Mandatory Reporting of Sexual Abuse in German Hospitals
A growing number of cases of sexual abuse have been reported in hospitals across North Rhine-Westphalia, according to recent investigations by the Aachener Zeitung and SZ.de.
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NRW-Krankenhäuser unter Druck: Gewalt und Essstörungen
In Nordrhein-Westfalen haben sich die beiden Haupt-Krankenhäuser in Dortmund und Essen in den letzten Tagen eine neue Herausforderung gestellt: Gewalt gegen Patienten und Besucher. Ein Bericht von n-tv.de zeigt, dass insgesamt 20 Fälle von körperlicher und seelischer Gewalt innerhalb von 6 Monaten aufgetreten sind.
German PoliticsGermany's Intensive Care Services Face Funding Restrictions
The German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has limited cuts to its 24-hour intensive care services, according to a report by haeusliche-pflege.net published on August 27, 2026.
German PoliticsUSA Reagieren auf Masern-Ausbruch und Dolly Parton-Ehrenaktion
Die Masern sind zurück in den USA, mit mehr als 2700 bestätigten Fällen, das sind um 10% mehr als im Vorjahr.
German PoliticsMalaria Outbreak at Frankfurt Airport
A worker at Frankfurt Airport in Germany has died from malaria, and five others have been infected, according to recent reports.
German PoliticsRise in Testosterone Use Among Young Men in North Rhine-Westphalia
According to a recent report by Neue Westfälische, the use of testosterone among young men in North Rhine-Westphalia is on the rise.
German PoliticsMalaria Outbreak at Frankfurt Airport Raises Concerns
Several employees at Frankfurt Airport have been infected with a dangerous malaria-carrying mosquito, according to experts, who warn of the risk of an outbreak in Germany.
German PoliticsNordrhein-Westfalen: Corona, Grippe und RSV aktuell im August 2026
So krank ist Nordrhein-Westfalen: Corona, Grippe und RSV aktuell im August 2026
German PoliticsNRW Nurses Feeling More Satisfied with Their Jobs
According to a new study by the Allensbach Institute, 63% of nurses in North Rhine-Westphalia are feeling more satisfied with their jobs, with a significant increase in job satisfaction since 2024.
German PoliticsGermany Braces for Heatwaves Amid Rising Deaths
At least 14,000 people have died this year due to heatwaves, surpassing the number of deaths in each individual year in the past.
German PoliticsScientists Discover Alkoholismus in Mice, EU Considers Tax on Oil Companies
According to a recent study published on August 26, 2026, isolation in mice has led to a significant preference for alcohol, with single male mice developing a strong liking, while female mice react oppositely.
German PoliticsRostocker Uniklinik scheidet Oberarzt nach rassistischen Posts
Die Universitätsmedizin Rostock hat den Oberarzt wegen rassistischer und gewaltverherrlichender Posts entlassen.
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