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Health authorities warn against MERS ahead of Hajj season
Health authorities warn against MERS ahead of Hajj season
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) is working to ensure the safety of a wave of travelers to Saudi Arabia - to attend Hajj - from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). Hajj, lasting this year from June 26 to July 1, is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to the Saudi Arabian holy city of Mecca.
2023-06-14 17:03
'Unpopular' medical departments face shortage of doctors
'Unpopular' medical departments face shortage of doctors
Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH), one of Korea's most advanced medical centers, is seeing a doctor shortage in 'unpopular' medical departments like surgery and emergency medicine, according to data released Wednesday. Doctors are found to prefer medical specialties such as plastic surgery and dermatology for better payments and working conditions.
2023-06-14 16:43
Taxpayers to shoulder bill for Fukushima wastewater concerns
Taxpayers to shoulder bill for Fukushima wastewater concerns
Korean taxpayers will have to shoulder further costs as the government tries to ensure the safety of seafood, amid lingering concerns about Japan's planned discharge of radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, according to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Monday.
2023-06-12 16:42
Move to exempt doctors from punishment for medical errors draws controversy
Move to exempt doctors from punishment for medical errors draws controversy
The government's move to exempt doctors from criminal punishment in case of medical accidents is stirring up arguments. Doctors say such a measure is necessary to make sure they can offer medical services to patients in more stable environment. Objectors criticize this, saying doctors are only aiming to avoid their responsibility.
2023-06-11 16:34
Korea's lunar orbiter likely to operate for 2 more years
Korea's lunar orbiter likely to operate for 2 more years
Korea's unmanned space vehicle Danuri is expected to operate for two more years thanks to its energy-saving mode, a senior government official said Wednesday.
2023-06-07 17:48
Controversy grows as fisheries ministry stresses safety of seafood, salt, beaches
Controversy grows as fisheries ministry stresses safety of seafood, salt, beaches
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is facing a growing controversy over its recent attempts to reassure consumers about the safety of seafood and salt, as well as beaches, ahead of the planned discharge of radioactive wastewater from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.
2023-06-06 14:38
Deep-rooted problems push nurses to handle doctors' duties
Deep-rooted problems push nurses to handle doctors' duties
One physician assistant (PA) nurse said she had to carry out a polypectomy, an operation to remove polyps from the inside of a patient's colon, while another said she was once told to pronounce a patient dead.
2023-06-04 17:00
Korea sees record-high number of flu patients for late spring
Korea sees record-high number of flu patients for late spring
Influenza, which typically strikes during winter, has spread at an alarming level in late spring, marking the highest number of patients for a late spring and early summer season.
2023-06-04 16:36
Transition to endemic
Transition to endemic
A medical worker posts a notice at a public health center in Gwangju, Tuesday, to inform the public that the mandatory COVID-19 isolation period of seven days will be shortened to five days and no longer be compulsory starting Thursday when the government is set to downgrade the classification of COVID-19 from the top level. Yonhap
2023-05-30 17:15
Doctors, pharmacists to receive 30% bonus for offering telemedicine service
Doctors, pharmacists to receive 30% bonus for offering telemedicine service
The government will begin its telemedicine pilot program as planned from Thursday, mainly permitting the service for second-visit patients or regular patients of local clinics.
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