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Recently, the government has announced some major reforms to how regional councils operate, with regional councillors proposed to be replaced by boards made up of city and regional mayors, and potentially even Crown-appointed representatives, called combined territories boards, or CTBs. As well as this, Health Minister, Simeon Brown, has called for the decentralisation of Health New Zealand, with the expectation that the entity focuses on deliveries closer to the front-line, additionally expecting a plan to do so by the end of the year. For our weekly catch up with the National Party, News and Editorial Director Joel spoke to MP Stuart Smith about these topics, starting with the regional council.

It's claimed the Health Minister's recommendations on HIQA's review of emergency care capacity in the Midwest do nothing to help people in Clare. Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has committed to progressing the expansion of capacity at University Hospital Limerick and the extension of the campus to another nearby site. A decision on the development of a new model 3 hospital in this region is to be taken in the new year. Kilrush-based former county councillor and Friends of Ennis Hospital spokesperson Deirdre Culligan says the minister's plans are particularly unhelpful to those in the west of the county.

The Health Minister is to make a decision on a new model 3 hospital in this region in the new year. Following a meeting with the Midwest's Oireachtas members this week, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has committed to progressing options A and B recommended by HIQA's review of emergency care capacity in the region which refer to expanding capacity at University Hospital Limerick and extending the campus to a nearby second site, respectively. Reports from the meeting claimed the minister has described the third option, which would involve the development of a new model 3 facility in the region, as a "live option". Speaking in the Seanad however, Minister Carroll MacNeill says no commitment has been made in this respect and this option will be examined in the new year.

The Health Minister has revealed her intention to recommend a new-build hospital in the Midwest. Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has spoken to the region's 14 TDs and senators at a meeting organised by Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney in relation to the recommendations of the HIQA review of emergency care capacity in Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary. Minister Carroll MacNeill says she will pursue both Option A and Option B, meaning further expansion of University Hospital Limerick campus as well as the extension of the campus to a second nearby site, while confirming she will keep Option C, which involves the development of a new Model 3 hospital in the region, as a "live option". Meelick Fianna Fáil Deputy Cathal Crowe believes it's a very positive result.

The Health Minister has revealed her intention to recommend a new-build hospital in the Midwest. Jennifer Carroll MacNeill spoke to the region's 14 TDs and senators at a meeting organised by Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney on Wednesday, in relation to the recommendations of the HIQA review of emergency care capacity in Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary. Minister Carroll MacNeill says she will pursue both Option A and Option B, meaning further expansion of University Hospital Limerick campus as well as the extension of the campus to a second nearby site, while confirming she will keep Option C, which involves the development of a new Model 3 hospital in the region, as a "live option". Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris said during his visit to Clare last week that the Midwest will “ultimately” need a new hospital and claims the HIQA review provides a “roadmap” on fixing the overcrowding crisis. On Thrsday's edition of MorninG Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke with Joe Cooney, Bodyke Fine Gael TD and Donna McGettigan of Sinn Féin from Shannon. Photo (c) Clare FM

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Joe is joined by Fianna Fail TD Willie O'Dea to discuss the future of healthcare in the Mid-West, after Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill briefed local Oireachtas members on the HIQA report into UHL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by Joe Cooney, Fine Gael TD for Clare and Maurice Quinlivan, Sinn Féin TD for Limerick City, to discuss a meeting between the Minister for Health and local politicians regarding UHL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alberta Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services Adriana LaGrange discusses her government's historic legislation introducing a dual private-public health model for physicians. She explains the structural problems plaguing Alberta's health-care system, how the new model could allow doctors to switch between public and private practice, and the guardrails being proposed to protect universal access. She also addresses concerns about privatization by pointing to successful European models, arguing that innovation and flexibility are essential to reducing wait times and transforming Alberta into a health-care leader. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:  https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)  Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer  Elia Gross - Sound Editor Sean Speer - Host   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca.

Premier André Ebanks is on the road this week, leading a Cayman delegation to high-level talks in London, India and Florida – from shaping policy with UK and Overseas Territory leaders, to strengthening Cayman's reputation on tax transparency and reinsurance.A major development in a high-profile 2022 robbery case: the Court of Appeal has quashed Erick Brian Williams Soto's manslaughter conviction, even as his firearms conviction – and related prison time – remain in place.With one in four students reporting they've considered suicide, and one in eight saying they've attempted it, the Health Minister tells Finance Committee the ministry is moving to expand services – including a dedicated adolescent mental health facility, a new inpatient ward, and a mobile crisis response team.If you're in Savannah this evening, prepare for water service outages and lane closures along Shamrock Road and nearby streets while emergency leak repairs continue. And there's still time to earn some extra cash this December – and help keep Cayman beautiful – by signing up for the NiCE national clean-up programme before tomorrow's extended registration deadline.

It's hoped the Health Minister will finally commit to a new hospital for the MidWest region at a meeting this week. Jennifer Carrol MacNeill is set to meet with 14 TDs and Senators from Clare, Limerick and Tipperary on Wednesday to discuss the recommendations of the HIQA review. The cross party group is in favour of expanding services at UHL and extending its campus, but is also seeking a firm commitment to the construction of a new Model 3 Hospital on a greenfield site to serve the region. Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney says the time for action is now.

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There's encouraging evidence that the "cool" component of vaping among young people is shifting. The 2024/25 New Zealand Health Survey shows smoking prevalence is at 6.8% – a slight decline on last year, with 12% of adult Kiwis vaping daily. Associate Health Minister Casey Costello told Mike Hosking the Government's cracked down on enforcement for vaping that wasn't in place before. She says the last two years have seen youth vaping coming down and the drive to keep under 18s out of the vaping environment is paying dividends. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No child will be able to start taking puberty blockers from December 19. The Government says the Ministry of Health has found a lack of evidence for the benefits or risks of gender dysphoria or incongruence treatment - gonadotropin - releasing hormone analogues. Health Minister Simeon Brown says they're putting up safeguards until more evidence is available. "Effectively, what we're doing is putting in place a restriction on the prescribing of these drugs for this purpose to make sure that those who are prescribing look at the wider range of treatments or things that can be done." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged world leaders to intensify investments in the health and the promotion of the rights of women and children warning that the cost of inaction would be measured in lives lost, diminished futures and destabilised communities. Sakina Kamwendo spoke Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi

Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines:israel continues assault on Gaza, the West Bank, and LebanonEscalating famine and RSF attacks across Kordofan provinceUrgent demand to halt rocket testing on Googatha CountryLegal Aid Northern Territory cuts support for adults and children as young as 10Mass coral death revealed at Ningaloo Reef Writer, artist, and 3CR's Disability Day coordinator Pauline Vetuna shared some reflections on the work of disabled oracles in transforming the world in the wake of the recent passing of revolutionary disability activist Alice Wong. Pauline also reflected on the importance of critically attending to how we practice solidarity and community with disability justice at the core, and reminded us about this year's upcoming Disability Day special broadcast on the 3rd of December. Alice Wong was involved in establishing and organising with a myriad of disability justice initiatives, including most prominently the Disability Visibility Project and the Society of Disabled Oracles. Pauline mentioned a talk by Alice Wong as part of Assembly for the Future, broadcast as part of 3CR's 2020 Disability Day - listen to it here.// Fiona York, Executive Officer of Housing for the Aged Action Group, spoke with us about the ways that housing stress manifest for older people in the Victorian rental market, and how this relates both to poverty and to different types of rental tenure. Fiona unpacked the impact of the government's public housing high-rise redevelopment program and how it is already affecting older people living in the flats. Catch Fiona on 3CR's Raise the Roof program every Wednesday from 5:30-6PM, and hear her in conversation with other housing justice advocates in next week's 'From Housing Crisis to Dwelling Justice' event at RMIT University in the city. The podcast image for this week's show is a beautiful piece of art made by Sam Wallman for the event.// We heard a speech by Mai Saif, member of Free Palestine Melbourne, at the community protest held against israeli psytrance duo 'Infected Mushroom' on Monday the 3rd of November outside the Forum Theatre. Free Palestine Melbourne had written a letter to the Marriner Group, who manage and operate the Forum and five other popular venues, expressing their concerns about its decision to host ‘Infected Mushroom', but the Marriner Group ultimately declined requests to cancel the concert.// Liz, a doctor and member of Socialists in Healthcare, joined us to provide some updates on the campaign to Save Cohealth, including about upcoming events this week. During this conversation, Liz and Inez shared breaking news that Cohealth has secured emergency funding from the Albanese Government to allow community health centres at Collingwood, Fitzroy and Kensington to remain open until the 31st of July 2026. The fight is far from over, though, and campaigners are asking that people show up to the following events this week:Healthcare Workers Speakout tomorrow, Friday the 21st of November from 4:30PM opposite the Peter Mac Hospital in Haymarket, andSave Cohealth Fitzroy Protest on Sun the 23rd of November from 1PM, starting outside Cohealth Fitzroy (75 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy), with a march to the Health Minister's Office. Find out more and join the campaign here.// Dr Simon Bradshaw, COP31 Lead at Greenpeace Australia Pacific, joined us live from COP30 in Belém, Brazil with updates from the conference as it reaches its close. While Australia continues to angle for the privilege of hosting COP31, serious questions about climate finance commitments and concrete action on an end to fossil fuels remain unanswered. Simon has been a researcher, writer and campaigner for climate action for over two decades, attending many rounds of international climate negotiations. He was formerly Research Director at Climate-KIc Australia, and a climate specialist with Oxfam.//

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More convenience and savings are being offered for those on long-term treatments. From February, people will be able to receive 12-month prescriptions. Patients will still collect their repeats from the pharmacy but will no longer need to return to their doctor each time for a new script. Health Minister Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking this could save patients up to $105 per year in reduced GP fees. He says it will also free up appointment space. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the programme tonight, concerns from the farming community as Milan Vets prepares to end their farm services at the end of the month.Specialist lawyers have now been called in to examine the Liverpool Ferry Terminal troubles - we have the latest on what they're looking into.A former Health Minister says the problems raised in the new Manx Care report are nothing new and have been talked about for years.And - keep your eyes on the sky tonight - Island residents could be treated to a glimpse of the aurora! There were some great photographs from last night – you can find them on our Facebook page.

In this bulletin, Sudan officials outline the nation's conditions to agree to a ceasefire deal, the Health Minister defends the public sectors' 250 billion-dollar annual wages bill. And in football, Maccabi Tel Aviv fans protest being blocked from the team's match against Aston Villa, over concerns of violence.

Overnight, progressives in New York witnessed a political earthquake. A resounding win on a high turnout for the city's first Muslim mayor - a democratic socialist with robust ideas about capitalism. Was it his youth? His clear cut policies? Or was it his authenticity that energised the city's voters? And are there lessons to be learned for how politics should be done here in 2025?Health Minister, Wes Streeting, joins us to talk about personality in politics, and what Labour could learn from Mamdani's example. The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/thenewsagents Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

Clement Manyathela speaks to Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi about the department’s proposals to fund the implementation of the long-awaited National Health Insurance (NHI). The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Using LHIMS hardware when it's not needed is risky, as Akandoh pointed out. The Minister should have been more patient in handling the issues.” - Bernard Okoe-Boye, Former Minister of Health

This year has big year for conversations regarding scope modernization in Canada (and on The 20/20 Podcast!).We have had many guests and experts from across the country throughout the year sharing their insights on why scope modernization is important for the public and for optometry.Alberta has long been the province that has lead the way in terms of scope in Canada. And once again, optometric leadership in Alberta is knocking on the door of broadening their scope and helping to set a new precedent in Canada. In this episode, Dr. Michelle Duke, President of the Alberta College of Optometrists, discusses what Alberta optometry is asking for in their current scope proposal and the potential new optometry school in Alberta.In recent weeks, Adriana LaGrange, Alberta's Health Minister tweeted that she is looking forward to finalizing an agreement with the Alberta College that would ensure they have the education and training required to provide "additional services". It will be exciting to see what changes are on the horizon in Alberta.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! http://www.aboutmyeyes.com/podcast/

"The unpaid health professionals will begin receiving their salaries starting November, with arrears to be cleared gradually in the months ahead." - Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh

Parents and caregivers of Wellington high schoolers say they are worried by an outbreak of measles, with thousands of close contacts identified. There are now 10 confirmed cases of measles nationwide - and the Health Minister days the number of close contacts is increasing rapidly. The government has moved to make the measles vaccine free for everyone, including visitors, and is urging anyone with symptoms to report them. Kate Green reports.

Also, NIPSA warn of strike action following meeting with Health Minister.

Wednesday Headline: Israel strikes Gaza as Hamas postpones hostage handover, new AFP taskforce cracking down on ‘crimefluencers’ targeting young girls, neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell found not guilty, Queensland’s Health Minister reintroduces puberty blocker ban, and eight Aus state high schools have taught their year 12 students the wrong stimulus. Deep Dive: The next two weeks in Australian politics are shaping up to be the biggest test of Anthony Albanese’s second term, and it’s all over the Government’s plan to revamp our country's 25-year-old environmental laws. The Coalition says it’ll strangle business; the Greens claim it doesn’t go far enough, and without one of them on board, it’s doomed. In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by co-CEO of the Australia Institute, Leanne Minshull, to unpack what we know about the proposed reforms and whether they can protect the environment. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastFacebook: @LiSTNR Newsroom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SA approves HIV prevention injection : Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi by Radio Islam

Health officials are expecting the measles outbreak to continue to grow - as cases rise to 10 nationwide. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann.

Also, more than 200,000 voters in the Irish presidential election spoiled their ballots.

& sources reveal unions to ballot for strike action after pay offer from Health Minister

A meeting of Clare County Council has heard that University Hospital Limerick is "embarrassingly unsafe" for patients. It comes as the local authority has passed two proposals calling for a model 4 hospital to be built in this county. The Health Minister has promised to make a decision on the matter in December and while the first of three planned 96 bed blocks opened at Dooradoyle this week, its still seen an average of 80 patients on trolleys every day since. Clonlara Independent Councillor Michael Begley says services must be established in Clare.

The Health Minister has taken a deep dive into the pay packets and perks of senior doctors during a speech at their annual conference. Simeon Brown accused them of crossing an "ethical line" for choosing strike action. Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, Sarah Dalton spoke to Lisa Owen.

Also, first reaction from BMA Chair Dr Alan Stout the winter pressure plan from the DOH

Former Health Minister, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, has criticized the NDC government, accusing it of failing to complete or make operational any of the Agenda 111 hospital projects initiated under the previous administration

A new plan for the treatment of endometriosis in Ireland is set to be announced over the weekend by the HSE.As it's been discussed before on this show, endometriosis is a disease that affects women, where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows instead in other parts of the body.This can lead to patients suffering from chronic, debilitating pain.The Health Minister has previously acknowledged that endometriosis care in Ireland has been underfunded, under-researched, and is not widely understood.This new plan is set to address these new issues, but what provisions does it need to include?Joining Andrea to discuss is Cate O'Connor, Co-Founder of MISE, an educational programme for Irish schools, as well as listeners.

Health Minister Simeon Brown has scolded senior doctors in a take-no-prisoners address to their annual conference in Wellington today. In his speech, he accused them of crossing an "ethical line" for choosing strike action, and said they were putting politics before patients. But his words were met with groans, laughter and cries of disbelief from the couple of hundred specialists packing the room - some of whom will be walking off the job again next week over deadlocked contract negotiations. Ruth Hill was there and sent this report.

Dr Tanya Wilton is an ED doctor at Hutt Hospital. She tells Lisa Owen it was shocking to hear the Health Minister accuse senior doctors of being unethical over strike action.

Nolan talks to Unison's Patricia McKeown and Ulster University's Prof Deirdre Heenan.

The Health Minister has accused the senior doctors' union of crossing an 'ethical line' at the expense of patients. Members of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists will join next week's mass strike. Tens of thousands of union members, across health, education, and the public sector, are walking off the job. Sarah Dalton from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says many were shocked at the way Simeon Brown chose to characterise this strike action. "And I guess his refusal to contemplate all of the many things in the health system that get in the way of them being able to see and treat patients, other than a four-hour strike next week." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 16 October 2025, senior political correspondent Barry Soper and former Finance Minister Ruth Richardson share their memories of the late Jim Bolger. Police and Oranga Tamariki have been secretly investigating Gloriavale for serious allegations of mistreatment of children. Gloriavale leaver Virginia Courage tells Heather what she witnessed while living in the community. Broadcaster Sean Plunket speaks to Heather after the Broadcasting Standards Authority defended its decision to go after online content. The Health Minister has accused senior doctors for crossing a moral line with their ongoing strikes. Plus, the Huddle debates whether we should be worried about our new Chinese built Interislander ferries because the shipyard has been linked to the Chinese military. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Minister Simeon Brown's bracing for tension at a meeting with 200 senior doctors, ahead of strike action. Their walkout - after rejecting a $160million pay offer - will see 6,300 elective procedures cancelled, and almost 13,000 specialists assessments delayed. Brown's slamming what he says is unethical, and a case of politics over patients. He told Mike Hosking that the unions haven't been acting in good faith. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Health Minister must query the Ghana Health Service over their delay in recruiting nurses and midwives despite financial clearance. - Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, MP for Effiduase/Asokore

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may be gaining popularity in Western countries, but in the Pacific, they're not a viable solution, and experts say they're not the right one either. High costs and limited availability make these medications inaccessible for many Pacific communities. Instead, health leaders are calling for a grassroots approach focused on education and lifestyle change. Countries such as Tonga, Samoa, and Nauru continue to grapple with some of the highest rates of obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the world, including diabetes and heart disease. “The only thing we can afford is education ... and it has to start with the young ones,” says Tonga's Health Minister, Dr Akau'ola. In this story, hear from epidemiologist Courtney Choy, who studies childhood obesity in Samoa, and Mele Mauala, who transformed her health by losing 37 kilograms in a year through diet and exercise. 

The first of three planned 96-bed blocks at University Hospital Limerick has been officially opened. The €105 million project is the largest development to be delivered by the HSE this year and will bring inpatient bed capacity at the facility to 650. Fine Gael Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill was at the Dooradoyle site yesterday to open the new block. Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at the unveiling where Minister MacNeill said when it comes to fixing overcrowding in the Midwest, "all options are on the table". Photo (c) Clare FM

The Health Minister says all options are on the table when it comes to fixing the overcrowding crisis in this region. Fine Gael Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill is at University Hospital Limerick today to open the first of three planned 96-bed blocks on the Dooradoyle campus. It comes two weeks after the publication of the findings of HIQA's review of emergency care capacity in the Midwest which recommended either increasing capacity at UHL, expanding the site or building a new hospital with an emergency department in the region. Minister MacNeill has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons that a decision will likely be made by Christmas but short-term solutions are required in the mean time.

The Health Minister is celebrating shorter wait-times, faster treatment and more timely access to care for patients. New figures from April to June this year, show the government's progress towards its five key health targets for 2030 with shorter stays in emergency departments just shy of its milestone. But there are some targets falling well short of where the government hoped they would be. Child immunisation rates are among them with Northland significantly lower than other regions and the opposition says it highlights why adopting targets when it comes to healthcare is problematic. Political reporter Tu Whenuaroa Natanahira has this report.