February 4, 2026

State Surveys Sanitary Napkin Machines, Incinerators in Schools to Boost Menstrual Hygiene

The General Education department has launched a survey to check sanitary napkin vending machines and incinerators in government schools. This step follows a Supreme Court ruling declaring menstrual hygiene as a fundamental right. Funds will be planned based on survey results to improve facilities for students.

February 4, 2026

UK NHS Launches Pilot 'Close-Relative Marriage Nurse' Role in Bradford NICU

The UK NHS has introduced a nurse/midwife role in Bradford to help families with babies born to closely related parents. This two-year pilot focuses on genetic counseling and inherited health risks in the neonatal ICU.

February 4, 2026

Gazans report checks by Palestinian militia linked to Israel at Rafah crossing

Two Gazan women say a Palestinian militia backed by Israel checked them at Rafah crossing, leading to harsh treatment claims. Medical evacuations face delays as crossing reopens.

February 4, 2026

Foreign Nationals Charged in $1 Billion Medicare Fraud Scam in US

Federal prosecutors in Chicago have charged foreign nationals with massive Medicare fraud. The scheme involved over $1 billion in false claims for fake medical equipment. Authorities uncovered shell companies and stolen patient data. Three main cases involve suspects from Kazakhstan and Pakistan linked to laundring millions.

February 4, 2026

KGMOA Opposes Karnataka Govt Ban on Doctors' Private Inpatient Care, Cites Rural Impact

Karnataka's government medical doctors protest a new rule banning their private inpatient care after hours. They warn rural patients will lose specialist access and call for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's intervention.