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Emirates 24/7
17-07-2025
- Health
- Emirates 24/7
Europe loses 171,000 hospital beds in decade
Recent data from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, has revealed that EU member states lost approximately 171,110 hospital beds between 2012 and 2022, reflecting a decline of around seven percent over the decade. According to Eurostat, the decrease is partly attributed to a shift in healthcare strategies, including shorter hospital stays and a growing reliance on outpatient services. The data highlights disparities among countries. Bulgaria and Germany recorded the highest ratios, with 823 and 766 hospital beds per 100,000 inhabitants, respectively. In contrast, Sweden and Denmark had the lowest, with 190 and 248 beds per 100,000 people, due to their focus on strengthening primary healthcare. Meanwhile, the Netherlands and Sweden lead the EU in long-term care bed availability. While this transformation reflects progress in service delivery, health experts caution that the overall reduction in hospital beds could pose risks, particularly in the event of future health emergencies or crises. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Reuters
18-06-2025
- Health
- Reuters
CDC's vaccine advisory committee to vote on RSV, flu shots
June 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel of vaccine experts will vote on shots for respiratory syncytial virus and influenza at a meeting scheduled for June 25 and 26, according to the agency's website. The panel will also discuss and vote on flu vaccines containing thimerosal, which is a widely used preservative that contains mercury.
