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Exploring the Educational Landscape of Pafikotatambua.org

- by Pradipta

In a world where information is both abundant and overwhelming, finding a reliable source for educational resources has become essential. Pafikotatambua.org emerges as a prominent platform that caters to this need, providing a comprehensive and inclusive array of educational materials. This site stands as a beacon for learners, educators, and curious minds, offering a rich tapestry of knowledge that transcends traditional barriers.

The Vision Behind Pafikotatambua.org

Pafikotatambua.org is built upon the fundamental belief that education should be accessible to all, regardless of socio-economic background or geographical limitations. The very name, “Pafikotatambua,” embodies a spirit of inquiry and enlightenment, signaling a …

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Ontario family refuses to pay hospital bill

- by Pradipta

A southwestern Ontario woman has received an $8,400 bill from a hospital in Windsor, Ont., after she refused to put her mother in a nursing home she hated — and she says she has no intention of paying it.

Michele Campeau and her 83-year-old mother, Ruth Poupard, are caught up in a relatively new law that allows hospitals to place discharged patients into nursing homes not of their choosing in order to free up beds. If patients refuse to move, they face a fine of $400 per day as they remain in the hospital.

The bill came from Hotel-Dieu Grace

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Steward’s financial woes raise questions about for-profit health care

- by Pradipta

While the fate of Steward Health Care’s nine hospitals in Massachusetts remains in doubt, lawmakers and others are discussing what — and who — is to blame for the precarious state of the medical system. Many are pointing fingers at the role of for-profit companies, like Steward, in health care.

State and federal officials expect Steward to reveal its plan soon, and said they’re reviewing several potential options should Steward shutter any of its Massachusetts facilities.

In a meeting last week with congressional staffers, Steward executives said the company plans to leave Massachusetts, according to US Rep. Stephen Lynch, a

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Attacks on Health Care Bi-Monthly News Brief: 27 December 2023 – 09 January 2024 – Sudan

- by Pradipta

SHCC Attacks on Health Care

The section aligns with the definition of attacks on health care used by the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC).

Africa

Kenya

15 December 2023: Along Dadaab-Garissa road, near Dadaab, Garissa county, four health officials were killed and two others injured when an Al-Shabaab-planted IED detonated, hitting the four-wheel drive car they were traveling in. The vehicle was also damaged. The health team was conducting the Garissa County TB exercise when the incident happened. Source: The Star

Nigeria

21 December 2023: In Kanbi, Moro, Moro LGA, Kwara state, the medical director of Dafikayo Clinic

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Study: Outpatients Prefer Palliative Telehealth over Clinic Visits

- by Pradipta

Patients with advanced cancer prefer to receive palliative care via telehealth rather than visiting a clinic, a recent study has found.

During the pandemic, 67% of 200 surveyed cancer patients said they favored telehealth over clinics. After the public health emergency ended, 61% of those patients still maintained a preference for virtual care, according to the research published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.

“Few studies have examined patient preferences for telehealth in palliative care after the availability of COVID-19 vaccines,” researchers indicated. “We examined patient preferences for video versus in-person visits and factors contributing to preferences in

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World leaders commit to redouble efforts towards universal health coverage by 2030

- by Pradipta

Today, at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly High-Level Meeting, world leaders have approved a new Political Declaration on “Universal Health Coverage (UHC): expanding our ambition for health and well-being in a post-COVID world”.

The declaration is hailed as a vital catalyst for the international community to take big and bold actions and mobilize the necessary political commitments and financial investments to achieve the UHC target of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

The UHC target measures the ability of countries to ensure that everyone receives the health care they need, when and where they need it, without facing

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Governor Healey wants Steward Health Care out of Massachusetts – NBC Boston

- by Pradipta

The office of Gov. Maura Healey said Friday that the embattled Steward Health Care system has to get out of Massachusetts.

“The financial information that Steward provided this week continues to be incomplete and insufficient. “What Stewards must do from this point forward is clear – complete an orderly transition out of Massachusetts,” said the governor’s office in a statement Friday.

Elected officials have been pressuring Steward, the owner of nine health care facilities across the state, including Carney Hospital in Dorchester, to turn over its financial records. But so far, the Dallas-based company has failed to do so.

The

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