Healthcare news, week of February 23, 2026

Monday, February 23, 2026

5 events. The full rundown for February 23, 2026. The most covered:

1. 22:45 UTC Victorian health watchdog launches inquiry into Epworth hospital governance 3
2. 10:29 UTC Mississippi hospital system closes all clinics after ransomware attack 2
3. 22:00 UTC manilatimes.net: “Tarsus Reports Fourth Quarter and Full - Year 2025 Financial Results and Recent Business Achievements” 1

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

14 events. The full rundown for February 24, 2026. The most covered:

1. 19:45 UTC us.cnn.com: “Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027” 4
2. 10:15 UTC bignewsnetwork.com (Big News Network): “2 new measles cases in New Zealand linked to overseas travel” 2
3. 00:30 UTC Oncare raises ₹27 Cr in Series A led by Sky Impact Capital 2

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

13 events. The full rundown for February 25, 2026. The most covered:

1. 02:00 UTC Reports: NHS not meeting key cancer target, some patients waiting over 104 days 15
2. 22:30 UTC Vance says administration pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota 13
3. 08:30 UTC Sakra World Hospital Unveils Integrated Cancer and Blood Disorder Institute 2

Thursday, February 26, 2026

21 events. The full rundown for February 26, 2026. The most covered:

1. 14:30 UTC East Tennessee Children's Hospital becomes Dolly Parton Children's Hospital 8
2. 01:45 UTC wbaltv.com: “Takeaways from surgeon general nominee Casey Mean Senate confirmation hearing” 6
3. 01:15 UTC How climate change is impacting drinking water in the US 2

Friday, February 27, 2026

12 events. The full rundown for February 27, 2026. The most covered:

1. 01:15 UTC Congo and US agree to $1.2 billion health partnership 5
2. 01:30 UTC B.C. MLA says dysfunctional system led to Vernon hospital escape, death 4
3. 08:30 UTC Australia to cut spinal implant subsidies 3

Saturday, February 28, 2026

1. 0119:50 UTC

   India Launches National HPV Vaccine Drive Amid ₹16,680Cr Rajasthan Investment

   2 outlets · first: Aninews Regulation

   Machine summary Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign alongside ₹16,680 crore in infrastructure projects in Rajasthan.

   1. Projects inaugurated cover five key sectors: roads, electricity, water, health, and education.
   2. The launch coincides with the 2nd anniversary of the BJP's 'double-engine' government in Rajasthan.
   3. PM Modi highlighted the role of Major Dalpat Singh in the liberation of Haifa during the event.

   Reported by Aninews and thenewsmill.com.

   • Narendra Modi
   • BJP
   • Rajasthan
   • HPV vaccination campaign

Sunday, March 1, 2026

1. 0205:42 UTC

   Reporter describes taking £95 at-home general health blood test

   2 outlets · first: mirror.co.uk Market trends

   Machine summary A reporter described taking an at-home General Health Blood Test offered by My Health Checked for £95, which the company said provides a "comprehensive wellness profile, measuring key indicators of your heart, liver and kidney health to help you identify any areas that need attention". The reporter said the test involved collecting a blood sample at home by finger prick and posting it to a laboratory, and that results were ready within three days.

   1. The reporter said My Health Checked offers tests covering aspects of health including cholesterol, energy levels, intolerances and vitamin deficiencies.
   2. The reporter said the General Health Blood Test cost £95 and was described by the company as a "comprehensive wellness profile, measuring key indicators of your heart, liver and kidney health to help you identify any areas that need attention".
   3. The reporter said the test involved pricking a finger with a lancing device and getting blood into two separate capsules, with equipment and written guidance provided.

   Reported by mirror.co.uk and grimsbytelegraph.co.uk.

   • My Health Checked
   • General Health Blood Test

What kind of news was it?

1. Market trends 32
2. Regulation 19
3. Medical devices 11
4. Funding 5
5. Health IT 4
6. Acquisition 1
7. Telehealth 1