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New Riksdag has 97 newcomers, with the Left Party fielding the most new MPs
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New Riksdag has 97 newcomers, with the Left Party fielding the most new MPs

Just over a quarter of the members will be new when the newly elected Riksdag convenes on Monday. The Left Party (V) has the largest share of newcomers
Queuing initiative has left more urgent patients waiting, SVT reports
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Queuing initiative has left more urgent patients waiting, SVT reports

The government's billion-krona subsidy to shorten waiting times for cataract, hip replacement and prolapse surgeries has meant that patients with greater medical needs have had to wait, SVT reports.
SEK 600 Million Care Agency Unclear as Queue Cuts Fail to Materialize
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SEK 600 Million Care Agency Unclear as Queue Cuts Fail to Materialize

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
Sweden launches inquiry to strengthen protection against gambling harm
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Sweden launches inquiry to strengthen protection against gambling harm

The government is appointing an inquiry to submit proposals for measures to reduce the harmful effects of gambling.
Ambulance Staff Protection Tools Underutilized, Says Health Minister
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Ambulance Staff Protection Tools Underutilized, Says Health Minister

The regions already have tools to protect ambulance personnel from threats and violence – but they are not used by all. This is stated by Minister for Health Care Elisabet Lann (KD) after a meeting with the affected professional groups
Elisabet Lann Called to Social Affairs Committee Over Abortion Comments
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Elisabet Lann Called to Social Affairs Committee Over Abortion Comments

New Minister for Health and Social Affairs Elisabet Lann (KD) is called to the Committee on Social Affairs after her previous statements regarding freedom of conscience in abortion, reports TV4 News.
New Health Minister Faces Criticism Over Abortion Stance
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New Health Minister Faces Criticism Over Abortion Stance

Minister for Health Care Elisabet Lann (KD) has expressed support for freedom of conscience regarding abortion, reports TV4 News. The opposition criticizes, but she herself dismisses the criticism
Sweden's Health Minister Elisabet Lann Collapses at Press Conference
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Sweden's Health Minister Elisabet Lann Collapses at Press Conference

Sweden's new Minister of Health Elisabet Lann (KD) fainted at the press conference where she was presented on Tuesday. I understand that it looked very dramatic
Elisabet Lann Appointed as New Minister of Health and Social Affairs
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Elisabet Lann Appointed as New Minister of Health and Social Affairs

Elisabet Lann, Christian Democratic municipal councillor in Gothenburg, will become the new Minister for Health and Social Affairs after Acko Ankarberg Johansson. Lann will thus take over the task of shortening the healthcare queues, among other things
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