Unite Union Members in National Ambulance Service Vote for Industrial Action Amid Wage Dispute
Unite Union Members of National Ambulance Service Vote Overwhelmingly for Strike Action Members of the Unite trade union representing personnel in the National Ambulance Service have voted decisively in favor of industrial action, which may include strike action. This decision stems from ongoing frustrations related to the Health Service Executive's (HSE) failure to implement wage adjustments reflective of the increased responsibilities and workloads shouldered by ambulance staff. The overwhelming support for action highlights the escalating tensions between health service workers and governing authorities over compensation and recognition of their roles. The vote took place against a backdrop of growing discontent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Apr 2026 10:23
Lebanon's Health System Overwhelmed by Deadly Israeli Airstrikes, 200+ Killed
The scale and speed of destruction from the wave of airstrikes in Lebanon which began just hours after the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, has left the countryâs already strained health system struggling to cope, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Abdinasir Abubakar spoke to UN News from Beirut and said that Wednesday marked âone of the deadliest single days in the current escalation of violenceâ in the country. In just minutes, multiple strikes hit densely populated areas, including the capital, Beirut, in the middle of the working day. âIn just 10 minutes, yesterday afternoon, explosions struck multiple locations, including densely... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Apr 2026 12:00
Venezuelan doctor detained by Border Patrol in Texas after job loss linked to federal visa pause
A Venezuelan doctor has been detained by Border Patrol in Texas following his dismissal from a hospital job which occurred due to a recent federal visa pause. This incident has raised concerns regarding the impact of visa policies on healthcare professionals, particularly those from countries facing crises like Venezuela. The doctor, whose specific identity has not been disclosed, was reportedly working at a facility in Texas before the situation escalated. He lost his job amid a federal policy that froze certain visas, significantly affecting the employment status of foreign medical professionals. This freeze is part of broader immigration policies that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Apr 2026 21:16
Bangladesh reports 98 child deaths from suspected measles as cases rise to 6,476, prompting increased vaccination efforts
In a significant health crisis unfolding in Bangladesh, the Ministry of Health reports that at least 98 children have died due to suspected measles infections over the past three weeks. This alarming outbreak has primarily impacted children aged six months to five years, with reported cases soaring to 6,476 across the nation. In response to the escalating situation, the government has ramped up vaccination campaigns in the hardest-hit regions, particularly in the capital, Dhaka. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has taken decisive action by appointing two senior ministers to tour the country and assess the outbreak's impact and response needs. This... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Apr 2026 16:13
