25

Apr

At least 82 die in Baghdad COVID hospital fire – Interior Ministry

BAGHDAD (Reuters) -A fire sparked by an oxygen tank explosion killed at least 82 people and injured 110 at a hospital in Baghdad that had been equipped to house COVID-19…

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17

Jan

Portugal’s health system on brink of collapse as COVID-19 cases surge

LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal's public health system is on the verge of collapsing as hospitals in the areas worst-affected by a worrying surge in coronavirus cases are quickly running out…

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18

Nov

Malta: Vitals hospitals deal ‘entirely led by Konrad Mizzi ministry’

The controversial takeover of state hospitals by Vitals Global Healthcare was led entirely by Konrad Mizzi’s ministry, with the government’s public-private partnership arm Projects Malta being completely sidelined, a judge…

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17

Nov

Malta: Mothers and medical staff clash over use of facemasks during childbirth

Pregnant women have raised concerns about a policy introduced at Mater Dei Hospital which demands they wear masks during childbirth, even if they tested negative for COVID-19. Over 1,200 persons…

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09

Nov

Photo Story: Hospital’s Emergency state in Naples hospital

Ambulances queue up outside at the Cotugno Hospital during the Coronavirus emergency in Naples. EPA-EFE/CIRO FUSCO

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26

Oct

Covid-19 2nd Wave – The Dramatic Scenario inside Europe’s Hospitals in Pictures

In Europe the picture is unrelentingly grim as a string of countries reported record increases, led by France, which posted more than 50,000 daily cases for the first time on…

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24

Oct

Milan’s hospital intensive care units full

Lombardy is reopening its special COVID-19 hospital at the Fiera Milano trade fair complex on Friday, the special advisor to the northern region, Guido Bertolaso, has announced. Milan has been…

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20

Jul

Malta: 10 new ventilators bring Steward’s coronavirus-related investment up to €6m

Ten new units have brought the total number of ventilators in the Gozo General Hospital up to 25, as the total Covid-19 pandemic-related investment made by Steward Health Care Malta…

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19

Apr

Small wins … Niguarda hospital closes down one of the Intensive care units as numbers go down

It is a small but very important step, and while the emergency has not ended and one cannot absolutely let the guard down the decline in the last few days of…

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12

Apr

Malta: Transition team set up to take care of medical appointments backlog – Fearne

The Health Ministry has put together a transition team that will be in charge of handling all medical appointments which have been postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Malta…

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08

Apr

Malta: Prime Minister Roberta Abela visits Gozo’s General Hospital

Malta's Prime Minister, Robert Abela and Gozo Minister, Clint Camilleri visited the Gozo  General hospital. The scope of their visit was to witness the dedicated work that is being carried…

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18

Mar

Germany to build hospital for coronavirus patients

As the number of patients infected with coronavirus in Germany topped 7,500 late Tuesday evening, the German Government has announced the creation of a new hospital completely dedicated the new…

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17

Mar

Bergamo Hospital runs out of intensive care beds

A hospital in Bergamo, among the northern cities hardest hit by the coronavirus, on Tuesday said it had run out of intensive care beds. ANSA reports that the Papa Giovanni…

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17

Mar

I want to hug my child, but I can’t – Medical Director of Cremona Hospital

For all of us who think that being stuck at home is some form of punishment, for those complaining about how difficult it is to maintain a semblance of normality,…

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10

Mar

Lack of beds and medical supplies, force doctors choose who to cure and let go

In Lombardy, the wealthy region at the heart of Italy's coronavirus outbreak, a shortage of beds and medical supplies is forcing doctors to make increasingly difficult choices. As the number…

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17

May

Shooting in Naples hospital

A young gunman wearing a helmet opened fire in the courtyard of Naples' Vecchio Pellegrini hospital overnight, sources said on Friday. The intended target appears to have been a 22-year-old…

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10

Apr

Dalai Lama ‘doing fine’ after urgent hospitalisation in New Delhi

  Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is said to be recovering well after having been hospitalised with a chest infection. He is expected to remain under observation for a…

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03

Jul

Healthcare worker arrested on suspicion of murdering 8 babies and attempted murder of 6 more

A healthcare worker has been arrested on suspicion of murdering eight babies and attempting to kill a further six at the Countess of Chester hospital in Cheshire. Cheshire police said…

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