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Rural hospitals are closing maternity wards. People are seeking options to give birth closer to home

Fewer than half of rural hospitals have labor and delivery units, and the number keeps dropping

The Independent UK

Majority of Scottish voters support assisted dying bill, poll reports

YouGov finds 77% in favour of proposal to allow terminally-ill people to take their own lives

The Guardian - UK

Damning report into rest-home closure

The threat of Omicron was just the final nail in the coffin of a mismanaged DHB-owned and run aged-care facility.

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‘We never thought Aari would die’: parents urge families to register their children for organ donation

Bereaved parents and those awaiting transplants for their children are supporting Consider This – which encourages people to give consent for donation

The Guardian - UK

100th patient enrolled at Centre of Excellence for Rare Diseases in Indira Gandhi Child Health Institute in Bengaluru

Six-year-old Brithi, who was born premature weighing 2.2 kg, did not cry at birth. While her parents Laxman K.R. and Sushmita got worried when doctors told them she had to be admitted in the neonatal ICU for a week, little did they realise that she would be diagnosed with a…

The Hindu

Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya to lead people in taking pledge for organ donation in Agra

AGRA: Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya will lead a large number of people in taking a pledge for organ donation in Agra on Saturday. Around ten thousand people are expected to join the event.

The Times of India

Critically ill baby cannot be helped by ‘best of modern medicine’, judge told

A specialist outlined his views as a High Court judge began to consider six-month-old Indi Gregory’s case at a hearing in London.

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Mention time limit in birth certificate for including child’s name: Karnataka High Court

Observing that a child cannot be made to suffer due to the mistake of parents in failing to include name in the birth certificate within the prescribed period, the High Court of Karnataka has directed the authorities to issue an amended birth certificate to a 23-year-old woman by inserting her…

The Hindu

Har Ghar Jal initiative: liquidating the hand pump

Sandhya Kumari, 18, enjoys free time due to tap installed in her house, part of Jal Shakti Ministry's Har Ghar Jal initiative. It aims to provide piped, potable water to every rural household in India. In Mahoba, UP, 97.5% of households now have taps. Hand pumps are still critical to…

The Hindu

A doctor’s view: Martha’s rule should be a last resort when other systems fail

It is a warning sign that the hospital’s safety policies haven’t worked, says a consultant anaesthetist

The Guardian - UK

Stillbirths in UK rose in 2021 for first time in seven years

Report suggests widening inequalities as black babies and those from deprived backgrounds more likely to be stillborn

The Guardian - UK

Germany eases naturalisation process with new draft of Citizenship Law amid criticism from Opposition

Germany's Cabinet passes draft to change citizenship law, allowing non-EU citizens to have dual citizenship & reducing naturalisation period from 8 to 5 yrs. Criticism from CDU and CSU, but experts say it's a step in the right direction & will help attract skilled workers.

The Hindu

Scotland’s population growing at lowest rate of any UK nation, census reveals

Country ageing at fastest rate on record and small rise in population due to inward migration, delayed survey shows

The Guardian - UK

Programme to distribute menstrual cups inaugurated in Chennai

Pilot programme launched to provide menstrual cups to 1,500 women in 12 localities in South Chennai. HLL Lifecare's CSR initiative ennVee Solutions provides M cups. Thinkal project implemented by HLL Management Academy. Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner & Mayor support scheme. Training & awareness key to success. Scheme to be reviewed…

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Census results show Scotland has record high population of 5.4 million

Scotland’s population was estimated to be 5,436,600 on Census Day on March 20 2022, according to new data released today by National Records of…

WEKU

Rural nursing home operators say new staff rules would cause more closures

The Biden administration says a recently proposed minimum staffing standard would help ensure quality care, but nursing home leaders predict it will accelerate a trend of closures in rural America.

The Conversation

Will free teaching degrees fix the teacher shortage? It's more complicated than that

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has opened a new front in the national campaign to attract and retain teachers. Amid ongoing teacher shortages, Victoria will offer fee-free education for high school teaching degrees from next year.

The Independent UK

Progress made in maternity care ‘not good enough’, says Nottingham NHS trust chief

Trust was deemed to have improved its maternity services following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission

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Happiness of girls and young women at lowest level since 2009, shows UK poll

Nine out of 10 seven to 21-year-olds feel worried or anxious and only 17% feel very happy, shows ‘devastating’ Girlguiding survey

The Independent UK

Nottingham NHS trust chief executive says improved rating ‘not good enough’

The trust was deemed to have improved its maternity services following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

The Independent UK

Midwife education facing ‘unprecedented’ challenges

The Royal College of Midwives is now calling for ‘substantial and sustained investment’ in higher education.

The Guardian - UK

Two in five inpatients in England report health decline while on NHS waiting list

New CQC report also finds growing number of patients think there are too few nurses to care for them

The Hindu

With Ayushman Bhav campaign, Health Ministry aims to provide healthcare services to ‘maximum number of people possible’

Ayushman Bhav campaign, initiated by Health Ministry, aims to provide comprehensive healthcare services to every village and town in India. It will be launched virtually by President Droupadi Murmu on September 13

Evening Standard

Daniel Khalife’s mother says her son does ‘not live in reality’ as she urges him to seek help

Mother of terror accused breaks silence to urge son to seek help

The Guardian - UK

Young people leave care, then are hung out to dry. Why don’t we help them get to university instead?

Getting looked-after children into university will save money, break intergenerational cycles and improve lives, says actor, writer and campaigner Floella Benjamin

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