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Olivia Wigzell to lead the Public Health Agency
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Olivia Wigzell to lead the Public Health Agency

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More flexible blood donation - regardless of sex partner
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More flexible blood donation - regardless of sex partner

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Men who have sex with men are seen as a special risk group in blood donation, even those who live monogamously. But now changes are underway
New approach to childhood obesity: Ready-made meal boxes
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New approach to childhood obesity: Ready-made meal boxes

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A ready-packed, affordable food box and a bundle of healthy recipes every week – can it become a new method for combating the obesity epidemic among Swedish children? The answer is a cautious yes, after a three-month trial in Halland.
Convicted on Parole - "Deeply Unsatisfactory"
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Convicted on Parole - "Deeply Unsatisfactory"

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The forensic psychiatric clinics are so full that convicted persons in need of care in some cases have to stay in custody or are released on parole. The situation is "deeply unsatisfactory", according to Social Minister Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats)
The LVU campaign is baseless – it's the opposite
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The LVU campaign is baseless – it's the opposite

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The disinformation campaign claiming that Muslim children are more often taken into care under the Care of Young Persons (Special Provisions) Act (LVU) lacks foundation, according to the National Board of Health and Welfare. A review conducted by the authority shows the opposite
Hard to get support for extremely prematurely born children
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Hard to get support for extremely prematurely born children

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When miracle babies are born, they receive care in absolute world-class. But when they leave the hospital, many parents experience being left to their own devices, despite knowing that the children will encounter problems later in life, according to SVT's Uppdrag Granskning (UG)
Executives drink the most – especially CEOs
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Executives drink the most – especially CEOs

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Managers drink more than most other occupational groups. Close behind come carpenters and bricklayers, according to a fresh survey
Fear of violence common for HVB staff
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Fear of violence common for HVB staff

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The Police Sound the Alarm: Criminals Running HVB Homes
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The Police Sound the Alarm: Criminals Running HVB Homes

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Several HVB homes are run by organized and family-based crime, according to a survey of Sis- and HVB homes that the police conducted in 2023. The report also reveals that gang members are employed at the homes
Life-saving nasal spray now available over-the-counter at pharmacies
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Life-saving nasal spray now available over-the-counter at pharmacies

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The nasal spray naloxone, which can counteract opioid overdoses, is now available to purchase without a prescription at pharmacies in Sweden. It's a huge step forward, but we can't stop here, says Jennie Gejel, chairperson of the User Association in Stockholm
Girls suspected of murder risk vastly different penalties
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Girls suspected of murder risk vastly different penalties

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Two girls are suspected of involvement in a murder in Landskrona. Despite being suspected of the same crime and being almost the same age, they risk entirely different penalties
The Princess's Wedding Gin Becomes a Supervision Case
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The Princess's Wedding Gin Becomes a Supervision Case

The sale of Princess Märtha Louise's gin is being stopped because it is suspected of violating the alcohol advertising ban in Norway. It is also considered to contravene the Norwegian royal family's guidelines on not using their title in commercial contexts, reports NRK
Fewer children are born with Down's syndrome
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Fewer children are born with Down's syndrome

Radio programme censured by Review Board
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Radio programme censured by Review Board

Dental Support Reduced for Certain Patients
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Dental Support Reduced for Certain Patients

The Government wants to provide more dental care support to certain patient groups – and less to others. The aim is to better target dental care resources to the patients who have the greatest need, says Health Minister Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats)
Be mindful not to pressure others to drink
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Be mindful not to pressure others to drink

Bubble in the sunset, a cold beer by the barbecue – many associate the lovely summer moments with alcohol. Unproblematic for most, but not for everyone
Demand: Call in older women for mammography
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Demand: Call in older women for mammography

Government: Crackdown on Violence Against Women
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Government: Crackdown on Violence Against Women

Men's violence against women and honour violence must be combated with the same force as gang crime, the government believes. Among other things, a "leave programme" is being launched to enable more people to leave destructive relationships
Newly qualified healthcare professionals are not receiving their licences
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Newly qualified healthcare professionals are not receiving their licences

The data chaos at the National Board of Health and Welfare means that thousands of newly qualified nurses and doctors are not receiving their licences, reports P4 Jönköping. Without a licence, it becomes difficult for them to work – and there is no forecast for when the problem will be resolved
They Should Have Stopped the Gangs – Went on a Cultural Trip Instead
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They Should Have Stopped the Gangs – Went on a Cultural Trip Instead

Botkyrka Council went on a study trip to New York using state funds earmarked to combat gang crime, according to an investigation by Sveriges Radio Ekot. Now the council is paying back
National Board of Health and Welfare: Double the Number of Blood Donors
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National Board of Health and Welfare: Double the Number of Blood Donors

The number of blood donors in Sweden needs to be doubled, according to the National Board of Health and Welfare. Otherwise, Sweden cannot maintain a state of readiness in a crisis situation with many injured
Large shortage of hospital beds – over 2,000 missing
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Large shortage of hospital beds – over 2,000 missing

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