
South Korea Faces Healthcare Challenges Amid Junior Doctors’ Strike
South Korea confronts a healthcare challenge as nearly 10,000 junior doctors strike against plans to increase medical school admissions, leaving hospitals understaffed.
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South Korea confronts a healthcare challenge as nearly 10,000 junior doctors strike against plans to increase medical school admissions, leaving hospitals understaffed.
WHO reports only 11 Gaza hospitals remain partially functional, raising alarm over healthcare collapse amid ongoing conflict.
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Brazilian nurse Thuany Silva turns her struggle with long COVID into a mission to study its mental health impact, highlighting the psychological challenges faced by patients and healthcare workers.
England is constructing emergency COVID-19 ‘surge hubs’ to address a record rise in cases and hospitalizations, while facing test shortages ahead of New Year’s Eve.
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Healthcare workers in Rome surprise COVID-19 patients with Easter chocolates, bringing joy and hope to those in isolation during the holiday.
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Brazilian doctor Bruno, leading a team at a Rio de Janeiro field hospital, shares insights on battling COVID-19, saying Brazil has ‘passed the worst stage’ as he treats 200 patients daily.
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New York City nurse Yuchen Lin shares her frontline experience battling COVID-19, aiding underserved communities, and warns of a potential second wave as the pandemic continues.
Russian medical professionals share personal stories from the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing the challenges and sacrifices faced in their battle against the virus.