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NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health's Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Units Recognized with Silver Beacon Awards for Excellence - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health today announced that their Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) and Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) both
Rady Children’s Health co-president and CEO steps down
The CEO and co-president of Rady Children’s Health is stepping down, the health care system announced on Thursday.
L.A. County transforms vacant buildings into ‘mental health treatment village’
Los Angeles County leaders are breaking ground Friday on a new mental health treatment complex that will transform long-vacant buildings on a historic Norwalk hospital campus into a “village” for c…
KFF Health News: Rural Health Transformation Fund Allocation
KFF Health published a story March 4 detailing concerns from hospital leaders and lawmakers across the country about how states plan to spend new federal rural health funding.
UC Davis medical students showcase research that could shape future health care
The UC Davis Medical Center is one of the nation's top teaching hospitals, and before med students can earn their medical degree, they need to show they know how to conduct research.
Maine hospitals, health advocates debate bill that would cap hospital prices
The proposed bill would cap hospital prices at 200% of Medicare rates.
Freeman Health expands by acquiring Northwest Health
Freeman Health System welcomes Northwest Health System to its care network.
Community Health Systems Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell Four Arkansas Hospitals to Freeman Health System
Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CYH) announced today that a subsidiary of the Company has signed a definitive agreement to sell substantially all of th...
Investigation continues into cause of massive industrial explosion in Logan Twp., N.J.
The investigation is underway after a massive industrial explosion in Logan Township, New Jersey sent five people to the hospital on Wednesday.
1,473 injured since Saturday: Health Ministry summarizes first days of Operation Roaring Lion
As of 7 a.m. on March 5, 2026, 145 people remain hospitalized or are currently being treated in emergency departments, the ministry said.
State officials join ceremony to commemorate Waterbury Hospital joining UConn Health
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Waterbury Hospital is now officially a part of the UConn Health Community Network. State leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday celebrating the partnership that …
In Sierra Leone, a New Maternal Hospital Aims to be the Blueprint
The country has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Isata Dumbuya, a nurse and midwife, has made it her mission to change that.
Becker’s Hospital Review Names RWJBarnabas Health to 2025 “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs" List
RWJBarnabas Health has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 100 hospitals and health systems with great heart programs for the third consecutive year in 2025. The hospitals, health systems and institutes recognized on this list are distinguished for their excellence in heart and vascular care.
Alameda Health System layoffs deferred while county explores options
A plan to slash 188 health care jobs at the East Bay’s safety net hospital would heavily impact mental health programs. County leaders hope to avoid this.
N.Y. AG demands NYU Langone resume transgender youth health program
James ordered the hospital to resume care within 10 days.
Understanding the New Dietary Guidelines: 10 Tips for Healthier Eating - NYC Health + Hospitals
You may have heard that new Dietary Guidelines for Americans were recently released. Many recommendations in the new guidelines remain the same, such as eating plenty of fruits and...
AHA podcast: Advancing Community Health
Doug Brown, partner with Manatt Health and current chair of the AHA’s Foster G. McGaw Prize Committee, discusses how hospitals are tackling food insecurity, workforce development, safe neighborhoods and other social drivers of health through authentic community partnerships. Discover what it takes for hospitals to truly serve as cornerstones of their communities, and how the Foster G.
Flu was again worse than covid this winter. Is that pattern here to stay?
Flu has overtaken covid in infections and hospitalizations during the winter respiratory virus season, and their virulence is becoming similar.
Vehicle crashes into business in Gardner, one person hospitalized
One person was taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a commercial building in Gardner on Tuesday afternoon.
Oregon sees sharp rise in e-scooter injuries as the zippy rides grow more popular
Hospital visits tied to e-scooters have more than doubled in recent years, according to new state data.
Man in apparent mental health crisis taken by ICE from hospital, transferred out of state
A 27-year-old man, who is a citizen of Mexico was taken by ICE agents from a hospital and out of state against the advice of medical professionals who diagnosed him with acute mental illness.
Letitia James demands NYU Langone resume transgender treatment for kids after hospital axes program
Understanding the New Food Pyramid: 10 Tips for Healthier Eating - NYC Health + Hospitals
You may have heard that new Dietary Guidelines for Americans were recently released. Many recommendations in the new guidelines remain the same, such as eating plenty of fruits and...
Hospitals add body cameras in Kansas City health system deployment
Deal equips 68 FirstVu Pro cameras and 9 docks at a Kansas City health system within a 24-hospital, $12B network, opening a three-year cloud subscription.
Charlotte Stone Named Leader of the Quarter for UNC Health Pardee
Charlotte Stone Named Leader of the Quarter for UNC Health Pardee
The quiet billing shift driving up health costs
The so-called coding intensity corresponds with an increase in hospital use of AI to help document patient visits.
A Danish Program Takes On the Stigma of Mental Illness
One of Us, run by Denmark’s health ministry, works with people with mental health conditions to share their stories in schools, hospitals and police stations, helping turn fear into understanding.
Workplace violence rising in health care as hospital shooting renews security concerns
While shootings inside hospitals remain extremely rare, violence in health care settings more broadly is a growing national concern.A patient and a visitor are
NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Unveils Newly Renovated and Expanded Oncology and Infusion Center - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health today announced the opening of its newly renovated and expanded Oncology and Infusion Center, a significant
Medicaid Coverage Supports Rural Patients, Hospitals, and Communities
One in seven Americans live in rural areas and rely on rural hospitals and health systems for the health and well-being of their communities.
Understanding the New Food Pyramid: 10 Tips to Healthier Eating - NYC Health + Hospitals
You may have heard that new Dietary Guidelines for Americans were recently released. Our expert medical providers and dietitians know what we eat and drink plays a big role in...
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur Rings In Lunar New Year with Celebration for Patients and Residents - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur Skilled Nursing Facility partnered with NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Gouverneur, part of the public health
Tampa General earns top hospital honor for eighth consecutive year
Newsweek and Statista also recognized Tampa General as a leader in infection prevention.
Northern Light Health pushes back on insurance cost-cutting bill
The legislation would cap hospital charges to no more than 200% of the Medicare rate for the same service.
Vanderbilt Health to Become Tennessee Titans’ Official Healthcare Provider
In addition to sports and event medicine services, the partnership brings two community leaders together for exciting new initiatives centered around the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and community youth sports.
Health Ministry says 960 people have been treated at hospitals since start of Iran fighting
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Hospitals are making cuts after ‘big beautiful bill,’ fueling Democrats’ midterm attacks
In northeast Georgia, a hospital closed its maternity ward. In rural New Hampshire, a community health center shuttered. And in Iowa, a Des Moines hospital system laid off dozens of employees and closed a clinic.
Hospitals are making cuts after ‘big beautiful bill,’ fueling Democrats’ midterm attacks
In northeast Georgia, a hospital closed its maternity ward. In rural New Hampshire, a community health center shuttered. And in Iowa, a Des Moines hospital system laid off dozens of employees and closed a clinic.
Two found dead at Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in apparent murder-suicide, police say
The hospital remained in lockdown as a security measure late Sunday evening.
Val Chmerkovskiy hospitalized during 'Dancing With the Stars' tour
Val Chmerkovskiy ended up in a hospital in Peoria, Ill., while on tour with his fellow 'Dancing With the Stars' pros and contestant alums like Andy Richter and Elaine Hendrix.
Patient, visitor dead after apparent murder-suicide at Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Sunday night
At this time, WBRC has confirmed that there was a shooting, but details are limited.
Homewood Police investigating apparent murder-suicide at Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital
At this time, WBRC has confirmed that there was a shooting, but details are limited.
UCLA Health Receives $100M for Mental Health Treatment
UCLA Health has received the largest single gift in its history devoted to mental health care: $100 million to expand mental and behavioral health services at the health campus, in part by supporting construction of a new neuropsychiatric hospital.
Politics live: Penny Wong warns Australians of ‘serious travel disruptions’ due to Iran conflict; NSW to review hospital maintenance after outbreaks of mould and bird lice
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Health Ministry tells hospitals to move operations to protected and underground areas
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New mental health facility set to open in south Oklahoma City
A newly renovated mental health facility in south Oklahoma City is set to open within days, with dozens of patients from Griffin Memorial Hospital to a modern campus.
Mission Health lifts flu-related visitation limits, citing decrease in cases
Mission Health has lifted all flu-related visitor restrictions across its hospitals and affiliated facilities in western North Carolina.
March 2026
March’s issue focused on healthcare, with our list of the state’s top hospitals based on analysis of reports from both public and private agencies. We also featured a Q&A with Dr. Hershey Bell, founding dean of Methodist University School of Medicine, which welcomes its first cohort in July. Another feature was on a Triad nonprofit’s […]
Kansas’ new ID law could have health consequences for trans people
Happy Friday. If I ever have kids, I want them to be treated at the newly christened Dolly Parton Children's Hospital in Tennessee. What’s your favorite
VENU President of Growth and Strategy Terri Liebler Featured on Billboard Finance 50 Panel Discussing the Future of Live Entertainment
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., February 27, 2026--Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE American: VENU), owner, operator, and developer of premium entertainment and hospitality destinations, today highlighted its participation in Billboard’s Finance 50 | Music & Money Dinner, held on January 27, 2026, in Los Angeles during the biggest week in music.
AI hospital systems and digital mental health: Dubai hub targets Gulf care
AI hospital systems and mental-health tools arrive in Dubai as QuantumNexis targets UAE, Saudi and wider GCC digital health markets amid market growth.
USU College of Allied Health Sciences Graduate Plays Key Role in Lifesaving Response
Navy Hospital Corpsman Third Class Adam Altreche, a 2023 USU graduate, utilized his military medical training to revive an unresponsive man ...
U-M Health again named among world’s best hospitals
The Newsweek Statista World's Best Hospitals ranking for 2026 puts U-M Health again in the top tier of hospitals globally and nationally
Preparing and Supporting the Next Generation of Health Care Leaders
The AHA Next Generation Leaders Fellowship focuses on developing leaders and empowering them to bring about real and lasting change in the hospitals and health systems in which they serve, as well as in our field overall.
Hospitals warn of dire consequences if Maine bill makes health care cheaper
Supporters say similar caps in other states are a sign that it could work here.
Alameda County looks for $10M to stave off health care layoffs and program closures
Alameda Health System workers and union leaders said their units are already stretched too thin and criticized administrators.
R.I. legislators take aim at private equity in health care
The legislation would create a “transparency and early warning” system that could potentially prevent private equity from buying up R.I. hospitals in the future.
Pistachio Billionaires Give UCLA $100 Million for Mental Health
Lynda and Stewart Resnick, the billionaire co-owners of agricultural giant the Wonderful Company, are giving $100 million to UCLA Health to fund the expansion of a neuropsychiatric hospital and mental health campus.
As literacy rates lag, a pediatric hospital is screening for reading ability
For some young children in Columbus, Ohio, reading assessments don’t start in the kindergarten classroom — they happen first in the doctor’s office.
UConn Health, Aetna reach agreement to restore in-network coverage
FARMINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — UConn Health and insurance provider Aetna have reached a multi-year agreement which restores full in-network access to UConn Health’s hospitals, physicians and clinical s…
Sisters Welcome Babies Hours Apart at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx - NYC Health + Hospitals
In a remarkable coincidence, sisters Jenny Aguilar and Wendy Aguilar gave birth to healthy babies just hours apart at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central
Robert Adamson, RWJBarnabas Health Chief Information Officer, Honored by Becker’s Hospital Review as a 2026 CIO to Know
Robert T. Adamson, PharmD, FASHP, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, was honored as one of just 135 hospital and health system CIOs to know nationwide by Becker’s Hospital Review. This is the second consecutive year that Dr. Adamson has appeared on this list.
WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region and Pan American Health Organization sign agreement to strengthen hospital resilience
25 February 2026 (EMRO/PAHO)—WHO’s Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) have signed a Memorandum of Arrangement to strengthen collaboration on making hospitals safer and better prepared for health emergencies and disasters. At a time of growing instability and constrained resources, this collaboration positions hospitals as a dependable anchor for communities, ensuring they remain open, functional, and capable of delivering life-saving care when it matters most.
Hospitals fighting measles confront a challenge: Few doctors have seen it before
As U.S. hospitals face an increasing risk of encountering measles, and pressure to immediately spot it, health care workers face an unusual barrier: Many don’t know what it looks like.
Biohacking To Business Travel: Hospitality As Longevity Laboratory
Why hospitality may be the real longevity laboratory—how everyday business travel is redefining healthspan, wellbeing, and the future of the longevity economy.
WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region and Pan American Health Organization sign agreement to strengthen hospital resilience
Cairo, Egypt, 25 February 2026 — WHO’s Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) have signed a Memorandum of Arrangement to strengthen collaboration on making...
Maine hospitals, health reform advocates spar over proposed bill to regulate prices
Advocates say the proposed bill would improve health affordability. Hospital executives say it could lead to closures and service losses, if passed.
Encompass Health recognized for corporate excellence on Fortune and Forbes 2026 lists
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC), the nation's largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, today announced it has been named to the Fortune 2026 World's Most Admired Companies list and the Forbes 2026 America's Best Companies list. These distinctions underscore the Company's continued excellence in patient care, corporate culture and long-term performance.
Warnock invites South Georgia hospital CEO to State of the Union amid rural health care funding concerns
Evans Memorial Hospital CEO Bill Lee will attend as Sen. Raphael Warnock's guest, as the Claxton hospital faces a $1 million shortfall and potential cuts to ICU services tied to federal healthcare changes.
NYC’s Award-Winning Nursing Homes Featured in New Episode of NYC Health + Hospitals Podcast The Remedy - NYC Health + Hospitals
New York, NY – NYC Health + Hospitals today released a new episode of its podcast, The Remedy, featuring leaders and health care providers from the
Trump cites health care issues in Greenland saying he’s sending a hospital ship. His claims are off
President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post Saturday that he would deploy a hospital ship to Greenland, alleging many people there are sick and not receiving care, even though both of the…
Trump cites health care issues in Greenland saying he’s sending a hospital ship. His claims are off
President Donald Trump has said the U.S. is sending a hospital ship to Greenland because people there are not getting care, but the claim faces pushback.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Appoints Christopher Wilson as Chief Nursing Officer - NYC Health + Hospitals
New York, NY – NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue today announced the appointment of Christopher G. Wilson, MSN, RN, CNML, CENP, NEA-BC, FACHE as Chief
Need a visiting nurse? Florida home health care stands out in U.S.
Need post-hospital care at home? U.S. News & World Report gives Florida top marks for home health care.
Obesity is linked to 1 in 10 deaths from infection worldwide — and scientists are still learning why
A new study finds that people with obesity are more likely to be hospitalized with or die from severe infections.
Hospitals fighting this virus confront a challenge – few doctors have seen it
As the Carolinas near 1,000 cases, health care workers who’ve never seen this vaccine-preventable disease can get caught by surprise.
Hospitals Fighting Measles Confront a Challenge: Few Doctors Have Seen It Before
As the number of cases grows to about 1,000 in the Carolinas, health care workers who’ve never seen the vaccine-preventable disease can get caught by surprise.
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Dr. Cliff Moore, the chief medical officer at Women’s Hospital, holds the two Cardiotocography monitors that are currently used during delivery to monitor the heat rate and contractions on Monday,
Corewell Health East to pay to settle disability discrimination suit
EEOC alleged that Corewell Health East, formerly known as William Beaumont Hospital, refused to accommodate a qualified nurse's disability.
🏥 Protecting Iowa’s Health Care
In rural Iowa, the nearest hospital isn’t just a building — it’s a lifeline. And in many towns, it’s the only one for miles. When that hospital struggles to hire nurses, absorb rising costs, and maintain key services, families feel it immediately — long before any announcement is made. Last week, I met with patients […]
Accolades: UVA Health ranks among America’s great hospitals and top employers
Also in this roundup: a group salutes a Virginia Athletics communicator’s career, Yale lauds a president emeritus, and more.
Temple Health reported a $50.5 million operating loss in the first half of fiscal 2026
Temple attributed some of the losses to costs related to the opening of Temple Women & Families Hospital in September.
Medicare’s AI ‘modernization’ project, and the Ohio hospital antitrust battle
Would you trust AI to help you pick your Medicare plan?
Attacks on Ukraine’s health care increased by 20% in 2025
Since the beginning of the full-scale war on 24 February 2022, WHO has documented at least 2881 attacks on health care in Ukraine, affecting health workers, facilities, ambulances, and medical warehouses.
PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
IN THE SPOTLIGHT PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea) is making significant progress in strengthening pandemic preparedness, with dedicated support from the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC).Aligned with the WHO Global Influenza Strategy and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework Partnership Contribution High‑Level Implementation Plan III (2024–2030), the country is strengthening its capacity to prepare for and respond to influenza and other respiratory threats. In early 2025, a core team from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) participated in a two‑day virtual workshop, which included a mini‑simulation exercise. The workshop was organized by WHO SEARO in collaboration with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Secretariat at WHO headquarters and the WHO Country Office for the DPRK. Read more A REGIONAL CONSULTATION GUIDES WHO SEARO IN DEVELOPING A ROADMAP FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PREPPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING THREATS (PRET) INITIATIVE BASED RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESSInfluenza and other respiratory pathogens with pandemic potential continue to pose major public health risks globally. To strengthen regional preparedness and response, Member States of the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR) convened in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to review and provide input on the draft Roadmap and Action Framework for Broad Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Planning (2026–2031). Supported through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) funds, the proposed roadmap aims to advance robust, integrated preparedness and response capacities for influenza and other respiratory threats across SEAR. This work is aligned with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative and the SEAR Strategic Roadmap on Health Security and Health System Resilience for Emergencies Read moreSRI LANKA’S USE OF ANTIVIRALS TO REDUCE THE SEASONAL INFLUENZA BURDEN Sri Lanka is strengthening its influenza response by placing greater emphasis on rapid testing, timely treatment, and integration with maternal health services. With support from WHO, the country is building a stronger evidence base on the burden of influenza and the value of vaccination, advancing a holistic approach to protect vulnerable populations and enhance pandemic preparedness. To reduce hospitalizations and deaths from seasonal influenza, Sri Lanka is taking proactive steps to expand access to rapid diagnostic testing and ensure prompt initiation of treatment. National clinical guidelines recommend the use of oseltamivir for individuals at high risk of complications, helping prevent severe illness and shorten the duration of infection. This strategy not only saves lives but also supports local pharmaceutical production, contributing to a reliable supply of antivirals for both seasonal outbreaks and future pandemics.Read moreBHUTAN BOOSTS PANDEMIC INFLUENZA READINESS WITH PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS FRAMEWORK PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTION SUPPORTED TRAINING AND SIMULATIONSOriginally developed in 2012, the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) has long served as Bhutan’s central framework for managing influenza threats. In 2024, the plan underwent a comprehensive update to reflect evolving global and regional guidance, lessons learned from the COVID‑19 pandemic, and new capacities developed under the PIP Framework. The revised NIPPRP is now more clearly aligned with Bhutan’s broader emergency and disaster risk management structures, ensuring a coordinated, whole‑of‑government approach to pandemic response. As part of efforts to strengthen national pandemic preparedness, Bhutan conducted three national‑level training sessions followed by simulation exercises on influenza pandemic preparedness and response at five sentinel hospitals between April and May 2025, with support from the PIP Partnership Contribution (PC). These activities brought together more than 140 health professionals and key partners from across the country, with a focus on operationalizing the updated NIPPRP and enhancing readiness at key frontline facilities. Read moreSTRENGTHENING INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE: WHO BRINGS TOGETHER INFLUENZA EXPERTS FROM SOUTH-EAST ASIA AND WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONSThe World Health Organization (WHO) convened the 18th Bi‑regional Meeting of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and Influenza Surveillance for the WHO South‑East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9–11 September 2025. Hosted by the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), the meeting brought together representatives from Member States, Territories, and Areas across both regions, alongside experts from the WHO Collaborating Centres for Reference and Research on Influenza in Australia and Japan, the WHO Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals in the United States, quadripartite partners (WOAH and FAO), and other technical counterparts. The consultation provided a platform to review progress, share experiences, and outline priorities for strengthening influenza and respiratory pathogen surveillance across the two WHO regions.Read moreNETWORKS AND TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIPSSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC READINES: SOUTH-EAST ASIA ADVANCES UNITY STUDIES UNDER THE PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVEThe WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies initiative, also known as Unity Studies, provides a standardized, globally coordinated framework to support these efforts. Originally developed for influenza and adapted during COVID-19, Unity Studies enable countries to conduct rapid, nationally led investigations and studies to assess transmissibility, severity, susceptibility, and intervention effectiveness. To better prepare for future influenza pandemics, WHO has recently launched a network of sites which will be ready to conduct these investigations and studies rapidly in the event of a pandemic, or epidemic of an emerging or re-emerging respiratory pathogen. The WHO South-East Asia Region now hosts six sites of WHO GISRS Unity Studies across the five countries including Sri Lanka, strengthening regional capacity for early pandemic investigations. From 13–16 July 2025 in Colombo, the Global Public Health Summit offered an opportunity to advance this agenda. Read moreSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS THROUGH UNITY STUDIES: REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS FROM INDIA IN WHO’S SOUTH-EAST ASIA REGION As countries continue to strengthen their pandemic preparedness through investments in resilient health systems during the interpandemic period, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies Global Initiative, Global Initiative, commonly known as Unity Studies, remains a vital framework for respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness. These standardized epidemiological protocols enable countries to rapidly generate high‑quality data on transmissibility, infection severity, population immunity, and the effectiveness of public health interventions. To highlight how Unity Studies protocols are being adapted and applied in national settings, WHO Headquarters, together with WHO Regional Offices, including the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), hosted a global webinar. The session showcased case studies from India and the United Kingdom (UK), demonstrating innovative approaches to respiratory virus surveillance and pandemic readiness. Read moreSTRENGTHENING REGIONAL INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE AND PREPAREDNESS: WHO SEARO HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL WEBINAR AMID RISING H5 THREATS In response to the increasing detection of avian influenza A(H5) cases in humans globally and within the WHO South‑East Asia Region, the WHO Regional Office for South‑East Asia (SEARO) convened a regional webinar on 25 July 2025 to review preparedness mechanisms, strengthen surveillance pathways, and promote timely reporting of unusual respiratory events. The virtual session brought together more than 50 participants from Ministries of Health, National Influenza Centres (NICs), National IHR Focal Points (NFPs), WHO Headquarters, WHO Country Offices across the Region, and WHO Collaborating Centres (CCs) for influenza. The webinar provided an opportunity to share situational updates, discuss surveillance gaps, and reinforce coordination mechanisms critical for early detection and rapid response to avian influenza threats. Read moreOther Key PIP Updates (July-December 2025)MEMBER STATES:Bangladesh drafted and conducted a series of Core Group Meetings in 2025 to review and update the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan for Respiratory Pathogens. In addition, the country carried out Rapid Response Team (RRT) trainings on seasonal and avian influenza and other re‑emerging infectious diseases. Bangladesh also updated its epidemiological data‑training programme for physicians at sentinel surveillance sites, using a revised epidemiological data‑collection tool.Bhutan revised and updated its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) in 2025 and developed a national Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for influenza outbreak management. DPR Korea conducted a nationwide simulation exercise in July 2025 to support the update of its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (2019). This followed a PRET‑based virtual orientation and mini‑simulation exercise held in May 2025 by SEARO and the WHO PRET Secretariat. The comprehensive exercise, conducted across central and provincial levels, assessed strengths and gaps in pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The feedback gathered has been incorporated into the revised draft plan to address identified weaknesses and strengthen overall readiness.India conducted a targeted nationwide online re‑orientation training on review and updates to the influenza portal for all State Surveillance Officers (SSOs) and relevant officials using the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP). The training emphasized correct marking and reporting of influenza samples as “unsubtypable” or “not subtyped” where applicable, to ensure accurate national surveillance.Maldives conducted simulation exercises in three atolls based on its existing National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP). The country plans to conduct similar exercises in three additional atolls after updating the NPPRP in 2026. In addition, Maldives conducted training on FluID and FluMart as part of a broader data‑management training package for Ministry of Health and Health Protection Agency officials, aimed at improving routine reporting to WHO platforms and the DHIS2 system.In Myanmar, technical support was provided to the National Influenza Centre (NIC) through dedicated human‑resource support (January–December 2025) to sustain data management and laboratory detection capacity for influenza and other emerging and re‑emerging respiratory viruses. This support also included strengthening genomic sequencing capacity.Nepal conducted a consultative workshop on the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP) in July 2025. The workshop engaged key stakeholders from multiple sectors to review lessons from past pandemic responses, assess current mechanisms, and gather critical inputs for strengthening national preparedness. Key recommendations included revising the 2019 NPPRP and developing an updated Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan aligned with emerging risks, national priorities, and relevant international frameworks. Nepal also held a two day workshop dedicated to advancing the National Action Plan for Genomic Surveillance, aimed at reinforcing the country’s capacities for early detection and monitoring of emerging respiratory pathogens.Sri Lanka received the final report from WHO on the feasibility assessment for conducting an Influenza Burden of Disease (BoD) study in the country. The assessment, conducted from 28 April to 9 May 2025, included a desk review of existing data sources, document review, visits to sentinel surveillance sites, and key informant interviews. The study identified critical data sources required for a future BoD assessment, as well as their availability and quality. Officials from the Epidemiology Unit, the National Influenza Centre (NIC), and SARI/ILI sentinel hospitals across the country participated in the assessment.Timor Leste conducted on‑the‑job training and monitoring activities at two sentinel surveillance sites to strengthen surveillance and laboratory capacity for the detection of SARI, ILI, ARI, and other respiratory infections. REGIONAL OFFICE:SEARO conducted a Member States Consultation on the first draft of the Regional Roadmap and Strategic Action Framework for implementing WHO’s PRET‑based broad respiratory pathogen pandemic planning for 2026–2031. The consultation took place on 29–30 October 2025 during the final two days of the Regional PIP PC Annual Review and PRET Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Participants included representatives from Member States, WHO Country Offices, WHO SEARO, WHO Headquarters, partner agencies, and invited multidisciplinary technical experts. They reviewed the draft and provided detailed feedback, which has since been incorporated into a revised version. The consultation helped shape a shared regional vision for robust, PRET‑aligned pandemic preparedness, building on country‑level progress, addressing existing gaps and challenges, and aligning with global and regional health security frameworks. The publication is planned for release during the SEAR regional committee in 2026.SEARO documented the evolution of the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Planning process in the Region, tracing its development from its origins as a planning tool for responding to avian influenza outbreaks in 2006, through the experiences of the 2009 and 2019 pandemics, to the current status. The document outlines the way forward for respiratory pathogen pandemic planning across all 10 SEAR countries, aligning future national plans with WHO’s PRET Framework for broad respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness.The Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) Unit has drafted the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Guidance on Influenza Prevention and Control, aligned with the Global Influenza Strategy and other regional initiatives. The draft is currently under review. Although this technical product was developed in response to a request from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (MoPH‑DPRK), SEARO is finalizing it for use not only in DPRK but also across all Member States in the Region.The Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit, in collaboration with WHE/SEARO, completed a regional landscape analysis on key barriers, challenges, and opportunities for the introduction of seasonal influenza vaccination in WHO South‑East Asia Regional (SEAR) countries.Additionally, the Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit has completed a regional landscape analysis of influenza vaccine procurement systems across the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR).KEY MEETINGS AND PUBLICATIONSMEETINGS:Six-month progress review of the implementation of the PIP-PC workplans in SEAR, focusing on Outputs 1 and 2 for the period January to June 2025, and held virtually across three sessions on 4, 8, and 10 July 2025. Read moreAnnual Regional Meeting (Hybrid) on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) and WHO’s Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Implementation in SEAR in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27 to 30 October 2025. Read more18th Bi-regional Meeting (Virtual) of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and influenza surveillance in WHO South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9 to 11 September 2025. Read morePUBLICATIONSImplications of influenza A virus surveillance in Southeast Asian Region countries: a scoping review of approaches for the surveillance of swine influenza viruses at human-swine interfaces. Read moreAnnual South-East Asia regional meeting on operational planning for implementation of global influenza strategy and preparedness for respiratory viruses in 2025 Report on annual review meeting of implementation of pandemic influenza preparedness (PIP) partnership Contribution (PC) Fund in South-East Asia Region and the simulation exercise on PRET Status of influenza in who south-East Asia Region
Trump tried to troll Greenland's free public health care system with U.S. Navy hospital ships still in dock. 'It’s a no thank you from here'
"That is a deliberate choice — and a fundamental part of our society,” Nielsen said. "That is not how it works in the USA, where it costs money to see a doctor.”
Thanks but no thanks: Trump’s hospital ship plan provokes defense of Greenland health care system
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would deploy a hospital ship to Greenland, alleging that many people there are sick and not receiving care, even though both of the U.S. Navy’s hospital ships are currently docked at a shipyard in Alabama.
Denmark Rejects Trump’s Plan to Send Hospital Boat to Greenland
Denmark’s defense minister said Greenland did not need health care assistance, a day after President Trump said he planned to send a “great hospital boat” to the island.
Denmark Rejects Trump’s Plan to Send Hospital Boat to Greenland
Denmark’s defense minister said Greenland did not need health care assistance, a day after President Trump said he planned to send a “great hospital boat” to the island.
CT hospital, health insurer battle over contract, with patients caught in middle. Where it stands.
Without a contract between provider and the health insurer, patients may find themselves suddenly “out-of-network” and facing significantly higher out-of-pocket costs.
Three fighters transported to the hospital following UFC Houston
Better to be safe than sorry … Following UFC Houston last night (Sat., Feb. 21, 2026) inside Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, promotion officials confirmed to MMAmania.com that three fighters were transported to a local hospital for precautionary reasons after sustaining damage in their respective bouts. The fighters were Ramiz Brahimaj, Nora Cornolle, and UFC […]
Trump says he’s sending a hospital boat to Greenland
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he is sending a hospital boat to Greenland, the Arctic island and Danish territory he has sought to acquire.
Trump Says He Is Sending Hospital Ship to Greenland
It wasn’t clear what prompted the decision or nor was it clear why the people of Greenland need a hospital ship.
Mississippi health system shuts down clinics statewide after ransomware attack
The attack was launched on Thursday and prompted hospital officials to close all of its 35 clinics across the state.
Woman killed in UIC lot was on way to appointment with infant; suspect found dead: investigators
The person accused of fatally shooting a woman with a baby in a West Side hospital parking garage earlier this month was found dead, officials said.
Cuba says US oil blockades are pushing healthcare system to the brink
Cuba’s Health Minister says the country is headed to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, saying the US blockade of oil on his country is rendering hospitals helpless and puts thousands of lives at risk.
Catholic Medical Center ending outpatient mental health services
The hospital will continue to offer emergency services through the emergency department
Lawmakers talk zoning changes, homeschooling: CT politics news
Plus: Talk of bans on non-disclosure agreements and sale-leasebacks of hospitals, Medicaid reimbursement rates and more.