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Family’s struggle through failing heart healthcare system in New Zealand
A woman who lost her father to heart failure, says she’s not surprised to learn New Zealand is facing a severe shortage of cardiologists.

GigaChat AI assistant achieves 93% accuracy in medical diagnoses
SberHealth’s GigaChat AI assistant achieved 93% accuracy diagnosing 30 clinical cases, outperforming rivals and showing promise for healthcare and training.

Major healthcare equipment firm on brink of failure
NRS Healthcare, which provides wheelchairs, hoists and other equipment, is expected to run out of cash by the end of the week, the BBC understands.

Over 30,000 nurses are striking today: Here’s what you need to know
Nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants will walk off the job this morning in a move set to disrupt healthcare services across the country.

Major rise in global email impersonation threats
Barracuda Networks warns of a global spike in phishing-as-a-service email attacks using impersonation tactics to deceive healthcare, finance, and government sectors.

Healthcare leaders optimistic on GenAI, but face major hurdles
Over 80% of healthcare leaders have GenAI strategies, yet only 40% align them with business goals amid skill and security challenges.

Healthworkers want politicians to waive private healthcare while in office
A group of specialists, nurses, GPs, and paramedics says politicians should rely on the public health system they're in charge of.

‘Repeated’ healthcare visits fail to identify man’s fatal condition
The man’s complex symptoms were initially thought to be due to a combination of post-concussion syndrome and mental illness.

Emerging cyber threats for 2025 target healthcare & industry
Emerging cyber threats in 2025, including AI-driven attacks and ransomware, target healthcare and industry, with breach costs soaring to USD $5.3 million.

Age as an asset: Inclusive hiring solutions for Australia’s over-50 workforce
Nearly 25% of Australia's 2025 workforce is over 50, yet 42% face age discrimination, despite their vital skills in sectors like healthcare and construction.

Teradata launches MCP Server for trustworthy enterprise AI
Teradata launches its open-source MCP Server to boost trusted, context-aware AI agents for efficient enterprise data analysis and management.

Nurses say strike isn't just about the money, also a call for safe staffing levels
More than 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants are set to walk off the job for 24 hours from 9am Wednesday.

Cyberattacks reshape modern conflict & highlight resilience needs
Recent cyberattacks on infrastructure and healthcare reveal a new digital battleground, prompting global efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and defence.

Teen’s death exposes gaps in South Island healthcare, significant changes have since been made
HDC: A significant number of changes have been made to the health sector since the death.

Oracle adds AI-driven inventory management to cloud SCM suite
Oracle launches AI-driven Advanced Inventory Management within its Fusion Cloud SCM suite to boost efficiency in healthcare and manufacturing sectors.

MPs challenged to rely on public health system, drop private insurance
Marcus Lee urges leaders to have 'skin in the game' for healthcare decisions.

Samoa election: Political parties make big promises on health, welfare and economy
As campaigning ramps for the next month's polls, Samoans are being promised free public healthcare, cash payments for families, job creation schemes, and major infrastructure investments.

Loss of Sounds Air regional flights to impact healthcare access, connectivity
Sounds Air is going to can its flights from Blenheim to Christchurch and Christchurch to Wanaka.