The Architecture of Deflection: Political Continuity in the Kennedy Lineage

Health Secretary RFK Jr. told Congress he is not responsible for the measles outbreak. This follows testimony on drug prices.

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Health Secretary RFK Jr. Denies Measles Outbreak Role in Congress

Health Secretary RFK Jr. told Congress he is not responsible for the measles outbreak. This follows testimony on drug prices.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before Congress for four days. He denied responsibility for the current national measles outbreak.

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Health Secretary RFK Jr. Denies Measles Outbreak Role in Congress

Health Secretary RFK Jr. told Congress he is not responsible for the measles outbreak. This follows testimony on drug prices.

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Earlier specialised care could prevent 10,000 miscarriages a year, UK study finds

Charity says starting specialised care after first miscarriage instead of third reduces risk of future losses

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Meanwhile, while political theater and fake-ass assassination shenanigans dominate the headlines, families focused on keeping their loved ones alive are left navigating the GOP's chaos, misinformation and neglect. #RFKJrIsAProblem #HealthcareAccess #HealthPolicy

Experts offer theories on why WA is 'wild west' for ADHD prescriptions
By Daryna Zadvirna and Madigan Landry

With WA home to seven out of Australia's top-10 highest ADHD prescribing neighbourhoods, experts, psychiatrists and doctors weigh in with their theories.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-29/adhd-medication-prescriptions-high-in-western-australia-explain/106610292

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Experts offer theories on why WA is 'wild west' for ADHD prescriptions

With WA home to seven out of Australia's top-10 highest ADHD prescribing neighbourhoods, experts, psychiatrists and doctors weigh in with their theories. 

Africa: PS Oluga Calls for Stronger Political Commitment to Primary Healthcare in Africa: [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga has called for sustained policy leadership and political commitment to strengthen primary healthcare systems in Kenya and across Africa. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TSG537 #Healthcare #PrimaryHealthcare #Africa #HealthPolicy #PublicHealth

Health insurers' 'aggressive' tactics causing closures, private hospitals say
By Alison Branley

A former Bupa executive accuses health insurers of using "almost bullying" tactics in their negotiations with private hospitals, while the Australian Private Hospitals Association says insurers have become "cowboys" in need of regulation.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-28/health-insurers-aggressive-tactics-accusations-private-hospitals/106598450

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Health insurers' 'aggressive' tactics causing closures, private hospitals say

A former Bupa executive has accused health insurers of using "almost bullying" tactics in their negotiations with private hospitals, while the Australian Private Hospitals Association says insurers have become "cowboys" in need of regulation.

'System ... is broken': Mounjaro won't be listed on PBS in 'stand-off' with US maker
By Stephanie Dalzell and Paige Cockburn

The "broken" process behind listing medication on the PBS contributes to hundreds of thousands of Australians with diabetes missing out on subsidised lifesaving medication, according to the peak industry body.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-28/pbs-diabetes-medication-mounjaro/106612110

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Drug company refuses to subsidise diabetes medication that costs $700 a pop

The "broken" process behind listing medication on the PBS has contributed to hundreds of thousands of Australians with diabetes missing out on subsidised lifesaving medication, according to the peak industry body.

Bupa patients lose out on choice and risk out-of-pockets under No Gap scheme, experts warn
By Alison Branley

Leaked contracts obtained by the ABC reveal Bupa's deals with private hospitals impose stifling conditions on operators that are too small to push back.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-28/bupa-accused-of-anti-competitive-behaviour-under-secretive-medic/106516928

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Health insurer Bupa accused of anti-competitive behaviour

Leaked contracts obtained by the ABC reveal Bupa's deals with private hospitals impose stifling conditions on operators that are too small to push back.

Telehealth ban meant Sue died before she could access assisted dying
By Danielle Pope

Despite voluntary assisted dying being legal in Victoria, many regional patients are not getting the same end-of-life care.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-28/telehealth-ban-voluntary-assisted-dying-appeal-for-change/106268900

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Telehealth ban meant Sue died before she could access assisted dying

Despite voluntary assisted dying being legal in Victoria, many regional patients are not getting the same end-of-life care.