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Hong Kong authorities will negotiate with operators in Guangdong to secure additional places for elderly residents amid rising demand for cross-border care homes. The number of Hongkongers using the scheme has grown ninefold since the end of 2022.

Rabu, 06 Mei 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

The Philippine House of Representatives has approved three bills on third and final reading, including two measures identified as priorities by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council.

Puluhan pasien gagal ginjal di Indonesia kehilangan akses cuci darah setelah status kepesertaan PBI JKN mereka dinonaktifkan secara mendadak. Ikatan Dokter Indonesia memperingatkan risiko kematian tinggi tanpa terapi tersebut, sementara Menteri Sosial menegaskan rumah sakit wajib melayani pasien meski sementara. Anggota DPR mendesak prioritas hak kesehatan di atas prosedur administratif.

Senin, 02 Februari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved on Monday, February 2, the Provisional Measure establishing the Gás do Povo program, providing free cooking gas cylinders to low-income families. With 415 favorable votes, the bill now heads to the Senate for review. The initiative aims to combat energy poverty and replace the Gas Aid, benefiting up to 15 million families by March.

Menteri Sekretaris Negara Prasetyo Hadi menyatakan pemerintah terbuka terhadap usulan memperluas program Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) untuk mencakup penyandang disabilitas dan anak jalanan. Pernyataan ini disampaikan merespons pertanyaan media pada 7 Januari 2026. Selain itu, Presiden Prabowo Subianto menekankan peningkatan disiplin prosedur dalam pelaksanaan program tersebut.

Rabu, 31 Desember 2025 Dilaporkan oleh AI

The number of households consisting of a single person aged 65 or older in Japan has surged to 8.15 million in 2025. An expert panel from the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry proposed in December a new system to support the livelihoods of these elderly individuals and handle post-death procedures. The system would cover funerals and identity verification for hospital admissions, with low or no cost options for those in financial hardship.