Category : Health Policy


Nanny Gave Antihistamine to Sedate Baby Who Died

A coroner has ruled that a nanny likely administered an antihistamine to sedate an eight-week-old baby who died in London. The inquest revealed police investigation failures and highlighted the lack of national nanny regulation.

Ombudsman Probes Algorithmic Aged Care Assessment Tool

The Commonwealth Ombudsman has launched an investigation into the controversial Integrated Assessment Tool for aged care funding, following hundreds of complaints about its 'cruel' and 'inhumane' automated decisions.

Kratom Poisonings Soar, Experts Warn Against Blanket Bans

CDC reports a 1,200% rise in kratom-related poisonings over a decade, with a sharp spike in 2025. Experts attribute this to synthetic versions like 7-OH, cautioning that bans on natural kratom could harm users relying on it for pain and addiction recovery

Second Midwife Charged in NSW Homebirth Death Case

NSW police have charged a second midwife, Jordan Michaela Holland, with manslaughter following the death of a newborn during a homebirth in Newcastle in 2024. The case involves allegations of failure to respond to complications.

CDC Director Delays Report on COVID Vaccine Benefits

Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya has postponed publication of a study showing COVID vaccines reduce ER visits and hospitalizations by half, raising concerns about political interference in public health.

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