EU lines up intel-sharing, cyber squads to stop hospital hacks – POLITICO

EU lines up intel-sharing, cyber squads to stop hospital hacks – POLITICO

National governments reported 309 significant cybersecurity incidents affecting the health care sector in 2023 — more than in any other critical sector, the Commission said. The plan is a key pledge of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen — a medical doctor herself — to be completed during the first 100 days of her second term.  The plan proposes … Read more

Israeli minister makes last-ditch effort to block cease-fire with Hamas — again – POLITICO

Israeli minister makes last-ditch effort to block cease-fire with Hamas — again – POLITICO

“In the last year, using our political power, we managed to prevent this deal from going ahead, time after time.” Israel and Hamas are close to reaching a deal on a cease-fire, according to Qatari mediators. AP reported Jan. 14 that Hamas had accepted the deal. Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, speaking at a joint … Read more

Palestinian activists launched Gaza Cola to rebuild destroyed hospital

Palestinian activists launched Gaza Cola to rebuild destroyed hospital

Palestinian activist Osama Qashoo has launched a soft drink Gaza Cola designed to raise financial funds for the reconstruction of al Karama Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip destroyed by Israeli airstrikes. The beverage also acts symbolically as resistance and a practical fundraising effort for healthcare reconstruction. The red can of the beverage features the … Read more

Prospect Medical Holdings files for bankruptcy

Prospect Medical Holdings files for bankruptcy

A healthcare company that owns and operates more than 182 hospitals and clinics nationwide filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Texas federal court on Saturday. Prospect Medical Holdings, the Los Angeles-based healthcare company, sought bankruptcy protection after its previous owner extracted hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends and management fees while shareholders … Read more

Algeria wants to ‘humiliate’ us in row over influencer, says France’s interior minister – POLITICO

Algeria wants to ‘humiliate’ us in row over influencer, says France’s interior minister – POLITICO

But instead of taking him in, the north African country simply sent him back. “Algeria is seeking to humiliate France,” Retailleau, a conservative with hardline views on immigration, said on the sidelines of a visit to the western city of Nantes. “I believe we have reach a extremely worrying threshold with Algeria.” Tensions have been … Read more

Toxic powder injures Belgium PM’s office member at government building – POLITICO

Toxic powder injures Belgium PM’s office member at government building – POLITICO

Similar letters were found at the interior minister’s office on Nov. 20 and on Dec. 9. Listen AI generated Text-to-speech Share Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their … Read more

As Belgium’s disposable vape ban looms, health minister urges EU to change smoking rules – POLITICO

As Belgium’s disposable vape ban looms, health minister urges EU to change smoking rules – POLITICO

The ban is the first of its kind to come into force in Europe, Vandenbroucke said, but Belgium is not alone. Australia has limited the sale of vapes to pharmacies and the U.K. has banned single-use vapes starting in June 2025. Vandenbroucke said he wants the changes to go further than Belgium. “We are really … Read more

Israel ‘methodically destroying’ Gaza, say health workers – POLITICO

Israel ‘methodically destroying’ Gaza, say health workers – POLITICO

‘Everyone … is malnourished’ Ana Jeelani, an orthopedic surgeon in Liverpool, first went to Gaza in March via the Rafah Crossing with Egypt. During her first trip, Rafah was crowded, its population swollen by Palestinians displaced from other parts of the Gaza Strip. “There were lights, there were buildings, there was life. I saw children … Read more

Cyclist Files Lawsuit After Oregon Ambulance Hits Him, Then Charges Him $1,800 For Hospital Ride

Cyclist Files Lawsuit After Oregon Ambulance Hits Him, Then Charges Him ,800 For Hospital Ride

A cyclist in Oregon has filed a lawsuit after an incident in which an ambulance allegedly struck him, causing injuries and destroying his bicycle, only to then charge him nearly $1,800 for transporting him to the hospital. The lawsuit, filed by 71-year-old William Hoesch, raises questions about medical billing practices, the cost of emergency care, … Read more

Ukraine faces toughest winter yet as energy shortages loom  – POLITICO

Ukraine faces toughest winter yet as energy shortages loom  – POLITICO

Attacks on Ukraine’s nuclear plants would be particularly serious, said Kharchenko, the analyst. Kyiv’s reactors currently provide 60 percent of the country’s total power output and any missile strikes on the energy infrastructure supporting those plants could put them out of commission.  Last month, Ukraine urged the European Union for help, fearing Russia would soon … Read more