Sosialtjenester

A new activity requirement in the social services law taking effect on July 1 risks affecting Fontänhuset in Falun. The voluntary-based operation may struggle to gain approval.

20. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Borlänge municipality has received extensive criticism from the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) for shortcomings in child and youth services. The child and family unit is now being reinforced with nine new positions.

Egypt’s National Council for Childhood and Motherhood (NCCM) will launch a “Safe Child Unit” in six governorates as an initial phase to provide integrated support for children facing physical and psychological violence. The initiative, discussed during a meeting of the Standing Committee for Health and Population on Sunday, aims to establish a comprehensive care system including psychological support, social services, and medical referrals. Sahar al-Sonbati, head of the NCCM, stated that the unit will specialize in comprehensive care for affected children and families.

18. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI

As the bicameral committee advances the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) and Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP), experts link these programs to fostering dependency and corruption rather than genuine aid.

The City of Johannesburg struggles to manage its 39 municipally owned old-age homes, where only 19% of residents pay rent on time, leading to uninhabitable units and long waiting lists for the elderly. Maintenance backlogs require millions in repairs, while residents face collapsing ceilings, broken facilities, and illegal occupations. Officials cite financial burdens but outline plans for a new billing system.

30. november 2025 Rapportert av AI

Gerson de Melo Machado, 19, was killed by a lioness after invading the enclosure at a zoo in João Pessoa, Paraíba, on Sunday (November 30). The youth, known as 'Vaqueirinho', had untreated mental health issues and a persistent dream of caring for lions in Africa. His death highlights a life marked by family abandonment and extreme vulnerability.