologies have organized a training workshop for health workers on digital equipment operations…
Jakarta (ANTARA) - On July 31, 2022, people on the COVID-19 Report platform said that 2,087 health workers in Indonesia had died in the fight against COVID-19.This death count does not include another 386 health workers, whose time of death…
We hope to complete it (aim to administer reminders) this month (August 2022) Jakarta (ANTARA) - Jakarta Health Bureau Chief Widyastuti has confirmed that in August 2022, some 700,000 healthcare workers are targeted to receive the second COVID-19 booster.“We hope…
Mental health workers picket the Sacramento Medical Center to protest long wait times for patients and overwhelming caseloads at Kaiser Permanente facilities. December 16, 2019. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters###A union representing 2,000…
The federal government has yet to begin implementing the increased hazard pay for health workers seven months after it was announced, the punch reports. The federal government, in December 2021, increased risk allowances applicable to healthcare workers in its healthcare…
MONTREAL — Some health care workers in Quebec have been asked to report to work in recent days while suffering from severe symptoms of COVID-19, including nausea, vomiting, headaches and severe fatigue, the head of a major Quebec nurses union…
Natalya Koshanova. A stock photo MINSK, Aug. 1 (BelTA) -- Speaker of the Republic Council of the National Assembly, Natalya Kochanova, held a meeting with health professionals in Minsk, BelTA learned from the press service of the upper house of…
The Kwara State Government has engaged 200 Community Health Influencers, Promoters and Services (CHIPS) aimed at expanding access to primary healthcare for underserved populations in the state. Equipped with bags containing malaria drugs, iodine, paracetamol and a uniform jacket, the…
The Secretary General of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr Titus Beyuo, said people who lack the ability to understand or share the feelings of others have no place in the health sector. health. He explained that there are days…
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The fourth dose or second booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be provided to health workers from Friday, July 29, 2022, based on a circular recently issued by the Ministry of Health.Director General of Disease Prevention…
The state government and the University of South Australia have announced a collaboration to help state health workers meet growing demand, following the recent announcement of the introduction of scholarships and training programs that will help thousands of nurses and…
Breadcrumb Links New Local News Survey finds more patients, others bringing guns to hospitals Andy Savela, director of healthcare for Unifor, speaks during a virtual press conference on Tuesday, organized by healthcare unions to highlight what they call the 'pandemic…
An Offaly councilor has been told that health workers due to receive the €1,000 Covid-19 bonus will receive it in the coming weeks. Cllr Eddie Fitzpatrick asked for an update on payment at a meeting of the Dublin Mid Leinster…
PHOTO FILE APPLICANT CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Commission on Audit (COA) has ordered the Cebu City government to stop giving financial incentives to staff who do not directly care for COVID-19 patients. State auditors found that the city spent…
The to plan prioritizes the vaccination of 100% of healthcare workers and vulnerable groups, including the elderly and those with underlying illnesses, in line with efforts to vaccinate 70% of the world's population. More than 12 billion COVID-19[feminine] Vaccine doses…
Health care workers taking a sample from a woman for COVID-19 testing in Phu Doan Street, Hanoi in September 2021. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Low earnings, high work pressure and unattractive pay policies are cited as reasons why nearly…
MANSEHRA: The lower grade employees of the Department of Health have demanded an increase in salaries in line with the current rate of inflation and the restoration of pensions for them. "The increase in salaries announced by the government in…
Workers at NHS sites across Lancashire, including those in Accrington, Blackburn and Rossendale, have announced four more strike dates. The 50 workers include porters, catering staff and cleaners at hospitals, mental health units and clinics in Blackburn, Blackpool, Ormskirk and…
The Chairman of the Ondo State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr Stella Adegbehingbe, on Tuesday denounced the exodus of medical personnel in the state, saying the state is the most affected of the South West by the…
Attachments Building strong, trusting relationships between community health workers and the communities they serve before public health emergencies can help ensure continuity of care-seeking behaviors during times of crisis. When health services dropped during the COVID19 shutdowns, female community health…
Suspected terrorists reportedly killed two ad hoc health personnel on Friday and injured another. The victims were allegedly attacked while returning from duty in Zangang Community of Atakar Chiefdom, Kaura Local Government Area, Kaduna State. They were reportedly responsible for…
Mizoram is facing severe labor shortages amid rising Covid-19 cases due to an indefinite strike by various health workers under the National Health Mission (NHM ), several media reported on Thursday. The state government called the strike "unfortunate" and said…
Healthcare workers help an elderly person get inoculated against COVID-19 at a vaccination center in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. (Photo courtesy of Ilocos Norte Provincial Government) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has instructed the Department of Health…
A coalition of four health worker associations have announced they will embark on industrial action to demand a 20% cost of living allowance (COLA). In a series of measures to halt the provision of health care in public facilities,…
The United States will provide Ukraine with a new $1.7 billion assistance package to help the country pay health care workers and provide other essential services.Why is this important: Ukraine's healthcare system has been damaged by Russia's unprovoked invasion. At…
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Community health workers carry a cooler box during a door-to-door polio vaccination campaign in Mbezi Mwisho, Dar es Salaam on May 21.ERICKY BONIPHACE/AFP/Getty ImagesRosemary Wanjiru is a community health volunteer in Kenya. Hanna Belayneh is Policy and Advocacy Officer at…
An Israeli hospital has launched a program to train Palestinian medical professionals to provide remote care to pregnant women in the Hebron region of the West Bank. As part of Sheba Medical Center's OB-GYN Beyond initiative, announced on Tuesday, Palestinian…
The Ministry of Health has launched a project to address the skills gap of health workers in detecting, treating and reducing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension and cancer . The three-year project titled Essential…
She also said that there are no drugs in the hospital to treat the patients and the only way to help the sick is to refer them to Malala health facility. Kalana runs the aid post with another community health…
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya has approved the recruitment of 440 health workers in the state. A statement from the Chairman of the Human Resources for Health (Recruitment) Committee, Dr James Madi, who conveyed the Governor's endorsement on Sunday, confirmed…
Following the assurance of the Minister of Health and Medical Education, K. Sudhakar, that their applications will be considered soon, the contracted and outsourced health workers appointed under the National Health Mission (NHM) have withdrawn their strike on Thursday evening.Demanding…
Since the start of the full-scale invasion of Russia, the invaders have completely destroyed 122 health facilities, killed 14 medical professionals and injured 48 others. "Since the beginning of the war, 817 health facilities have been damaged by enemy shells…
The survey by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) — which represents tens of thousands of health care workers across the province — finds hospitals are becoming increasingly unsafe and problems are “largely ignored.” According to a recent survey,…
On the occasion of the United Nations Public Service Day, a non-governmental organization, the Heroic Discovery and Community Development Center (HEDCODEC), in collaboration with the African Health Budget Network (AHBN), honored 10 Outstanding Frontline Health Workers in Gwagwalada and Bwari…
AHSAG at the 44th Annual General Meeting Health workers and mental health volunteers from three assemblies were trained to learn about trauma recognition and referral procedures to assist in the rehabilitation of people with psychosocial needs. The participants, who were…
Download logo To coincide with Seychelles National Day celebrations, President Wavel Ramkalawan and First Lady Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan attended a ceremony at the International Conference Center Seychelles (ICCS) last night to pay tribute to all healthcare workers from the country.…
Philippine Ministry of Health | Photo from INQUIRER.net file MANILA, Philippines — The health department (DOH) said about 365 million pesos of funds previously released for the benefit of health workers have yet to be accounted for by some private…
Around 500 nurses and nursing assistants from six hospitals and clinics in the local municipality of Raymond Mhlaba in the Eastern Cape demonstrated on Monday, demanding to be paid 1,200 rand. rural allowance. The protest saw many sick patients stranded…
The nurses want a rural allowance. Patients from six hospitals and clinics in the local municipality of Raymond Mhlaba wait for hours. About 500 nurses and nursing assistants from six hospitals and clinics in the local municipality of Raymond Mhlaba…
Nurses and nursing assistants from six hospitals and clinics in the local municipality of Raymond Mhlaba in the Eastern Cape protested on Monday, demanding to receive a R1,200 rural allowance. Photos: Mkhuseli Sizani About 500 nurses and nursing assistants from…
Content of the article A recent increase in verbal and physical abuse against frontline healthcare workers prompted a public appeal from the president and CEO of the Brant Community Healthcare System. Content of the article “We have zero tolerance for…
Brian ChitembaTHE cost of living in Zimbabwe is skyrocketing. It brings back memories of the hyperinflation era of 2008, when inflation was at an all-time high. The purchasing power of workers has been greatly reduced, especially those earning Zimdollar. Most…
Earlier this month, a man walked into a Saint Francis health care facility in Tulsa and shot four people before turning the gun on himself. A note explained that he was targeting his doctor.Then, in recent weeks, several people were…
And they say the pandemic has made the situation worse. A national survey of nurses found that 44% of subjects had experienced physical violence at work at the start of 2020. Catherine Sweeney …
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks during the meeting in Hanoi on June 23. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh demanded drug shortages and medical material and the resignation among healthcare workers be settled quickly by…
Advertising Representatives of community-based organizations (CBOs) and communities Bauchi State called on the state government to employ more female health care workers in health facilities to improve the delivery of health care across the state. The CBO, which organized a…
For Beatrice Ngeso, daily home visits are not just part of her routine, they are driven by passion. The desire to see healthier children in her community is motivation enough for her to wake up ready for daily chores. A…
MANILA, Philippines — More than 126,000 private sector frontline medical workers have yet to receive their health and death benefits as provided for in the two Bayanihan laws President Duterte signed during the two-year pandemic. "So what's holding him back?"…
The University of Limerick Hospital Group has started paying the €1,000 pandemic bonus to frontline health workers, five months after the special recognition award was announced. Payment to staff at University Hospital Limerick, University Maternity Limerick, Ennis, Nenagh, St John's…
Health professionals include senior academics, senior specialists from major public hospitals and heads of departments, former chief executive, deputy chief executive, deans of university health faculties, former heads of Provincial Departments of Health, the Chairman and CEO of the South…
74 service stations assigned to the supply of fuel to health workers. Posted on June 21, 2022 Courtesy of Adaderana Arrangements are underway to distribute volumes of fuel to the vehicles of health sector employees every Friday at 74 gas…
The Los Angeles City Council voted on Tuesday to raise the minimum wage for private hospital workers to $25 an hour, rather than sending the issue to the November ballot for voters to decide.The wage requirement will cover a wide…
Arrangements are underway to distribute volumes of fuel to the vehicles of health sector employees every Friday at 74 gas stations across the island, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said. In a tweet, the legislator published the list of gas stations…
The 50 staff, including porters, caterers and cleaners, work for the healthcare facility business at eight NHS sites across Lancashire and claim the same sick pay and annual leave as staff directly employed by the NHS. The workers are employed…
- While House demands a 'roadmap' as a way to remedy their plight Dozens of health workers in southeastern Liberia have returned to work after nearly three weeks of protests demanding better pay and working conditions.It comes after a marathon…
More than 120,000 healthcare workers and other staff involved in the country's response to the pandemic have yet to receive their One COVID-19 Allowance (OCA), a senior Ministry of Health official said on Sunday ( DOH). In an interview with…
The workers, employed by private company OCS in Lancashire and the South Cumbria NHS Trust, voted overwhelmingly in favor of three days of industrial action, UNISON said today. All 50 staff, including porters, caterers and cleaners, work for the healthcare…
By AFSCME staff · Friday, June 17, 2022 TRENTON, New Jersey – Residential counselors and maintenance workers at New Jersey SERV Centers in Mercer County may soon resume strike action after spending Thursday rallying outside a country club that hosted…
PHOENIX — Doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers across the country have reached crisis levels of burnout, prompting the US surgeon general to urge employers to review workloads and take new measures to improve well-being.Health care burnout is not a…
Illinois has a new law designed to boost the mental health workforce at a time when it has been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, state leaders say. Gov. JB Pritzker (D) signed the legislation, which will take effect June 10.…
Requests for security guards at a Christchurch mental health facility have been ignored, despite two "significant" assaults in recent weeks. The incidents, which occurred at the Te Whare Manaaki specialist mental health forensic facility at Hillmorton Hospital on June 3…
The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched a two-day training for COVID-19 vaccine data managers from nine northern states.The training, which is the first batch, is taking place in Gombe State with 18 participants from primary health…
Health workers under the Ondo State government have lamented the non-payment of four months of salary arrears. The State Section of the Nigerian Medical Association and the National Association of Nurses and Midwives of Nigeria, in separate interviews with our…
Hundreds of residents of Zongo communities in Asokore Mampong and Old Tafo municipalities of the Ashanti region benefited from free annual screening organized by the Alhaji Yusif Ibrahim Foundation in collaboration with the Workers' Association Muslim Health Authority of Ghana…
However, AMA Victoria President Dr Roderick McRae said private operators had been generously compensated for supplying workers to the public system.“I am aware that private hospitals have negotiated very tough and profitable contractual arrangements with the government for the provision…
Patients seeking treatment at Muyembe IV health center in Bulambuli district have accused health workers of showing up for work late and leaving early.Ms Mary Naguti, one of the patients, told this publication that health workers at the facility show…
Human resources are one of the important pillars of the transformation of the health system. We hope that these human resources can accompany other transformations Jakarta (ANTARA) - The equal distribution of health workers across Indonesian regions is part of…
PESHAWAR: Members of the Grand Health Alliance have launched a protest against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's new Health Facilities Management Act 2022, saying it aims to privatize hospitals and convert their regular services to contract services. The new law replaced the District…
LAHORE – Provincial Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique said on Wednesday that the government is set to announce a pro-people budget as more relief and facilities will be given to citizens in the health sector. He was addressing a training…
The Nairobi County health workers' strike has reached its second day, with health workers demanding better wages and a good working environment. The strike affected the flow of services in the various establishments of the county. Workers…
The health sector in Zimbabwe is a mix of public and private institutions; the latter are expensive, charge more, and provide better services compared to government-run institutions. In Shurugwi, there is three private facilities, but most local residents cannot afford…
TOPEKA — Nurses in Kansas are demanding more be done to protect health care workers in response to Wednesday's attack at an Oklahoma hospital and rising violence against medical staff. The shooting at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa left four…
The latest high-profile mass shooting took place Wednesday at a medical facility in Tusla, Oklahoma, in which four people were killed, including two doctors. "It hit home," Dr. Graham Tse, Miller's chief medical officer, told The Post on Friday. "There…
PETITIONS OF THE WEEK By Andrew Hamm June 3, 2022 at 5:07 p.m. This week, we highlight cert petitions that ask the Supreme Court to review, among other things, the Biden administration's vaccination mandate for healthcare workers and a Turkish…
…it will take at least 10 years – possibly more – to catch up with the minimum number of doctors to meet WHO standards to serve 270 million Indonesians. Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Health has launched an Education…