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• The WHO Europe chief has warned that AI tools are being rapidly deployed in healthcare across 53 member countries without sufficient oversight. • Data reveals a stark imbalance: while two-thirds of these nations use AI for diagnostics and half use AI chatbots, only 8% (one in twelve) have a health-specific AI strategy. • This lack of governance risks causing biased diagnoses and eroding public trust in healthcare systems.

AFP release images of children’s clothes found on electronic devices seized as part of investigation into Hamish Tait Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA tiny dinosaur puffer jacket could lead police to more victims of a former childcare worker and alleged prolific child sex offender.Federal police have released pictures of clothing from children they want to identify, urging parents and carers who recognise the items to come forward. Continue reading...

• India is integrating artificial intelligence into its healthcare system to improve diagnostic access, specifically through the use of AI-driven medical scans and eye disease detection. • A tool developed by the Bengaluru-based company Remidio allows healthcare workers with limited specialist training to perform initial eye screenings, expanding reach to underserved areas. • Medical professionals emphasize that AI is intended to function as a supportive tool for clinicians rather than a replacement for human doctors.

• The FDA has introduced a new fast-track program for the approval of biologics, including experimental gene therapies for conditions like sickle cell disease and cancer. • Traditionally, the agency requires a rigorous three-phase trial process involving healthy volunteers, dose-finding studies, and large-scale clinical trials to ensure safety. • Critics argue that these political shortcuts may undermine the FDA's international reputation and its standing as a global authority on drug safety.

• Congress has returned from recess to prioritize bipartisan healthcare legislation, specifically targeting prior authorization reform and the expansion of remote patient monitoring. • Key legislative goals include extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits to maintain insurance affordability for millions of Americans. • Regulatory updates from CMS and the FDA introduce critical changes to 340B drug pricing policies and hospital outpatient payment systems.

Partnered Health says personal information and medical details and notes were breached in the attack on 21 clinics Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThousands of medical records and patient information stored with one of Australia’s biggest healthcare providers have been breached in a cyber-attack.Partnered Health, owned by private equity firm Quadrant, said 21 clinics across several cities including Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra have been affected by the breach which occurred on 23 June. Continue reading...

• South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham passed away on Saturday due to cardiovascular disease and an aortic dissection. • A veteran legislator with over 30 years in Congress, Graham was recognized as a leading voice on U.S. foreign policy and a key ally to President Donald Trump. • His career spanned decades of influence in the Republican party, shaping national security strategies and legislative priorities.