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White House says no change in Cuba policy after Russian tanker waiver

A view of sunrise as Cuba begins efforts to restore power after its grid collapsed for the second time in a week amid a U.S. oil blockade that has dealt a major blow to the island's already ailing energy infrastructure, in Havana, Cuba March 22, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez

Cuban doctors endure burnout, blackouts as once-vaunted healthcare declines

A doctor talks to a patient at a public hospital, as Cuba’s once-vaunted healthcare system, long hailed as a cornerstone of the 1959 revolution, has deteriorated amid years of economic crisis and U.S. sanctions, a decline that has accelerated this year with U.S. restrictions on oil supplies, in Havana, Cuba, March 18, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez

Alexandra Hospital transforms Parkinson’s care with bi-monthly clinic-cafe

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Dr Venugopalan Menon Preetha, Parkinson's Cafe@AH Lead Consultant, Geriatric Medicine, Alexandra Hospital working with patients at Parkinson's Cafe@AH on March 18, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

Israel shuts schools, bans gatherings as Iran launches retaliatory missiles

Israelis gather in a bomb shelter, after missiles were launched towards Israel from Iran following strikes by Israel and the U.S. on Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Tomer Appelbaum

Medical activities halted at Gaza hospital after reports of gunmen, suspected weapons transfers

A Palestinian war-wounded man waits at the entrance, hoping to receive medical treatment, at a clinic run by medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), amid shortages of medical supplies, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, December 31, 2025. REUTERS/Ramadan Abed

What to know about Gaza's Rafah border crossing

Egyptian ambulances line up to the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border from the Egyptian side, following the first day Israel reopened the border between Gaza and Egypt on Monday for people on foot, in Rafah, Egypt, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

My patient was dying, but would his wife accept it?

People healthcare professionals describe as 'difficult' are often struggling to do the best for their loved one, says the writer..

Patients empowered to play bigger role in own healthcare journey and decisions

NHG Health’s chief of health services and outcomes research John Abisheganaden examining Madam Merly Hong, a patient with Tan Tock Seng Hospital since 2016.

Dedicated clinical care coordinators to work with brain tumour patients during home recovery

Brain Tumour Society Singapore (BTSS) founder Melissa Lim with Mr Peter Koh, a long-time volunteer with BTSS who was recognised for his contributions to brain tumour patients on Jan 25.

Dialysis at home a better option for kidney patients, but take-up remains low

Experienced peritoneal dialysis nurses like Ms Shadirah Zaharum (left) help patients like Madam Norhyati Buang manage their condition, offer advice on living conditions and provide emotional support.

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