The government and the Sweden Democrats have invested more than SEK 600 million in a national healthcare agency. But it is unclear whether it has helped any patients get care faster or cut queues.
SwedenAt 11:59 a.m., Fagersta fell silent. A minute of silence was held for the victims, their relatives and those affected by the sword attack at Brinell School. In the evening, a memorial ceremony was held.
SwedenThe Government and the Sweden Democrats are investing 80 million kronor in precision medicine. The money will go to GMS Sweden and is intended to increase the use of genetic analysis of diseases and treatment.
SwedenThis summer, it will become significantly more expensive for individuals who regularly take medication. The patient's co-payment for medicines is proposed to be increased - from 2,900 kronor per person and year to 3,800 kronor.
SwedenAlready this fall, the National Board of Health and Welfare will submit its analysis of what a civil duty in healthcare could look like in the event of war.
SwedenJohn Ahlberk becomes the new Director-General for IVO, the Inspectorate for Healthcare and Welfare.
SwedenGender-neutral formulations, better opportunity to perform abortions at home and strengthened role for midwives. This is what the government's investigator proposes that the abortion law should be rewritten.
Sweden500 million kronor is earmarked to shorten the healthcare queues. This is announced by the government and the Sweden Democrats at a press conference.
SwedenSwedish healthcare is strained already today – and in a war situation, sharp priorities may be required. Several of the requirements normally set in the Health and Medical Care Act will not be able to be fulfilled across the entire country, says Minister for Health and Social Affairs Acko Ankarberg Johansson.
SwedenThe Government is allocating over 1.5 billion kronor to strengthen women's healthcare next year. "With these funds, the regions will have the opportunity to develop a safer and more qualitative care," says Anna-Lena Hogerud, chair of the SKR's healthcare delegation.
SwedenShorten the time between diagnosis and treatment and review the pharmaceutical system. These are some of the proposals in the new national cancer strategy.
SwedenThe regions' access to medical technical products and personal protective equipment shall be strengthened. The state is contributing with 850 million kronor.
SwedenThe Government has decided that the assessment of precursors to uterine cancer will be mapped out across the country, reports SR Ekot.
SwedenJessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson.
SwedenSweden has no plans to receive and care for patients from Gaza, despite the EU Commission having contacted Sweden with such a request, reports Göteborgs-Posten.
SwedenMen'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.
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