The Swedish government funds mental health programs through the Red Cross while concerns about detention center mental health effects prompt calls for urgent reforms.
The Swedish government launches a 1.5 billion SEK reform initiative to overhaul adult psychiatric care after a fatal Boden murder revealed systemic failures.
Former regional library chief Anette Sundbom demands political accountability as staffing cuts in Västerbotten hospital libraries threaten cultural access and democratic values.
A fictional flooding scenario in a Swedish town highlights climate change's severe health risks, while Sweden's declining global health aid adds complexity to national and international health challenges.
At the 2026 Guldbaggegalan, Swedish film figures heavily criticized Culture Minister Parisa Liljestrand for skipping the event, signaling government neglect of culture amid funding cuts.
Sweden must increase strategic investments in European digital infrastructure and pharmaceutical innovation to safeguard its economic future and national security.
Stress-related sick leaves in Sweden are rising sharply with notable regional disparities prompting concern from officials and healthcare authorities.
Sweden launches a major government-funded mental health research program while educational experts criticize school digitalization and grading pressures for worsening student mental health.
Swedish lawmakers are advocating for legislative changes to expand pharmacists' roles in healthcare, aiming to improve patient outcomes and ease pressure on medical services.
Swedish healthcare's male-centric approach leads to misdiagnosis and neglect of women's health issues, highlighting urgent reform needs.
Mölndal politicians seek more direct visits to healthcare facilities to improve oversight, facing administrative concerns about staff stress.
Recent Swedish murder cases in Boden and Rönninge reveal systemic challenges in psychiatric care and criminal justice management, fueling public debate.
Sweden is experiencing a growing mental health crisis with a 35% rise in antidepressant prescriptions and increased demand for psychological treatment in 2025.
Sweden experiences heightened antidepressant prescriptions among youth alongside increasing local mental health challenges despite preventive efforts.
Johnson & Johnson's Nordic CEO warns Sweden must urgently increase investment and streamline efforts in pharmaceutical innovation to maintain competitiveness and improve patient access to new treatments.
Despite crucial contributions during the pandemic, skilled healthcare workers Zahra and Afshad face deportation amid Sweden's tightened immigration policies, raising concerns over healthcare shortages and political motivations.
Mathilda Ståhlhandske's stroke at 21 reveals challenges in rehabilitation access and healthcare coverage for young stroke patients in Sweden.
Sweden intensifies nationwide government efforts with significant funding and programs to improve maternity care and women's health, including support for sexual violence victims.
Stockholm's psychiatric services, especially provider Wemind, face criticism and political pressure amid concerns over treatment approaches and communication practices.
The EU's new pharmaceutical legislation addresses innovation and access amid significant counterfeit medicine risks, emphasizing patient safety and drug authenticity.
Blekinge and Dalarna regions have launched targeted mental health initiatives focused on preventive care, employment support, and suicide prevention, funded by state grants and local collaborations.
Political parties in Sweden call for an external investigation into a pediatric cardiologist's case amid concerns over patient safety and elder care neglect.
A Riksrevisionen review shows Sweden's dental subsidies mainly benefit dental providers through higher prices rather than reducing patient costs.
Sweden enhances focus on youth mental health through school education and political initiatives, highlighting support for marginalized Sámi communities and investment in psychiatric care.
Political debate in Sweden exposes deep challenges in elderly care, focusing on neglected welfare, staffing shortages, and contested policy priorities.
Sweden allocates 1.32 billion kronor in 2026 to bolster mental health services with a collaborative, long-term strategy involving multiple agencies.
Västra Götaland politicians unanimously agree to abolish the failed Millennium healthcare journal system, paving the way for a new replacement process.
Swedish political leaders and experts call for strengthened mental health services and preventive measures to address the rising mental health challenges among youth, particularly adolescent girls.
A November 2025 poll shows Swedish voters prioritize healthcare over law and order, with notable trust in Social Democrats' healthcare policies.
November 2025 survey reveals healthcare as the top voter concern in Sweden, with Socialdemokraterna seen by a third as having the best healthcare policy amid widespread uncertainty.
Swedish politicians pledge reforms in home care amidst reports of service issues and an increasingly hostile political environment challenging public trust.
Swedish healthcare is embroiled in controversies over politicians' privileged access to care and harassment allegations in healthcare governance, spotlighting challenges to equality and workplace conduct.
Sweden has implemented free municipal psychological drop-in centers and comprehensive strategies focusing on community-based mental health and suicide prevention.
Sweden's government has tasked Socialstyrelsen with developing a national plan focused on equitable prevention, treatment, and management of cardiovascular diseases affecting one in five Swedes.
Sweden's government unveils a comprehensive plan to improve cardiovascular care and reduce treatment disparities across the nation by 2028.
A Socialstyrelsen report uncovers major regional disparities and systemic problems in compulsory psychiatric care across Sweden, highlighting risks for patients whose first psychiatric encounter is involuntary.
Sweden introduces a robust ten-year national strategy including strict prescription rules and vaccination initiatives to curb antibiotic resistance by 2035.
Weight loss medication risks and questionable marketing practices raise health and legal concerns in Sweden amid rising obesity rates.
Investigations reveal illegal psychedelic therapies offered by Stockholm psychologists and a markedly high suicide risk following involuntary psychiatric care discharge in Sweden.
Sweden launches new government assignments to reduce mental health stigma, study orthorexia nervosa, and improve equitable youth health services with a national program to monitor child and youth health.