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Australia announces fourth increase in aged care award wages
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.
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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).
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.
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