Debate Grows Over Teachers' Mental Health Responsibilities in Swedish Schools
Concerns rise over teachers' mental health duties following changes in Swedish school health law.
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Advancing Health Equity: New Research on Rural Sexual and Reproductive Health
New postdoctoral research by Hanna Morian focuses on sexual and reproductive health equity in rural areas of Sweden.
Region Halland Launches Initiative to Raise Menopause Awareness in the Workplace
Region Halland is expanding initiatives to enhance awareness of menopause among women in healthcare and workplace settings.
Skellefteå Launches Innovative FUZED Facility to Enhance Youth Health
Skellefteå kommun opens FUZED facility to promote youth health through gaming and physical activity.
Significant Discrepancies in Antibiotic Use for Newborns in Sweden Raise Health Concerns
A study reveals alarming regional disparities in antibiotic use for newborns in Sweden, raising health risks.
Growing Concerns Over Healthcare Competence and Access to Palliative Care in Sweden
Debates intensify in Sweden over healthcare competence centers and palliative care access amid staffing shortages.
Survey Reveals Alarming Decline in Finnish-Swedish Student Healthcare Following 2023 Reforms
A survey highlights a serious decline in Finnish-Swedish student healthcare, exacerbating mental health issues and academic challenges.
Promising New Treatment for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Unveiled in Sweden
A new treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer from Sweden shows promise in reducing relapses and organ damage.
New Report Highlights Severe Health and Economic Impacts of Plastic Pollution
A new report reveals the extensive health and economic toll of plastic pollution, prompting urgent discussions for global regulatory action.
Baltic Sea at Risk of Becoming Carbon Emission Source Due to Climate Change
Research indicates the Baltic Sea may soon shift from carbon sink to emission source due to climate change.
Alma's Gene Therapy Treatment in China Shows Positive Progress After Swedish Denial
Alma, a three-year-old with MLD, shows improvements after gene therapy in China, despite initial treatment denial in Sweden.
Regional Variations in Antibiotic Treatment for Newborns in Sweden Raise Concerns
Study reveals significant regional differences in neonatal antibiotic use in Sweden.
SSU Amplifies Mental Health Awareness with Public Running Event
SSU hosts event to raise mental health awareness and pressure politicians.
Sweden Grapples with Declining Birth Rates Amid Maternity Care Crisis
Sweden's declining birth rates are exacerbated by a critical maternity care crisis, prompting government investigation and urgent calls for action.
Study Reveals 62% of Swedish Elderly Care Homes Lack Outdoor Spaces
A new study finds 62% of Swedish elderly care homes lack adequate outdoor space access.
Overwhelmed Emergency Department at Skellefteå Hospital Faces Nine-Hour Waits
Skellefteå Hospital's emergency department is overwhelmed, with patient wait times reaching nine hours amid a surge in visitors.
Swedes Face Tough Choices as Medication Prices Skyrocket
Rising medication costs in Sweden force vulnerable populations to choose between food and medicine.
Historic Heatwave Strikes Northern Sweden, Causing Drought and Health Risks
Northern Sweden experiences record heatwave causing drought and health advisories.
Swedish Government Launches Swetrial Initiative to Boost Clinical Trials
Sweden officially launches the Swetrial initiative to enhance clinical trials and life sciences.
Healthcare Under Strain: Staffing Shortages and Emergencies in Sweden Amid Heatwave
Swedish healthcare faces increased pressure from staffing shortages and a recent tragedy linked to emergency services during a heatwave.
Emergence of Dwarf Tapeworm Infection Raises Health Concerns in Sweden
The dwarf tapeworm poses a growing health risk in Sweden, with infections spreading from dogs to humans.
Outbreak of American Foulbrood Detected Across Sweden
American foulbrood outbreak spreads across Sweden, notably affecting Gotland.
Surge in Campylobacter Infections Hits Sweden in 2025
Sweden sees a notable rise in campylobacter infections, with cases increasing significantly this summer.
Significant Surge in Campylobacter Infections Across Sweden
Sweden reports a significant increase in Campylobacter infections during mid-2025.
Sweden's Government Launches Initiative to Simplify Clinical Trial Regulations
The Swedish government has launched an initiative to simplify clinical trial regulations, enhancing Sweden's research landscape.
New Sick Leave Policy Sparks Controversy in Elderly Care Facility
A new policy requiring sick leave medical certificates from day one at an elderly care facility has drawn criticism from union leaders in Sweden.
Stricter Fraud Controls in Sweden Increasing Hardships for the Sick
Policy changes in Sweden are worsening conditions for patients dealing with health insurance and medical certification.
Record Surge in Tick-Borne Encephalitis Cases Raises Health Concerns in Sweden
Sweden faces a record number of tick-borne encephalitis cases, prompting investigations into the causes of the surge.
Surge in Tick-Borne Encephalitis Cases in Sweden: A Personal Account
Sweden sees a rise in TBE cases with personal impact illustrated by a survivor's experience.
Record Rise in Tick-Borne Encephalitis Cases Reported in Sweden
Sweden reports record cases of tick-borne encephalitis in 2025, with causes still unknown.
Surge in Gonorrhea Cases in Sweden Raises Public Health Concerns
Sweden experiences a notable rise in gonorrhea cases, with public health experts raising concerns about changing sexual behaviors and antibiotic resistance.
US Tariffs Could Lead to Drug Shortages in Sweden
Proposed US tariffs on imported medicines raise concerns over potential drug shortages in Sweden.
Alarming Swimming Education Deficiencies Linked to Rising Drowning Incidents in Sweden
Severe deficiencies in swimming education raise concerns as drowning incidents rise.
Calls for National Regulation of Advanced Specialist Nurses in Sweden
Malin Tillgren calls for national regulation of Advanced Specialist Nurses to enhance patient care and standardize healthcare across Sweden.
Swedish Government Launches Initiative to Boost Clinical Trials Participation
Sweden launches a government investigation to enhance clinical trials participation.
Systematic Underreporting of Workplace Injuries in Sweden's Healthcare Sector
Investigation reveals widespread underreporting of workplace injuries in Swedish healthcare.
Surge in Drowning Incidents Raises Safety Concerns in Skåne
Skåne sees a rise in drowning incidents as safety concerns and environmental efforts increase.
Removal of Personal Representatives Threatens Mental Health Support in Sundsvall
Sundsvall's mental health support faces crisis as personal representatives are cut.
Urgent Call for Safety as Drowning Incidents Surge in Sweden
Sweden faces a surge in drownings, averaging one per day, prompting immediate safety measures.