Public Health

In recent weeks, China's pediatric healthcare system has been grappling with a sharp increase in respiratory infections among children, with the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) identified as a significant contributor. The surge in cases has put hospitals, particularly in northern China, under immense pressure as parents seek urgent care for their children.

Family doctors across Turkey held a significant five-day strike from December 2 to December 6, 2024, voicing strong opposition to new government policies that threaten to strain their workloads and compromise healthcare quality.