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New Zealand's ACT party proposes $400 million over four years to help GP clinics pay doctors more and keep appointments available. The funding aims to encourage experienced doctors to work longer hours instead of retiring early or moving overseas.
Canada's government announced it will permanently block access to assisted suicide for people whose only medical condition is mental illness, ending years of debate. The decision prioritizes better mental health care over expanding end-of-life options.
Japan's health ministry is protecting patients with rare diseases and chronic conditions from controversial new prescription drug fees launching next March. Cancer patients and those with long-term conditions like atopic dermatitis won't face extra costs for their essential medications.
Illinois just passed three groundbreaking laws that bring menopause out of the shadows and into the conversation where it belongs. Half the world's population will experience it, and now they'll have better education, healthcare, and legal protection.
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The World Health Organization just assembled a dream team of 21 leading scientists from around the globe to guide healthcare through the AI and biotech revolution. The council includes youth voices and experts spanning gene editing, precision medicine, and emerging technologies.
Scientists are getting closer to an HIV cure, but advocates want to make sure long-term survivors don't lose vital benefits when breakthrough treatments arrive. Researchers and survivor groups are calling for policy protections now, before medical progress leaves vulnerable patients behind.
Greece just passed a law protecting cancer survivors from insurance discrimination when applying for loans. The "Right to be Forgotten" means your cancer history won't define your financial future.
A new bipartisan Senate bill could finally establish a federal office dedicated to men's health after two decades of failed attempts. The momentum this time feels different, with support from both parties and the Trump administration backing research into men's growing health crisis.
Doctors will soon earn nearly 20% more for helping patients quit smoking, a change that could save thousands of lives. The Medicare policy shift addresses a critical gap in care that's left most smokers without proper support.
Health experts in Lagos are calling for the return of suspended medical guidelines that could help doctors save women dying from pregnancy complications. The 2022 policy was meant to clarify when emergency care is legal, but opposition stalled it for nearly three years.
Germany's parliament is pushing to make every citizen an organ donor unless they opt out, a move that could save hundreds of lives each year. With 8,200 people waiting and 633 deaths in 2025 alone, lawmakers say it's time to join most of Europe in presumed consent.
The Trump administration just proposed a fix to stop drug companies from dodging Medicare price negotiations with a sneaky loophole. The change could save millions of seniors money on prescriptions starting in 2029.