health reform
Hong Kong extends free mortuary storage period to 28 days
Hong Kong extends free mortuary storage period to 28 days
Hospital mortuary storage spaces increased by 124% to 3,360 in 2024.
Australia to establish independent Centre for Disease Control
The new body will consolidate national evidence to address health threats.
HK’s Chronic Disease Co-Care Pilot Scheme expands medical lab services
Patients will be able to visit any of the 63 participating service points, up from 24.
Fast-tracked programme to boost bed capacity at five NZ hospitals
It is expected to provide a total of 140 additional beds by 2026.
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.
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.
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