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Higher Medicare rebates to cut contraception costs in NSW

Higher Medicare rebates to cut contraception costs in NSW

The move is part of Australia’s $513.9m (A$792.9m) Women’s Health Package.
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South Korea finalises first comprehensive organ donation plan

Key areas include expanding donor registration agencies to the public sector.

Queensland updates 80-year-old law governing Medical Research Institute

Key reforms include expanding eligibility for commercial incentive payments.

New Zealand to ease pharmacy ownership rules under forthcoming Bill

Community pharmacies will no longer need to be mostly owned by registered pharmacists.

New regulatory regime for clinics and SPCs now in effect

The DH is now accepting clinic licence and exemption applications.

Australia announces fourth increase in aged care award wages

Registered nurses on level 2 will receive an additional $39.84 (A$60.20) per week.

New Zealand approves dual-agency approach for medical device procurement

HNZ and Pharmac will manage separate roles, with room for partnership.

India approves expansion of medical education capacity

The decision will add about 5,000 postgraduate seats.

New Zealand to modernise health workforce regulation for faster care

Key measures include quicker recognition of overseas qualifications.

Hong Kong's pathway for doctors may boost innovation

It could also stretch already limited resources in the short run.

South Korea’s MOHW holds on-site meeting on emergency care improvements

Planned reforms include developing a rapid transport–acceptance–transfer system.

Australia passes aged care reform bill ahead of new Act

It implements 58 Royal Commission recommendations.

Draft released for Australia’s health and medical research strategy

Feedback is welcome through submissions, webinars, workshops, and roundtables.

NSW health workers to get 8.5% pay rise under government deal

The increase is 4% plus 0.5% in superannuation from 1 July, and 4% from 1 July 2026.

Health New Zealand’s plan targets shorter wait times

It focuses on the government's health priorities through 2027.

Australia unveils new rules to support incoming Aged Care Act

The rules cover issues from residential care to home support packages.

India approves over 200 day care cancer centres for FY 2025-26

The unit cost for setting up each centre may go up to $172.3k (Rs. 1.49 crore).