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Federal government describes reports of Medicare fraud as 'troubling', AMA condemns 'unjustified slur' on doctors

The federal government labels an investigation uncovering widespread rorting of Medicare as "troubling", ordering a report from the Health Department.

ABC News

NYC rat sightings up 71% from same point in 2020 despite mitigation efforts

NEW YORK — New York City rat sighting rates have reached the stRATosphere.

Tribune News Service

Victoria's doctors urge next government to sharpen focus on 'dire' GP crisis

Victoria's peak body for doctors says billions pouring into the health sector isn't all that's needed, calling for a new division in the state's Health Department to improve interactions between hospitals and GPs.

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Suit: Care home resident died with paper jammed in windpipe

The mother of a woman with cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities is suing the Philadelphia care home where her daughter lived for 40 years

The Independent UK

No let up in jabs despite downgrade

The government is continuing its vaccination drive despite Covid-19's pending downgrade in status to "communicable disease under surveillance" from Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Nearly 20% of government hospitals in Karnataka yet to complete fire safety audits

Hospitals had been directed to take up fire audits on May 7 after Prime Ministers video conference with CMs of all States

The Hindu

Health department to vaccinate vets, dog catchers

Thiruvananthapuram

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Weekly vaccination camps for antenatal, lactating women

‘The Health Department will conduct the camps every Wednesday in all its centres’

The Hindu

Cong. pulls up govt. on lack of readiness for Yeshaswini re-launch on Oct 2.

Even if it’s a little late, we will implement the scheme well, promises Co-op Minister

The Hindu

One lakh pledge eyes following Puneeth Rajkumar’s death

National Eye Donation fortnight is observed every year from August 25 to September 8 to create awareness among the public about eye donation and pledging

The Hindu

EXPLAINER: Mississippi capital's water woes are extensive

Mississippi's capital city is struggling with its water system

The Independent UK

Tas abuse inquiry prompts public forums

Community forums will be held in Tasmania as the health department aims to rebuild trust after harrowing evidence heard at a child sexual abuse inquiry.

AAP

Providing a roof over every head is our utmost priority: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar

CHANDIGARH: Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Tuesday that providing a roof over every family is the utmost priority of the state government, therefore the officers of the Housing for All department should complete all the work related to this at the earliest.

The Times of India

Health Department issues advisory on face masks, festival congregations and testing

Bengaluru

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Andhra Pradesh: 754 procedures included in Aarogyasri scheme

District teaching hospital to function as nodal centre for PHCs, CHCs, and village clinics

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Bihar Mahagathbandhan 2.0: CM Nitish announces portfolios of new Ministers

CM Nitish Kumar has retained the Home Department while Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav got the Health Department. See full list on Dynamite News:

Tribune News Service

Following the collapse of NYC carriage horse, a witness, councilman and animal rights activists call on DA to probe industry

NEW YORK — Animal rights activists and City Councilman Bob Holden are demanding that the Manhattan D.A. launch a criminal investigation into the carriage horse industry after a horse collapsed last week in Hell’s Kitchen.

Tribune News Service

Polio virus detected in NYC wastewater, health officials say

NEW YORK — The polio virus has been detected in New York City, health authorities said Friday, a jarring discovery arriving three weeks after the long-defeated virus reemerged in Rockland County north of the city. The potentially deadly virus was detected in sewage samples collected in the city.

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Shortage of drugs hits many government hospitals in Tamil Nadu

Antibiotics top the list; hospitals are managing with local purchases

The Hindu

Karnataka government directs private hospitals to set aside beds for COVID patients

C V Raman and Bowring hospitals have also been directed to reserve 50 beds each for COVID patients

Tribune News Service

Mayor Adams signs off on 6 laws to bolster abortion rights in NYC

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed off on six new laws Friday aimed at bolstering women’s access to abortions — a response to the Supreme Court’s decision in June to overturn Roe v. Wade.

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Pharmacies want over-the-counter COVID-19 antiviral access in Australia, as more people look to take oral treatments

Two COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments have been approved for use in Australia, and some say they should be more readily available.

The Hindu

Private hospitals in Erode suspend OP services for a day in protest against Health Department’s action over oocyte sale

Outpatient services in 250 private hospitals across the district were suspended on Saturday in response to the Erode branch of Indian Medical Association’s call for a strike against the Health Department’s urgency to close Sudha Hospitals in a case related to illegal oocyte sale.

The Hindu

Karnataka modifies Arogya Bandhu scheme

The number has been limited to 12 now

The Hindu

Tackling a scourge

Govt. has come up with Comprehensive Cancer Care (CCC) strategy for early detection and treatment of increasing incidence of the disease besides spreading awareness among public

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