The EU wrote on its website that the education and training of women as health professionals is also included in its support programs.

In addition, the EU and UNESCO launched a program worth 4.7 million euros to provide literacy and practical skills training to 7,500 young people and adults in five provinces of Afghanistan.

The EU also added that the program will focus on training skills relevant to local needs, such as tailoring, dairy production, poultry farming and small-scale agriculture.

It is worth noting that the EU has been one of the largest donors to Afghanistan since the Islamic Emirate regained control of the country, and the EU has already contributed millions of euros to the education, nutrition and health sectors in Afghanistan.

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The Ministry of Public Health said on Sunday that this assistance from India to the Afghan health sector is part of the country’s ongoing commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

It also added that the purpose of this assistance is to build capacity to combat some diseases such as malaria, dengue fever and leishmaniasis.

It should be said that this assistance confirms India’s role as a reliable partner in the areas of health, stability and humanitarian cooperation in the region.

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NRS Healthcare, which works with the NHS and about 40 councils in England and Northern Ireland, was expected to run out of cash by the end of last week, the BBC understood.

NRS supplies a wide range of equipment from wheelchairs and hoists to hospital beds and pendants which monitor falls.

Herefordshire Council said two council-commissioned providers took over services for about 12,000 residents in the county on Friday.

Hoople Ltd is providing items such as shower chairs, toilet frames and hoists while Careium UK is taking over technology services including lifeline units, fall detectors and emergency call monitoring.

The council said people who use those services did not need to take any action or change their routines or equipment use.

They were, however, advised to make a note of new contact details for the companies.

Hilary Hall, corporate director of community wellbeing, said the council worked quickly as soon as it became aware of concerns, adding: “We have found new suppliers who can pick up these services immediately with minimum disruption.”

Close eye on situation

In a statement on Wednesday, NRS Healthcare said the firm had been working hard over the past few months “to turn around the business and explore all possible options to safeguard services and protect the communities who rely on them”.

“We have already begun transferring all services to other providers and are implementing plans with the local authorities to preserve service provision and jobs,” said a spokesperson.

In a statement, a government spokesperson said: “We are closely monitoring this situation and are working with a range of partners who are supporting local authorities to minimise any potential disruption, find alternative suppliers if needed and ensure patients continue to receive high-quality care.”

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Health minister Karin Smyth visited St George’s Surgery in St George, Worle, part of the Mendip Vale Medical Group in Weston-super-Mare, where she spoke to staff and patients about AI.

The surgery serves almost 14,000 patients and uses AI to automate note-taking and letter drafting, which are checked by clinicians before they are sent out.

Smyth said: “For far too long, staff have been hampered by needless administrative tasks which have held them back from doing what they do best – caring for and treating their patients.”

St George’s Surgery booked more than 9,000 appointments in June alone, with over half of those taking place on the same day the appointment was made.

As part of the 10 Year Health Plan, the government will support providers to rollout technology, potentially freeing up the equivalent capacity of more than 2,000 full-time GPs.

Andy Carpenter, digital director for Mendip Vale Medical Group, said: “General practice is seeing more patients than ever before, and the use of AI and digital technology is playing a vital role in helping to meet that demand.”

He added they had many safety processes in place to keep patients’ data safe.

“Most patients see that AI is a benefit to their patient care and are willing to have it working,” Mr Carpenter said.

“I think what it does at this moment in time, it allows for GPs to have more face-to-face time.”

During her visit, Smyth also had the opportunity to see other areas of AI in action, including remote fridge-temperature monitoring to prevent loss of vaccine stock.

“The use of AI technology is really key for the future, we have to make sure it’s safe. We need to make sure healthcare is always well regulated. We’re very actively working with clinicians to make sure we’re on the right track with that,” Smyth added

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Afghanistan Journal – The decision was made during the committee’s weekly meeting attended by the deputy governor, officials from various Islamic Emirate departments, and the provincial head of public health.

The meeting emphasized that unclear prescriptions not only confuse patients but also create opportunities for misuse by certain pharmacists.

According to the decision, the committee will henceforth oversee the operations of health centers to prevent illegal and unethical practices, particularly the writing of unclear prescriptions.

Citing Article 18 of the Law on Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, doctors are now legally obliged to issue prescriptions that are clear, understandable to patients, and in accordance with medical regulations.

Officials noted that enforcement of this order will be a top priority in future inspections.

The initiative has been welcomed by some health service organizations as a step toward greater transparency and public trust in Afghanistan’s healthcare system.

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