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Draft released for Australia’s health and medical research strategy
Draft released for Australia’s health and medical research strategy
Feedback is welcome through submissions, webinars, workshops, and roundtables.
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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).
New Zealand fast-tracks registration for overseas-trained doctors
Applications from the US, Canada, and Singapore will be processed within two months.
Western Australia increases PATS fuel subsidy by 54%
Thanks to a $12.07m (A$18.5m) investment in the 2025-26 State Budget.
Japan delays medical expense reforms amidst political pushback
Overall health spending is still expected to surpass 12% of GDP by 2029.
Free Medicare chronic wound care scheme starts for older Australians
Fully subsidised wound care products will be provided for people aged 65 and over.
DoH Abu Dhabi and OECD partner to advance healthcare regulatory practices
This follows the initial phase of the project launched in 2019.
Nepean Hospital implements safe staffing levels in New South Wales
It has recruited over 13 full-time equivalent nurses in the emergency department.
Gov’t to roll out licensing regime for clinics and SPCs
Clinics operating as of 30 November 2018 have until 13 April next year to apply for a licence.
Qatar eyes strong cooperation with health insurance firms
A meeting was held to discuss progress in the national health insurance system.
Will weak enforcement undermine WHO’s pandemic treaty?
The global accord affirms national sovereignty in public health matters.
HK’s new public hospital fees to take effect on January 2026
The HHB and HA have conducted consultations to gather feedback on the reform direction.
India launches competency-based curricula for allied health
It focuses on 10 allied and healthcare professions.
Australian gov’t announces ‘Hospital Rescue Plan’ in Queensland
It aims to deliver 2,600 extra hospital beds across the state.
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