Category: Health

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Arrests – Crash – Nightcliff

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two people in relation to a crash in Nightcliff yesterday.

    Around 3:40pm yesterday, police received reports of a TV theft that occurred at a business in a shopping centre at Yarrawonga. A male purchased a TV and allegedly provided two females believed to be known to him with the receipt afterwards. It is alleged the two females walked around for an hour and loaded their trolley with a separate TV and other items before walking out and presenting the same receipt.

    Shopping centre security staff were made aware of the suspicious activity and upon questioning the females one of them allegedly swung a metal bat at the security guard before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.

    About 11:20pm the same day, Strike Force Trident detectives attended a residence in Nightcliff in relation to the ongoing investigation. The alleged offender from the previous incident arrived at the residence while police were in attendance and tried to flee by jumping on the side of a vehicle that was being driven by someone believed to be known to her.

    The vehicle later crashed into a fence on Eugenia Street with all occupants within the vehicle fleeing, and the woman, fleeing the scene on foot. Three adult occupants of the vehicle were located hiding in nearby yards. The female that police were looking for remains outstanding.

    A 37-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of being the driver and conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital for the purpose of a blood test and medical assessment.

    A 29-year-old female was arrested for disorderly behaviour and conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital for a medical assessment.

    Strike Force Trident have carriage of the investigations.

    Anyone with information in relation to either of these incidents is urged to contact police on 131 444. You can anonymously report crime via Crimestoppers by calling 1800 333 000.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Search and Rescue Operation – Nitmiluk

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The Northern Territory Police Force successfully located a 70-year-old male foreign national in Nitmiluk National Park this morning after receiving reports of concerns for his welfare.

    Around 11:45pm last night, police received reports of the man not returning to his accommodation in Nitmiluk. Parks and wildlife rangers commenced initial search efforts in the area and were unable to locate him overnight.

    Earlier this morning the Search and Rescue Section deployed land and aerial assets to locate the man.

    Around 10am, the man was located from the helicopter and has since been recovered.

    He will be transported to Katherine Regional Hospital for medical assessment.

    Sergeant Chris Grotherr said “Police are relieved of this search operations positive outcome and would like to thank members from NT Emergency Service and Parks and Wildlife rangers who also assisted with the operation.”

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Student Mental Health in Focus as National Efforts Intensify on Suicide Prevention and Well-being

    Source: Government of India

    Student Mental Health in Focus as National Efforts Intensify on Suicide Prevention and Well-being

    Ministry of Education Convenes 2nd National Task Force Meeting Chaired by Hon. Justice (Retd.) S. Ravindra Bhat

    Posted On: 14 APR 2025 2:44PM by PIB Delhi

    The 2nd meeting of the National Task Force on the Mental Health Concerns of Students and the Prevention of Suicides in Higher Educational Institutions was held under the chairmanship of Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, former judge of the Supreme Court of India, in New Delhi today.

    Members of the Task Force; Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education; Shri Amit Yadav, Secretary, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment; Shri Anil Malik, Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development; senior officials of the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Law and Justice and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare attended the meeting.

    During the meeting, actions taken so far were reported and discussed in detail. Agenda points included developing a portal/website for data collection; reports and regulations/guidelines; dissemination of questionnaires; gathering support from different sectors; onboarding of officers from DoSEL and MoHFW; coordination with institutions and NIEPA, among others.

    The Supreme Court of India, in a judgment dated 24.03.2025, issued significant directions concerning the prevention of student suicides in higher education institutions. The judgment underscored the urgent need for comprehensive measures to address mental health concerns among students. The Supreme Court constituted a National Task Force under the chairmanship of Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, former judge of the Supreme Court of India, along with other experts from various domains as members, to discuss and deliberate on issues related to mental health concerns among students, the prevention of suicides in educational institutions, and to recommend preventive measures. The key areas of focus include:

    i. Identifying predominant causes leading to student suicides, such as academic pressure, discrimination, financial burdens, and the stigma surrounding mental health.

    ii. Analyzing the effectiveness of existing student welfare and mental health regulations/policies.

    iii. Proposing reforms to strengthen institutional frameworks and create a supportive academic environment.

    The composition of the National Task Force is as follows:

    • Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, as the Chairperson;
    • Dr. Alok Sarin, Consultant Psychiatrist, Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science & Research, New Delhi, as the Member;
    • Prof. Mary E. John (retired), Former Director, Centre, for Women’s Development Studies, New Delhi; as the Member;
    • Mr. Arman Ali, Executive Director, National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People; as the Member;
    • Prof. Rajendar Kachroo, Founder, Aman Satya Kachroo Trust; as the Member;
    • Dr. Aqsa Shaikh, Professor of the Department of Community Medicine in Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi; as the Member;
    • Dr. Seema Mehrotra, Professor of Clinical Psychology, NIMHANS; as the Member;
    • Prof. Virginius Xaxa, Visiting Professor at the Institute for Human Development (IHD), New Delhi; as the Member;
    • Dr. Nidhi S. Sabharwal, Associate Professor, Centre for Policy Research in Higher Education, National University of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi; as the Member;
    • Ms. Aparna Bhat, Senior Advocate (as amicus curiae).

    The following are the ex-officio members of the Task Force:

    • Secretary, Department of Higher Education, M/o Education, Govt. of India, as the Member Secretary
    • Secretary, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India;
    • Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India;
    • Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India; and
    • Joint Secretary, Department of Higher Education, M/o Education – Convenor.

    The Task Force has decided to form three working groups each looking after different tasks. Progress of working groups so far was discussed. This includes compiling and reviewing previous reports, examining existing laws and regulations, and developing a methodology for designing questionnaires.

    The first meeting of the Task Force was virtually held on 29.03.2025, in which the Chairperson outlined the agenda of the meeting highlighting the need for collection of data from various stakeholders which included teachers, academics, persons involved in social sector, policy makers, formulation of diverse set questionnaires for collection of data from various stakeholders, making available resources for the task force for effective discharge of its time bound functions, formation of working groups for division of works, dissemination and publicity of the questionnaires and activities to be taken up by the task force etc.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Fatal traffic accident in Kowloon City

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Kowloon City today (April 14), in which a man died.

    At 5.37am, a public light bus (PLB) driven by a 74-year-old man was travelling along Boundary Street towards Kowloon City. When approaching the junction of Waterloo Road, it reportedly knocked down a 62-year-old man who was riding a bicycle.

    Sustaining head injuries, the man was rushed to Kwong Wah Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 6.54am.

    The PLB driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.

    Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon West is underway.

    Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 9023.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: SPbPU journals entered the first and second quartiles of the international ranking

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    In April 2025, the ranking quartiles were updated. The Fangular Magazine Rank. This indicator reflects the popularity and authority of publications of journals included in the Scopus database since 1996. It takes into account not only the number of citations, but also their quality, assessing the prestige of the journals from which the citations were obtained.

    Published by Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Terra Lingoustics entered the first quartile (Q1) in the Linguistics and Language subject area.

    It is noteworthy that this magazine was included in Scopus MNDB only in December 2024. The journal is also included in the HAC List and has the scientific significance category K1, indexed in the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Index Copernicus International, ROAD and CyberLeninka databases.

    The first quartile is a goal for any scientific journal, as it is recognition of its authority and significance in the scientific community. A humanities journal requires much more effort and time to reach this peak, but editor-in-chief Valeria Evgenyevna Chernyavskaya and the Center for Scientific Publications, which publishes the journal, set the bar high enough at the start and achieved an excellent result, commented Vice-Rector for Research at SPbPU Yuri Fomin.

    Another highly rated publication is Technology And Language, included in Scopus in 2023, received the second quartile (Q2) in the subject areas of Cultural Studies and History and Philosophy of Science. The journal, whose editor-in-chief is the director of the Humanities Institute, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences Natalia Chicherina, publishes studies on various relationships between technology and language from the perspective of history, linguistics, cultural studies, anthropology, philosophy, literary studies and media studies.

    For journals participating in the rating for the first time, this is a very high and honorable result. These indicators show the great work of editors-in-chief, reviewers, authors and the editorial team. Now, inclusion in the White List has become a global task for many Russian publications, but it is also important to strengthen their positions in international databases, which is what Polytechnic publications are actively striving for, noted Ekaterina Linnik, Director of the Scientific Publications Center.

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Two years of war in Sudan leave millions more in need than ever

    Source: Médecins Sans Frontières –

    • As Sudan marks two years of war, people continue to experience the catastrophic consequences and can no longer wait for real assistance.
    • As the rainy season approaches, humanitarian organisations must scale up, and the warring parties must allow, desperately-needed humanitarian assistance.
    • As bombing and violence continues, MSF calls on the warring parties to ensure civilians, humanitarian personnel, and medical teams are protected.

    Sudan – As the war in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) enters its third year, people remain unseen, bombed, besieged, displaced, and deprived of food, and basic lifesaving services. Of the country’s 50 million people, 60 per cent need humanitarian assistance, and people are facing simultaneous health crises and limited access to public healthcare. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reiterates our calls on the warring parties and their allies to ensure that civilians, humanitarian personnel, and medical teams are protected. All restrictions on the movements of humanitarian supplies and staff must be removed, especially as the rainy season fast approaches.

    “The warring parties are not only failing to protect civilians — they are actively compounding their suffering,” says Claire San Filippo, MSF Emergency Coordinator. “Wherever you look in Sudan, you will find needs — overwhelming, urgent, and unmet.” 

    “Millions are receiving almost no humanitarian assistance, medical facilities and staff remain under attack, and the global humanitarian system is failing to deliver even a fraction of what’s required,” says San Filippo. 

    As frontlines have shifted over the course of the war, especially in Khartoum and Darfur, civilians feared retaliatory attacks from both warring parties. For the past two years, both RSF and SAF have repeatedly and indiscriminately bombed densely- populated areas. RSF and allied militias have unleashed a campaign of brutality, including systematic sexual violence, abductions, mass killings, looting of aid, erasure of civilian neighbourhoods, and occupation of medical facilities. Both sides have laid siege to towns, destroyed vital infrastructure, and blocked humanitarian aid. 

    Widespread starvation is taking hold, according to the UN; Sudan is currently the only place in the world where famine has been officially declared in multiple locations. Famine was first declared in Zamzam internally displaced people’s camp in August 2024, and has since spread to a further 10 areas, while 17 additional regions are now on the brink. Without immediate action, hundreds of thousands of lives are at risk.  

    In March 2025, MSF supported multi-antigen catch up vaccination campaigns for children under the age of two in South Darfur.  Over 17,000 children who received vaccinations were also screened for malnutrition, with a rate of 30% global acute malnutrition, and 7% suffering from severe acute malnutrition. In December 2024, during a therapeutic food distribution in Tawila locality, North Darfur, MSF teams screened over 9,500 children under five years old. They found a staggering 35.5% global acute malnutrition rate, with 7% of children suffering from severe acute malnutrition.  

    A scene in the busy emergency room at Al-Nao hospital, supported by MSF in Omdurman. Khartoum state, Sudan, March 2025.
    Tom Casey/MSF

    Simultaneously, Sudan is facing multiple, overlapping health emergencies. MSF teams have treated over 12,000 patients — including women and children — for trauma injuries directly resulting from violent attacks. During the first week of February 2025, MSF teams in Khartoum, North Darfur, and South Darfur states treated mass influxes of war-wounded patients. Sudan is also experiencing one of the worst maternal and child health crises we are seeing anywhere in the world. In October 2024, in two MSF-supported facilities in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, 26 per cent of the pregnant and breastfeeding women seeking care were acutely malnourished. 

    “Outbreaks of measles, cholera and diphtheria are spreading, driven by poor living conditions and disrupted vaccination campaigns,” says Marta Cazorla, MSF Emergency Coordinator. “Mental health support and care for survivors of sexual violence remain painfully limited.” 

    “These compounding crises reflect not just the brutality of the conflict, but the dire consequences of the crumbling public healthcare system and a failing humanitarian response,” says Cazorla. 

    Since April 2023, more than 1.7 million people have sought medical consultations at hospitals, health facilities and mobile clinics MSF supports or is working in. More than 320,000 people were admitted in our emergency wards. 

    More than 13 million people have been displaced by the conflict,  many of them multiple times. Of these, 8.9 million remain displaced inside Sudan, while 3.9 million have crossed into neighbouring countries. Many live in overcrowded camps or makeshift shelters, without access to food, water, or healthcare. People depend entirely on humanitarian organisations — but only where these organisations are responding. 

    Health facilities destroyed 

    According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 70 per cent of health facilities in conflict-affected areas are barely operational or have closed, leaving millions of people without access to critical care amid one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent history. Since the war began, MSF has recorded over 80 violent incidents targeting our staff, infrastructure, vehicles, and supplies. Clinics have been looted and destroyed, medicines stolen, and healthcare workers assaulted, threatened, or killed. 

    In June 2023, Tawila hospital, in North Darfur, was attacked and looted.

    “Buildings were destroyed, even beds were looted, and medicines were burned to the ground,” says Muhammad Yusuf Ishaq Abdullah, MSF health promotion officer in Tawila. “From afar, it looked like a hospital, but when you entered it, it was a shelter for snakes and grass.”  

    These attacks must stop — medical personnel and facilities are not targets. 

    Zahra Abdullah holds her baby inside the kitchen of shelter after receiving her food basket. South Darfur, Sudan, January 2025.
    Abdoalsalam Abdallah

    Upcoming rainy season 

    The rainy season, fast approaching, threatens to make an already catastrophic situation even worse. Supply routes could be severed and entire regions flooded, cutting off people just as the hunger gap peaks, and malnutrition and malaria spike.

    MSF calls for immediate preparedness measures ahead of the rainy season. More border crossings must be opened, and key roads and bridges must be repaired and kept accessible, especially in Darfur, where seasonal flooding isolates communities year after year. 

    Humanitarian restrictions must be lifted, and unhindered access must be guaranteed. MSF urges all groups — including donors, governments, and UN agencies — to enable and prioritise aid delivery, ensuring that assistance not only reaches the country but is transported swiftly and safely to the hardest-hit and most remote communities. Without a serious commitment to overcoming the political, financial, logistical, and security barriers that hinder last-mile delivery, countless lives will remain beyond the reach of help.  

    The people of Sudan have endured this horror for two years too long; they cannot and should not wait any longer. 

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  • MIL-Evening Report: How common are errors in IVF labs? Can they be prevented?

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Karin Hammarberg, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Global and Women’s Health, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University

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    The news of a woman unknowingly giving birth to another patient’s baby after an embryo mix-up at a Brisbane IVF lab has made headlines in Australia and around the world. The distress this incident will have caused to everyone involved is undoubtedly significant.

    A report released by Monash IVF, the company which operates the Brisbane clinic, states it “adheres to strict laboratory safety measures (including multi-step identification processes) to safeguard and protect the embryos in its care”.

    It also says the company’s own initial investigation concluded the incident was “the result of human error”.

    An independent investigation will follow which presumably will shed light on how human error could occur when multi-step identification processes are in place.

    On a broader level, this incident raises questions about how common IVF errors are and to what extent they’re preventable.

    The booming IVF industry

    Because people have children later in life than they used to, some struggle to conceive and turn to assisted reproductive technologies. These include in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) which both involve handling of sperm and eggs (gametes) in the laboratory to form embryos. If there’s more than one embryo available after a treatment cycle, they can be frozen and stored for later use.

    Increasingly, assisted reproductive technologies are also being used by single women, same-sex couples, and women who freeze their eggs to preserve their fertility.

    For these reasons, the fertility industry is booming. In 2022 there were more than 100,000 assisted reproductive treatment cycles performed in Australian fertility clinics, up more than 25% on the number of cycles performed in 2017.

    Regulation of the IVF industry

    In Australia, the IVF industry is more regulated than in many other parts of the world.

    To operate, clinics must be licensed by the Reproductive Technology Accreditation Committee and adhere to its code of practice.

    In relation to storage and accurate identification of embryos, the code states clinics must provide evidence of the implementation and review of:

    Policies and procedures to identify when, how and by whom the identification, matching, and verification are recorded for gametes, embryos and patients at all stages of the treatment process including digital and manual record-keeping.

    The code further states clinics must report serious adverse events to the Reproductive Technology Accreditation Committee. The list of what’s considered a serious adverse event includes any incident that “arises from a gamete or embryo identification mix up”.

    Clinics must also adhere to the National Health and Medical Research Council’s ethical guidelines on the use of reproductive technology in clinical practice and research.

    Lastly, states and territories have laws that regulate aspects of the IVF industry such as requirements to report adverse events and other data to state authorities.

    Thousands of pregnancies in Australia each year are conceived using assisted reproductive technologies.
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    In the United Kingdom, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority regulates the IVF industry and requires clinics to report adverse incidents. These are reported as grade A, B or C, where A is the most serious and involves
    “severe harm to one person, or major harm to many”. Data on adverse incidents is reported in a publicly available annual report.

    In the United States, however, the IVF industry is largely unregulated, and clinics don’t have to report adverse incidents. However, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine states clinics should have rigorous procedures to prevent the loss, damage, or misdirection of gametes and embryos and have an ethical obligation to disclose errors to all impacted patients.

    How common are IVF errors?

    There’s no global data on IVF errors so it’s not possible to know how common they are. But we learn about some of the more serious incidents when they’re reported in the media.

    While the recent embryo mix-up is the first known incident of this nature in Australia’s 40-year IVF history, we have seen reports of other errors in Australian clinics. These include the alleged use of the wrong donor sperm, embryos being destroyed due to contamination, and inaccurate genetic testing which resulted in the destruction of potentially viable embryos.

    In the UK, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority’s most recent report states there was one Grade A incident in 2023–24. This was the first Grade A incident reported since 2019–20 when there were two.

    In the US, some notable errors include storage tank malfunctions in two clinics which destroyed thousands of eggs and embryos.

    Lawsuits have also been filed for embryo mix-ups. In a 2023 case, a woman from Georgia delivered a Black baby even though she and her sperm donor are both white. The biological parents subsequently demanded custody of the child. Despite wanting to raise him the woman who had given birth gave up the five-month-old boy to avoid a legal fight she couldn’t win, she said.

    In the US, some argue most errors go unreported because reporting is not mandated and due to the absence of meaningful regulation.

    There’s no global data on IVF errors, so we don’t know how common they are.
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    Are IVF errors preventable?

    Despite Australia’s stringent regulation and oversight of the IVF industry, an incident with far-reaching psychological and potentially legal consequences has occurred.

    Until the independent investigation reveals how “human error” caused this mix-up, it’s not possible to say what additional measures Monash IVF should take to ensure this never happens again.

    An IVF laboratory is a high-pressure environment, and any investigation should look at whether staffing levels are adequate. Staff training is also relevant, and it’s essential all junior lab staff have adequate supervision.

    Finally, perhaps Australia should adopt the UK’s model and make data about adverse events reported to the Reproductive Technology Accreditation Committee available to the public in an annual report. To reassure the public, this report could include what measures clinics take to avoid the errors happening again.

    Karin Hammarberg is affiliated with Monash University, which is not connected with Monash IVF and the incident mentioned in the article.

    ref. How common are errors in IVF labs? Can they be prevented? – https://theconversation.com/how-common-are-errors-in-ivf-labs-can-they-be-prevented-254382

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Ghana

    Source:

    We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in Ghana due to the threat of violent crime. Higher levels apply in some areas. A curfew is in place from 8pm to 5am covering Walewale and its surrounding areas in the North East Region. You should plan your travel movements to avoid breaking the curfew and follow the directions of local authorities (see ‘Safety’).

    Avoid demonstrations, protests, large public events and intercommunity disputes, as they can turn violent. There’s been an increase in reported incidents of banditry involving passenger buses travelling in the Upper West and Upper East regions. Injuries and deaths have resulted (see ‘Safety’). There’s currently an outbreak of Mpox in parts of Africa, including Ghana (see ‘Health’).

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Universities – SMART researchers develop novel UV and machine learning-aided method to detect microbial contamination in cell cultures

    Source: Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART)

    • This is the first novel technology that utilises machine learning to analyse unique ultraviolet light “fingerprints” on cell cultures to quickly identify presence of contamination
    • Only requiring a small volume of cell culture for analysis, this method can provide a definitive yes/no contamination assessment within 30 minutes, making it significantly more time- and resource-efficient than traditional sterility tests
    • Delays due to contamination testing in cell therapy products can be life-threatening for critically ill patients who urgently need these treatments.

    Singapore, 14 April 2025 – Researchers from the Critical Analytics for Manufacturing Personalized-Medicine (CAMP), interdisciplinary research group (IRG) of Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), A*STAR Skin Research Labs (A*SRL), and National University of Singapore (NUS), have developed a novel method that can quickly and automatically detect and monitor microbial contamination in cell therapy products (CTPs) early on during the manufacturing process. By measuring ultraviolet (UV) light absorbance of cell culture fluids and utilising machine learning to recognise light absorption patterns associated with microbial contamination, this preliminary testing method aims to reduce the overall time taken for sterility testing and, subsequently, the time patients need to wait for CTP doses. This is especially crucial where timely administration of treatments can be life-saving for terminally ill patients.

    Cell therapy represents a promising new frontier in medicine, especially in treating diseases such as cancers, inflammatory diseases, and chronic degenerative disorders, by manipulating or replacing cells to restore function or fight disease. However, a major challenge in CTP manufacturing is quickly and effectively ensuring that cells are free from contamination before being administered to patients.

    Existing sterility testing methods, based on microbiological methods,  are labour-intensive and require up to fourteen days to detect contamination, which could adversely affect critically ill patients who need immediate treatment. While advanced techniques such as rapid microbiological methods (RMMs) can reduce the testing period to seven days, they still require complex processes such as cell extraction and growth enrichment mediums, and they are highly dependent on skilled manpower for procedures such as sample extraction, measurement, and analysis. This creates an urgent need for new methods that offer quicker outcomes without compromising the quality of CTPs, that meet the patient-use timeline, and with a simple workflow that does not require additional preparation.
    SMART CAMP Senior Research Engineer Shruthi Pandi Chelvam using the UV absorbance spectrometer to measure the absorbance spectra of cell culture samples (Photo: SMART CAMP)

    In a paper titled “Machine learning aided UV absorbance spectroscopy for microbial contamination in cell therapy products” published in the journal Scientific Reports, SMART CAMP researchers described how they combined UV absorbance spectroscopy to develop a machine learning-aided method for label-free, non-invasive, and real-time detection of cell contamination during the early stages of manufacturing.

    This method offers significant advantages over both traditional sterility tests and RMMs as it eliminates the need for staining of cells to identify labelled organisms, making it label-free, avoids the invasive process of cell extraction and delivers results in under half an hour. It provides an intuitive, rapid “yes/no” contamination assessment, facilitating automation of cell culture sampling, with a simple workflow that requires no additional incubation period, growth enrichment mediums, and manpower. Furthermore, the developed method does not require specialised equipment, resulting in lower costs.

    “This rapid, label-free method is designed to be a preliminary step in the CTP manufacturing process as a form of continuous safety testing, which allows users to detect contamination early and implement timely corrective actions, including the use of RMMs only when possible contamination is detected. This approach saves costs, optimises resource allocation and ultimately, accelerates the overall manufacturing timeline,” said Shruthi Pandi Chelvam, Senior Research Engineer at SMART CAMPand first author of the paper.

    “Traditionally, cell therapy manufacturing is labour intensive and subject to operator variability. By introducing automation and machine learning, we hope to streamline cell therapy manufacturing and reduce the risk of contamination. Specifically, our method supports automated cell culture sampling at designated intervals to check for contamination, which reduces manual tasks such as sample extraction, measurement, and analysis. This enables cell cultures to be monitored continuously and contamination to be detected at early stages,” said Prof Rajeev Ram, Principal Investigator at SMART CAMP, MIT Professor, and corresponding author of the paper.

    Moving forward, future research will focus on broadening the application of the method to encompass a wider range of microbial contaminants, specifically those representative of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) environments and previously identified CTP contaminants. Additionally, the model’s robustness can be tested across more cell types apart from MSCs. Beyond cell therapy manufacturing, this method can also be applied to the food & beverage industry as part of microbial quality control testing to ensure food products meet safety standards.

    The research is conducted by SMART and supported by the National Research Foundation (NRF) Singapore under its Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE) programme.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Employment Issues – Strike action brewing at large home support employer – PSA

    Source: PSA

    Home Support workers will hold stop-work meetings tomorrow in response to their employer, Access Community Health, offering them no pay increase and reduced work conditions, despite the company receiving increased government funding.
    Workers at these meetings will be discussing what options they wish to take in response to this poor attitude from their employer.
    Stop work meetings will be held from 8am to 10am tomorrow, for over 1000 union members. Most earn the minimum wage and some slightly more, but none have received a pay increase for nearly two years.
    Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi assistant secretary, Melissa Woolley, says Access offered no pay increase, instead, is proposing to reduce sick leave, and remove pay recognition for qualifications and tenure, while introducing 90-day trials.
    “Removing pay recognition for qualifications and tenure was won by all care and support workers as part of the historic care and support pay equity settlement. It is outrageous that Access Community Health want to undo that historic settlement at their first opportunity since the support workers settlement act has expired,” says Wooley.
    “Having a well-qualified care and support worker workforce was a fundamental element of the negotiations that led to the care and support worker settlement in 2017 that was delivered under a National led government,” says Woolley.
    “It’s despicable that while Access has received increased funding in Government contracts, no pay increase has passed on to workers. Instead, they chose to pass on their profit off the back of low paid women workers to their shareholders.
    “The company is imposing clawing back terms and conditions, and no cost of living increases to already struggling care and support workers. Our society can’t function without support workers, but their low pay rates block them from going to the dentist or getting the car serviced which is critical to them performing their roles. These workers are already subsidizing the system by using their own cars for work to travel in between clients.
    “This blatant attack on workers has major connections to the health crisis. When Access do not value their staff, clients suffer the effects of short-staffing – missing the carers they need to shower and get dressed in the morning. Access needs to come to the table with a reasonable pay offer that respects their people,” says Woolley.
    The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest trade union, representing and supporting more than 95,000 workers across central government, state-owned enterprises, local councils, health boards and community groups.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Samsung and the United Nations Development Programme Welcome Five New Young Leaders to Generation17

    Source: Samsung

    Samsung Electronics today announced the addition of five new Young Leaders to Generation17, an initiative in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) that supports young changemakers driving progress to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the ‘Global Goals.’
     
    Since launching Generation17 in 2020, Samsung and UNDP have supported Young Leaders from across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and North America, addressing critical issues that span all 17 Global Goals. The partnership has provided these Young Leaders with the latest Samsung Galaxy technology, along with networking and mentorship opportunities, to amplify their stories and advance their work. The newest cohort, focused on advancing solutions in marine conservation, environmental sustainability, gender equality and quality education, reflects Samsung’s continued commitment to a more equitable future for all.
     
    “As we accelerate efforts to achieve the Global Goals, we are proud to welcome the next cohort of Young Leaders to Generation17,” said Stephanie Choi, EVP & Head of Marketing, Mobile eXperience Business, Samsung Electronics. “Their passion, creativity and commitment to addressing global challenges embody the spirit of innovation that fuels meaningful change. We look forward to seeing how these five new Young Leaders will leverage technology for good to inspire action, mobilize communities and create lasting impact for a more sustainable and equitable world.”
     
     
    Five Global Changemakers
    The newest Generation17 Young Leaders were selected from hundreds of applicants and bring new areas of expertise to the initiative, expanding the reach of Generation17. As members of the Generation17 community, they will leverage technology and global platforms to advocate for the issues that matter most to them.
     

     
    Brigitta Gunawan (Indonesia) — An ocean-climate advocate who has engaged with over 15,000 people in 100+ locations with environmental education and marine conservation opportunities through her organizations 30×30 Indonesia and Diverseas.
     
    “At 17, it struck me that we were nothing but a small speck in a big world that remains largely unexplored — that if we continued as bystanders, we would see this fragile ecosystem cripple within our lifetime — so there I was, ready to co-create a future where people and planet prosper.”
     
    José Francisco Ochoa (Ecuador) — A biologist and co-founder of Academia del Océano, an edtech platform promoting marine conservation, digital tools and sustainability in Spanish-speaking communities, equipping thousands with the tools to protect marine ecosystems.
     
    “The ocean sustains life, yet many don’t realize how deeply connected we are to it. We must embrace innovation, education and collective action to protect our blue planet before it’s too late.”
     
    Renata Koch Alvarenga (Brazil) — Founder and Executive Director of EmpoderaClima, a youth-led organization advocating for climate justice by addressing the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and promoting girls’ climate action.
     
    “Climate disasters are exacerbating gender inequality, but through the Global Goals, we can raise awareness of the need for women’s leadership in climate decision-making and ensure no one is left behind.”
     
    Rahaf Abu Mayyaleh (Jordan) — A climate activist, sustainable technology advocate and founder of IBTKRGO, which develops eco-friendly educational kits using recyclable materials, including e-waste, to empower youth with digital skills.
     
    “Green technology is key to a sustainable future, and young innovators have the power to lead this transformation. Through IBTKRGO, I strive to bridge the gap between technology and sustainability, ensuring solutions that serve both people and the planet.”
     
    Soumya Dabriwal (India) — Co-founder of Project Baala, a social enterprise addressing menstrual hygiene and reproductive health access through innovative solutions, including the sustainable distribution of reusable sanitary products and educational initiatives to de-stigmatize women’s health while generating employment for women.
     
    “Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) is a fundamental human right. Through collective advocacy and innovation, we can break barriers, challenge stigmas and build a world where everyone has the freedom and resources to make informed choices about their own bodies and futures.”
     
     
    Elevating Youth Voices for Global Action
    Since the launch of Generation17 in 2020, Samsung and UNDP have partnered to empower Young Leaders — helping them amplify their stories and accelerate their efforts to drive meaningful change in communities across the world. Additionally, the initiative provides opportunities for Young Leaders to showcase their impact on a global scale.
     
    In the coming months, these Young Leaders will attend various major global events, where they will engage with policymakers, innovators and fellow changemakers. Through these platforms, they will contribute to international conversations on sustainable development and drive tangible progress toward the Global Goals, ensuring that youth voices play a crucial role in shaping a more sustainable future.
     
    This year, Generation17 alum Tamara Gondo took the stage at Samsung’s Galaxy Tech Forum, highlighting the company’s commitment to sustainability and the power of collaboration with like-minded partners to tackle worldwide challenges. She also shared how the initiative has helped scale her organization’s impact since she joined in 2022.
     
    “Young people are the future of global development, and with fewer than five years left to achieve the Global Goals, the time to act is now,” said Achim Steiner, Administrator of UNDP. “Through our long-standing partnership with Samsung, we are empowering youth to advance solutions that address climate and human rights challenges and to inspire a new generation to join the fight for a more sustainable and just future.”
     
    Generation17 reflects the shared commitment of Samsung and UNDP to harness technology for positive impact. Their collaboration began in 2019 with the launch of the Samsung Global Goals App — a mobile platform that educates users about the Goals while enabling them to contribute through everyday use of their Galaxy devices. As detailed in Samsung’s Global Goals Report, as of September 2024, the app has been installed on nearly 300 million Samsung Galaxy devices worldwide — including smartphones, tablets and smartwatches — and has helped generate more than $20 million USD to support UNDP’s global environmental and social initiatives.
     
     
    About UNDP
    UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality and climate change. Working with a broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, UNDP helps nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at www.undp.org.
     
    About Generation17
    Generation17 is an initiative from Samsung and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) that elevates the voices of Young Leaders who are changing the world and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or ‘Global Goals.’ Samsung and UNDP are providing mentorship, technology and networking opportunities for the Young Leaders as they advance their work. Learn more at www.undp.org/generation17.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tourism turbocharge takes New Zealand to the world

    Source: New Zealand Government

    A major drive boosting New Zealand as an international travel destination will kick off with a $13.5 million turbocharge for global marketing activity, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has announced. 

    “We’re a Government relentlessly focused on growing the economy so Kiwis can get ahead. All the stats show tourism will play a leading role as that growth continues,” Louise Upston says.

    “Today I’m delighted to announce a $13.5 million investment for Tourism New Zealand to encourage more international visitors across multiple markets.

    “Encouraging more visitors means more people staying in our hotels, eating in our cafés, spending in our shops and visiting our attractions, creating jobs and driving economic growth.

    “The initial investment will include a focus on encouraging visitors from China, Australia, the United States, India, Germany and South Korea. In these countries and beyond there are millions of people actively considering coming here and experiencing all New Zealand has to offer. 

    “We know international marketing works, with around 14 per cent of international holiday visitors already being directly influenced by Tourism NZ’s marketing activity. 

    “We want to grow that influence. Our international visitor spending and visitor numbers have been rebuilding strongly, and we must make the most of that momentum. 

    “The $13.5 million announced today is estimated to result in more than 23,000 additional international visitors and spending an extra $100 million across the country. 

    “That will be a major boost, not just for tourism and hospitality providers, but in regions and communities throughout the country.

    “We have encouraging signs coming through from our ‘Everyone Must Go!’ campaign focused on Australia, but we won’t stop there.

    “2025 is our chance to reinforce the value of tourism and show what our humming, vibrant country has on show. New Zealand tourism is open for business. 

    “We already know our country has so much going for it. Now we need the global marketing to push that story even wider,” Louise Upston says.

    Specific campaigns will be announced as they continue to be developed during 2025.

    Notes for Editors

    Tourism’s key numbers

    • Tourism now contributes 7.5 per cent of GDP and continues to be our second highest export.
    • The Tourism Satellite Account shows total tourism expenditure in New Zealand of $44.4 billion for the year ending March 2024, an increase of $5.6 billion or 14.6 per cent compared to March 2023.
    • Overseas visitor expenditure increased by $6.3 billion (59.9 per cent) to $16.9 billion
    • International expenditure grew almost 60 per cent in the year ending March 2024.

    Tourism initiatives, funded through the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy, in 2025 include:

    • $500,000 for marketing New Zealand as the ‘go now’ destination for Australians
    • $9 million for New Zealand Cycle Trail Fund to enhance the Great Rides
    • $3 million for a Regional Tourism Boost
    • $3 million to secure more business events for New Zealand
    • $2.45 million for the second round of the Regional Events Promotion Fund
    • And an additional $30 million to support conservation visitor related experiences

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese medical team offers free services in Kalkara, Malta

    Source: China State Council Information Office

    The 20th Chinese medical team for Malta from the Mediterranean Regional Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine (MRCTCM) provided free clinical services to residents at the main square of Kalkara, southeastern Malta, on Sunday.

    During the event, the medical team offered a range of services including blood pressure and blood sugar checks, cupping therapy, traditional massage, personalized health consultations, and distributed free medical supplies to attendees.

    Lora Busuttil, 73, described the free clinic service as a “good” experience. Suffering from knee pain, she expressed appreciation for the helpful advice offered by the Chinese doctors. “I will apply the plaster they gave me on my knee,” she said.

    “I feel much better,” said Iris Magro, 63, after receiving a traditional massage for neck discomfort. It was her first time trying traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and she told Xinhua she plans to visit the MRCTCM for further massage treatments.

    Joe Cuschieri, 76, underwent a blood sugar check and received cupping and massage therapy for his neck pain. He also expressed interest in visiting the MRCTCM to seek continued treatment for his neck and back issues.

    “I am very grateful that we could collaborate with the Chinese medical team to offer free clinical services to our residents,” Kalkara Mayor Wayne Aquilina told Xinhua. He noted that the event attracted strong interest from locals, many of whom were keen to learn more about TCM.

    “We’re looking forward to more collaborations,” Aquilina added, expressing hope that the Chinese medical team will continue offering health consultations, particularly for elderly residents in Kalkara.

    The MRCTCM was established by the Chinese and Maltese governments in 1994. To date, 20 Chinese medical teams comprising over 100 doctors, have provided TCM treatments to approximately 250,000 Maltese patients.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for April 14, 2025

    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on April 14, 2025.

    Curious Kids: If you scoop a bucket of water out of the ocean, does it get lower?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dylan Irvine, Outstanding Future Researcher – Northern Water Futures, Charles Darwin University Lizzie Lamont/Shutterstock If you scoop a bucket of water out of the ocean, does it get lower? –Ellis, 6 and a half, Hobart This is a great question Ellis! The short answer is yes, but

    The Family Court could better protect Indigenous women and children, but there are barriers in the way
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Heather Douglas, Professor of Law and Deputy Director of the Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW), The University of Melbourne Shutterstock The family law system is crucial for protecting women and children nationwide. With its combination of judicial oversight, counselling and alternative

    Top unis have imposed new restrictions on campus protests. What does this mean for students, staff and democracy?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joo-Cheong Tham, Professor, Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne A wave of restrictions on protesting has been rippling through Australia’s top universities. Over the past year, all of Australia’s eight top research universities (the Group of Eight) have individually increased restrictions on campus protests. The changes

    Think your specialist is expensive? Look at what others are paying
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Yuting Zhang, Professor of Health Economics, The University of Melbourne PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock Seeing a medical specialist can leave you with significant out-of-pocket costs. Yet political parties have not adequately addressed this in their pre-election bids. Labor has promised A$7 million to expand the government’s Medical

    Most bike lanes in inner Melbourne have less than 40% tree cover – that’ll get worse, new maps show
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Judy Bush, Senior DECRA Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne Unshaded cycling paths mean heat exposure on hot days, particularly for the afternoon commute. Judy Bush, CC BY Walking and cycling is good for people and the planet. But hot sunny days can make footpaths, bike lanes

    Strongmen, Daggy Dads and State Daddies: how different styles of political masculinity play into Australian elections
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Blair Williams, Lecturer in Australian Politics, Monash University Australian politics has historically been a male domain with an overwhelmingly masculine culture. Manhood and a certain kind of masculinity are still considered integral to a leader’s political legitimacy. Yet leadership masculinity changes along party lines. We are now

    Post-election tax reform is the key to reversing Australia’s growing wealth divide
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Helen Hodgson, Professor, Curtin Law School and Curtin Business School, Curtin University Federal elections always offer the opportunity for a reset. Whoever wins the May 3 election should consider a much needed revamp of the tax system, which is no longer fit for purpose. The biggest challenge

    Productivity reform has been put in the too-hard basket for years. Here’s why leaders leave it alone
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lachlan Vass, Fellow, Tax and Transfer Policy Institute, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University National licensing of electricians has been one of the few productivity reforms of recent years. Shutterstock The federal election leaders’ and treasurers’ debates last week covered many topics: from Trump’s tariffs

    Newspoll steady but Albanese’s ratings jump; swing to Labor in marginal seats
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne A national Newspoll, conducted April 7–10 from a sample of 1,271, gave Labor a 52–48 lead, unchanged since the March 31 to April 4 Newspoll. Primary votes

    Fresh details emerge on Australia’s new climate migration visa for Tuvalu residents
    ANALYSIS: By Jane McAdam, UNSW Sydney The details of a new visa enabling Tuvaluan citizens to permanently migrate to Australia were released this week. The visa was created as part of a bilateral treaty Australia and Tuvalu signed in late 2023, which aims to protect the two countries’ shared interests in security, prosperity and stability,

    Labor and Coalition support for new home buyers welcome but other Australians also struggling with housing affordability
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Cull, Associate Professor, Western Sydney University doublelee/Shutterstock There is no denying housing reform is urgently needed in Australia to make housing more affordable and accessible to everyday Australians. Both major parties have now announced the incentives they are offering to help first-home buyers. While both Labor

    Voters have a clear choice. Labor’s long term and equitable tax reform or the Coalition’s big but one-off tax cuts
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Isaac Gross, Lecturer in Economics, Monash University Tang Yan Song The election campaign has erupted into a economic battleground as Labor and the Coalition unveiled major new tax policies at their campaign launches. Each policy package is aimed at addressing the mounting cost-of-living pressures facing millions of

    Election Diary: Liberal and Labor launches focus on housing, but who thinks either side can fix that crisis any time soon?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra If anyone had any doubts before, Sunday’s Liberal and Labor launches highlighted that this election is an auction for votes, in particular those of the under 40s and people in the outer suburbs. Amid the usual launch hoopla – the

    Accra is a tough city to walk in: how city planners can fix the problem
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Seth Asare Okyere, Visiting lecturer, University of Pittsburg and Adjunct Associate Professor, Osaka University, University of Pittsburgh Humans are walking beings. Walking is intrinsically linked to our physical development from childhood and enables our connections with people and places. We can say it is essential to our

    ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for April 13, 2025
    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on April 13, 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Draft Council Plan 2025-2029 released for public comment

    Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

    The draft Council Plan 2025-2029, outlining how Council will guide Greater Bendigo’s growth, development and wellbeing over the next four years, has been released for public comment.

    This important strategic document has been created following extensive consultation with the Greater Bendigo community, City partners, local stakeholder groups, and Greater Bendigo Councillors.

    Public consultation has included a community-wide survey, a series of focus groups, meetings with community representative groups, and information from the City of Greater Bendigo’s online engagement platform Let’s Talk and customer requests.

    In March 2025, the City hosted a community panel with 42 people participating in sessions over three days. The panel included people from over 20 local areas and many different ages, genders and backgrounds.

    Collectively, the panel produced community guidance for Councillors to use when making decisions on behalf of the whole community.

    The draft Council Plan is a comprehensive blueprint for improving and developing Greater Bendigo over the next four years and includes the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.

    It outlines the 2025-2029 priorities and guides all detailed complementary documents, including the Revenue and Rating Plan, the Financial Plan, and the Annual Budget.

    The draft Council Plan is structured around four themes, linked to 12 goals and 34 priorities. The themes are:

    • Responsible – Running an effective, fair, and efficient organisation
    • Healthy – Protecting and improving our physical, mental, and environmental health
    • Thriving – Managing our growth, including businesses, housing, heritage, and creativity
    • Welcoming – Celebrating and including everyone in our community

    Mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf encouraged the community to provide feedback on the draft Council Plan.

    “After months of engagement and plan development, it’s now time to check in with the community to make sure the draft Council Plan reflects the feedback received from the community,” Cr Metcalf said.

    “The Council Plan is an important document that will guide the work of Council and City staff over the next four years, investing in our future. It will provide a positive and exciting roadmap for Greater Bendigo.

    “We want to be on the right track before the draft Council Plan is put forward for consideration at a future Council meeting in 2025, so your feedback is important.

    “I wish to thank community members for their time and energy in providing input into this plan. Engagement was extensive, including in-person meetings and a comprehensive survey. A diverse and enthusiastic community panel, with representation from across the region, shared their top priorities on what they value most about living in Greater Bendigo, its challenges and how best to shape its future.”

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1 conducts dive training with the Republic of Korea Navy’s Sea Salvage and Rescue Unit during SALVEX Korea 2025 [Image 8 of 17]

    Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific)

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    JINHAE NAVAL BASE, Republic of Korea (April 9, 2025) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ernest Smith, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, and a Republic of Korea navy diver are lowered into the ocean inside of a diving bell that is launched from the inside of the Tongyeong-class salvage and rescue ship ROKS Gwangyang (ATS-32), during a joint dive and salvage exercise in the harbor of Jinhae Naval Base, Republic of Korea, April 9, 2025. Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 sustains the U.S. Navy’s maritime forces and is responsible for all diving and salvage operations in the Western Pacific in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Jennings

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release: Mental health staff and patients at risk without plan

    Source: New Zealand Labour Party

    More people could be harmed if Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey does not guarantee to protect patients and workers as the Police withdraw from supporting mental health call outs. 

    “Two reported incidents show that by withdrawing the Police’s support from mental health call outs, people suffering severe distress will fall through the cracks, and will miss out on the support and care they deserve,” Labour mental health spokesperson Ingrid Leary said.

    “The Government has failed to provide a plan to support mental health workers, patients and other staff when people detained under the Mental Health Act are brought into emergency departments. 

    “The Government said it had a plan for Police to reduce the amount of time they stay with a person detained under the Mental Health Act in an emergency department, but it’s being pushed through too fast.

    “Staff in our hospitals are already reporting high levels of violence in their workplace. Withdrawing Police without trained safe staff to step in puts everyone at risk.

    “Matt Doocey is compromising worker and patient safety and is failing to deliver the mental health support he promised New Zealanders. He should be held accountable if more incidences of harm are reported,” Ingrid Leary said.

    “While in Government, we were developing a plan to phase in mental health co-response teams nationally to respond to 111 calls for people experiencing mental distress,” Labour Police spokesperson Ginny Andersen said.

    “However, rushing through the withdrawal of Police support is irresponsible when there is no additional mental health workforce in place.”


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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Rural Health Roadshow to hear from rural communities

    Source: New Zealand Government

    Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced today he will be coming to 12 rural locations across the country on a Rural Health Roadshow, starting this week in Levin.“All New Zealanders deserve timely access to quality health care and this Government is committed to improving health and mental health outcomes, particularly for the one in five living in our rural communities,” Mr Doocey says.“The Rural Health Strategy was published in 2023 and sets the direction for improving the health of people who live in rural communities. The rural health road show is an opportunity for me to hear from the public and those working in rural health about how well the strategy is being implemented.“We know access to health care within rural communities, or being supported to access care when required, are key issues for rural communities. That’s why I want to hear from our rural communities who are accessing health care services directly about what’s working well and what’s not, I also want to hear from those who are working in rural health.”Some initiatives are already in train. Late last year, the Government provided accreditation to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast to deliver Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine Training and awarded scholarships to 27 health care students to boost the future rural health workforce.The Government is also improving access to primary care including access to 24/7 digital care, training more new doctors and investing to increase the number of nurses in primary care. Primary care providers will receive up to $20,000 per nurse employed in rural areas.“We are prioritising rural communities as part of Health New Zealand’s roll out of Integrated Primary Mental Health and Addiction Services. It’s about bringing mental health and addiction support in over 400 general practices across the country,” Mr Doocey says.“Early feedback I have received so far from rural health agencies is that they are keen to be involved in the roadshow, and they appreciate the opportunity for the voices of rural communities to be heard.”Note for editors:•    Join your local community roadshow event to ensure your voice is heard. To register, please visit the Ministry of Health’s website•    Rural Health Roadshow locations and dates:o    Levin – 16 Aprilo    Wairoa – 1 Mayo    Wānaka – 1 Julyo    Oamaru – 2 Julyo    Hanmer Springs – 7 Julyo    Gore – 8 Julyo    Tūrangi – 6 Augusto    Kaitaia – 7 Augusto    Hāwera – 23 Septembero    Te Kuiti – 24 Septembero    Greymouth – 30 Septembero    Thames – 1 October

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Hospital Authority announces general out-patient and Chinese medicine clinics service arrangements during Easter holidays

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

    The Hospital Authority (HA) spokesperson today (April 13) announced that the HA will activate service demand surge special measures tomorrow (April 14) to cope with the service need and to alleviate pressure on Accident & Emergency Departments (A&Es) during the Easter holidays (April 18 to April 21). Eighteen general out-patient clinics (GOPCs) will provide public holiday services (see Table 1) in the period. Members of the public can make appointments through the telephone appointment system or the “Book GOPC” function in the “HA Go” mobile application.
     
    The HA spokesperson reminds the public to stay vigilant to personal and environmental hygiene during the holidays to avoid spreading disease. Members of the public who develop respiratory symptoms should wear masks and seek medical advice promptly. Non-emergency patients should avoid using A&E services and instead seek treatment at GOPCs, private doctors or 24-hour outpatient services at private hospitals to reduce pressure on public hospital A&Es. Members of the public can visit the Health Bureau’s (HHB) Primary Care Directory (www.pcdirectory.gov.hk). The HHB has also collated information of private hospitals, healthcare facilities, family doctors and Chinese medicine clinics that will be in operation during the Easter holidays across all 18 districts. In collaboration with the Development Bureau’s Spatial Data Office and the Lands Department, the information (including addresses, phone numbers and operation hours) of the relevant hospitals and clinics have been uploaded to the online portal (www.map.gov.hk/gm/s/hhbclinic/all?lg=en) for public reference.
     
    The HA will implement special refund arrangements in the A&Es again, starting from April 14, to provide stable patients with flexibility in choosing alternative medical institutions. Patients waiting for a doctor consultation at A&Es who choose to seek medical advice at other medical facilities can request a refund of their A&E fees directly from duty staff at the registration counter. “HA Go” members can also submit applications through the mobile application. This arrangement only applies to patients who have not yet been seen by a doctor and must be requested within 24 hours of registration. Eligible applicants will receive refunds via mailed cheque, credit card, or electronic wallet within approximately one month.
     
    Additionally, the Chinese Medicine Clinics cum Training and Research Centres (CMCTRs) located in the 18 districts will enhance their services before and after the Easter holidays, with four CMCTRs providing services during the Easter holidays (see Table 2). Patients can make appointments either by phone during service hours or through the “18 CM Clinics” mobile app (applicable to patients who have registered for 18 CMCTRs service). The public can also visit the HA Chinese Medicine website (cmk.ha.org.hk/services/notice/easter-holidays-2025) for the latest information on Chinese Medicine services.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Health risk category for Air Quality Health Index is expected to reach “Serious” level

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    According to the Environmental Protection Department (EPD)’s forecast, the health risk category of Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) at some air quality monitoring stations will reach the “Serious” level later today (April 13).

    Under the influence of a dusty air stream associated with the northeast monsoon, the level of suspended particulates in background pollutants has been recorded higher than normal since 10pm last night (April 12). With the monsoon moderating gradually, winds in Hong Kong are expected to weaken and unfavorable to pollutant dispersion in the region, leading to increase in pollution levels. It is anticipated that the pollutant level will remain relatively high in the following one or two day(s). The EPD will keep in view the change in air quality, and release update on the latest situation in due course.

    With a health risk category in the “Very High” range or above, children, the elderly and persons with existing heart or respiratory illnesses are advised to reduce physical exertion and outdoor activities to a minimum or avoid such activities. The general public is advised to reduce, or reduce to a minimum, outdoor physical exertion, and to reduce time outdoors, especially in areas with heavy traffic. As health effects of air pollutants may vary for individuals, persons who are in doubt or experience discomfort should seek advice from healthcare professionals. The public may visit the Centre for Health Protection’s website (www.chp.gov.hk/en/content/9/460/3557.html) for more information on health effects of air pollution and relevant health advice.

    The Education Bureau (EDB) urges all schools to visit the EDB website for appropriate measures to safeguard students’ health and take note of changes in the index. The relevant hyperlink is as follows: www.edb.gov.hk/en/sch-admin/admin/about-activities/sch-activities-guidelines/index.html.

    When the AQHI is at the “Very High” level, employers of outdoor workers performing heavy manual work are advised to assess the risk of outdoor work and take appropriate preventive measures to protect the health of their employees, such as reducing outdoor physical exertion and the time of their stay outdoors, especially in areas with heavy traffic. At the “Serious” level, employers of all outdoor workers are advised to assess the risk of outdoor work and take appropriate preventive measures to protect the health of their employees.

    Members of the public can check the current AQHI readings at the EPD’s website (www.aqhi.gov.hk/en.html) or by calling the hotline 2827 8541.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: BCCL’s Central Hospital Dhanbad Expands Medical Education: Now a Training Ground for India’s Future Specialists

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 12 APR 2025 5:32PM by PIB Delhi

    Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), India’s leading coking coal producer, has taken a significant step in strengthening the nation’s healthcare infrastructure by expanding the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) medical training programs at its Central Hospital Dhanbad (CHD). The recent addition of an Ophthalmology (Eye) specialization course brings the total to five key disciplines, positioning CHD as the most comprehensive DNB training center among all Coal India subsidiaries.​

     

    DNB Programs Offered at CHD:

    • General Medicine :   4 seats (Post MBBS 3 years Course)
    • General Surgery :     2 seats​ (Post MBBS 3 years Course)
    • Anaesthesia :  2 seats​ (1 Post MBBS 3 years Course + 1 Post Diploma  2 years Course)
    • Family Medicine :     2 seats​ (Post MBBS Diploma 2 years course)
    • Ophthalmology :       2 seats​ (Post MBBS Diploma 2 years course)

     

    The DNB qualification, awarded by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), is recognized as equivalent to MD/MS degrees in India, ensuring that CHD’s programs meet the highest standards of medical education. ​

    Empowering In-House Talent and the Nation:

    In a strategic move to enhance internal capabilities and serve the Coal Industry across the nation and entire Dhanbad with adjoining areas in the optimum ways, CHD has reserved 50% of the DNB seats for internal doctors from CIL and its subsidiaries, facilitating their advancement into specialized roles. The remaining 50% are open to candidates nationwide, corroborating a diverse and competitive learning environment.

    BCCL’s Commitment to Holistic Nation-Building:

    This initiative aligns with BCCL’s broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) objectives, which encompass healthcare, education, and community development. By investing in advanced medical training, BCCL is not only contributing to the nation’s energy needs but also playing a significant role in enhancing healthcare services across India.

    ‘Today, BCCL has taken its Central Hospital Dhanbad to the forefront of leading healthcare institutes in the CIL family, furthering its vision of ensuring holistic healthcare infrastructure and wellness for all,’ CMD, BCCL, Shri Samiran Dutta.

     

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Union Health Minister Shri JP Nadda inaugurates state-of-the-art Central Research Laboratory in AIIMS Bhubaneswar

    Source: Government of India

    Union Health Minister Shri JP Nadda inaugurates state-of-the-art Central Research Laboratory in AIIMS Bhubaneswar

    Lays Foundation Stone of Multiutility Gastronomy Block

    Holds high-level review meeting to assess ongoing developmental projects; interacts with medical students, sanitary staff, and employees

    Launches revamped AIIMS Bhubaneswar website, equipped with user-friendly features and integrated services for patients and visitors

    Posted On: 12 APR 2025 8:18PM by PIB Delhi

    Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated Central Research Laboratory in AIIMS Bhubaneswar today, marking another milestone in the institute’s journey of growth and excellence. He also laid the foundation stone of a Multiutility (Gastronomy) Block on the occasion.

    The state-of-the-art Central Research Laboratory facility is a transformative initiative aimed at advancing cutting-edge medical research and fostering innovation. The facility is poised to empower doctors, researchers, and scholars to develop impactful healthcare solutions and propel AIIMS Bhubaneswar into the league of premier medical research hubs in the country.

    The Multiutility (Gastronomy) Block is a modern infrastructure project tailored to meet the evolving needs of students, faculty, staff, and the general public. The block will offer essential amenities under one roof, enhancing both operational efficiency and community engagement within the campus.

    Adding to the digital transformation of healthcare services, the Union Minister launched the revamped AIIMS Bhubaneswar website, equipped with user-friendly features and integrated services for patients and visitors. The website showcases Odisha’s rich cultural heritage while improving access to the institute’s healthcare facilities.

    As part of the visit, Shri Nadda also inaugurated the EHS Clinic and AMRIT Pharmacy, ensuring greater accessibility to essential health services and affordable medicines for all. He stated that a skin bank will also be set up in AIIMS Bhubaneswar in the near future.

    A notable highlight was the Union Minister’s visit to the Burn Centre, a one-of-its-kind facility in Eastern India that is already making a difference in critical care. He also visited the Swachhata Exhibition at the OPD foyer, Integrated Health & Wellness Clinic, Rheumatology & Geriatric Clinic, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and planted a sapling at Smruti Upavan, symbolizing the commitment to a greener and healthier future.

    The visit concluded with a high-level review meeting where Shri Nadda assessed ongoing developmental projects and interacted directly with medical students, sanitary staff, and employees. This engagement demonstrated the government’s inclusive approach to healthcare delivery.

    Shri Nadda was accompanied by a distinguished team from AIIMS Bhubaneswar, including President of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Prof. (Dr) Shailesh Kumar; Executive Director, Prof. (Dr) Ashutosh Biswas; Dean (Academics) Prof. (Dr) Prasanta Raghab Mohapatra; Dean (Examination), Prof. (Dr) Soubhagya Kumar Jena; Dean (Research), Prof. (Dr) Satyaieet Misra; DDA, Lt. Col. Abhijit Sarkar; Medical Superintendent, Dr. Dillip Kumar Parida and Senior Administrative Officer, Shri Rasmi Ranjan Sethy.

    Speaking on the occasion, Prof. (Dr) Ashutosh Biswas emphasised that “the Central Research laboratory will be a catalyst for scientific discovery and translational research, especially in the Eastern region. It will open doors to pioneering treatments and improved healthcare outcomes”. “Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister, Shri JP Nadda’s unwavering support and presence inspire us to achieve higher benchmarks in healthcare delivery and innovation”, he added.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Make this Friday a Good Friday – Help us reach $40 million

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    CFA is calling on Victorians to dig deep alongside thousands of volunteers rattling tins for the annual Good Friday Appeal (GFA) this week, supporting the Royal Children’s Hospital. 

    From fire trucks to traffic lights, community clubs to local events, Victorians can expect to see CFA volunteers out in force this Good Friday. In fact, you’re likely to find a CFA volunteer shaking a tin in nearly every town across the state.  

    Since 1951, CFA brigades have proudly raised more than $39 million for the Appeal, becoming a cornerstone of the fundraising effort. This year, CFA is aiming to reach a historic milestone – raising a grand total of $40 million.  

    CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said the image of CFA volunteers in their firefighting gear collecting donations has become an iconic part of Good Friday.  

    “A significant number of our CFA members will be out in force again this year, and it’s just one of the things that truly defines the spirit of the Good Friday Appeal,” Jason said.  

    “Our long-standing partnership with the GFA is not possible without the incredible generosity and passion of our CFA volunteers who give up their time year after year to raise funds for kids who are in need of care.   

    “So, this Friday, give what you can to a firey – and help us make a difference.”  

    This year, Chief Officer Jason Heffernan will have the honour of presenting CFA’s total collection amount live on-air during the Good Friday Appeal telethon late on Friday night.   

    He will be joined by Epping CFA volunteer Rohan Stevens, whose son Jack is one of the official faces of the 2025 Appeal.   

    Jack received life-saving care from the Royal Children’s Hospital, and the support his family received during that time has left a lasting impact. Their story is a powerful reminder of why every donation matters.  

    The continued partnership between CFA and the Good Friday Appeal reflects the selfless dedication and community-first ethos that CFA volunteers embody. For many, it is a powerful way to give back and connect.  

    Members of the community are encouraged to look out for CFA crews in their local area and donate generously – every dollar makes a difference to the lives of children and families across the state.  

    Submitted by CFA Media

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Serious Two Vehicle Crash, East Derwent Highway, Geilston Bay

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    Serious Two Vehicle Crash, East Derwent Highway, Geilston Bay

    Sunday, 13 April 2025 – 5:44 am.

    At approximately 10:48pm on Saturday 12th April 2025, emergency services responded to a two-vehicle crash on the East Derwent Highway Geilston Bay, at the intersection of Sugarloaf Rd.
    A silver Opal sedan, driven by a 19-year-old man from Warrane, had been travelling south on the East Derwent Highway, when it collided with a north bound white Toyota Camry at the intersection of Sugarloaf Rd.  The Toyota was being driven by a 32-year-old man from Berriedale.
    There were a combined total of 7 occupants in both vehicles, all of which were transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital for medical treatment or assessment.  A 17-year-old woman who was travelling in the Opal sedan at the time of the crash has suffered serious injuries.
    Investigations in relation to this crash are ongoing, however initial investigations suggest that excessive speed may have been a contributing factor in this crash.
    Police would like to ask anyone with information about this crash or those who may have observed the manner of driving of the vehicles prior to the crash, to contact police on 131 444 or crime stoppers on 1800 333 000, quoting ESCAD number 531-12042025.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Think your specialist is expensive? Look at what others are paying

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Yuting Zhang, Professor of Health Economics, The University of Melbourne

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    Seeing a medical specialist can leave you with significant out-of-pocket costs. Yet political parties have not adequately addressed this in their pre-election bids.

    Labor has promised A$7 million to expand the government’s Medical Costs Finder website, which potentially allows you to compare specialists’ fees. But it hasn’t outlined a policy to lower these fees. The Coalition and the Greens have not addressed specialists’ fees directly.

    During a cost-of-living crisis, this is a major omission.

    Specialists’ fees are high, vary across specialties and across geographical regions.

    That’s what we found when we used actual Medicare data to map costs across Australia to see a specialist doctor.

    What we did and what we found

    We used data from the national 2023 Medicare Benefits Schedule (or MBS) accessed from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. We calculated mean (average) fees charged by doctors in 17 specialties for initial face-to-face appointments after a GP referral.

    Under MBS billing rules, different specialties use different item numbers (104 or 110) for an initial consultation. These attracted a different Medicare schedule fee ($91.80 and $161.90, respectively, as of January 2023). These schedule fees are what Medicare considers a fair price for doctors to charge.

    Most patients pay the gap between 85% of the Medicare schedule fee and the specialist’s fee. This is their out-of-pocket cost. But that percentage can differ, depending on the circumstances. So not all patients have the same out-of-pocket costs for the same consultation.

    We only looked at fees charged by private specialists at private clinics. We didn’t include free specialist care in public clinics. Nor did we look at GP fees.

    We then looked at how specialists’ fees varied by patients’ geographical location to create some maps.

    Use the map below to search for mean specialists’ fees and mean out-of-pocket costs for cardiology, rheumatology, neurology, and oral and maxillofacial surgery.

    Fees for the other 13 specialties we looked at are available via maps on the HALE Hub’s Australian Healthcare Atlas website.

    Which specialists charged the most?

    Specialist fees varied substantially. On average, rheumatology had the highest fees, followed by neurology and immunology. Oral and maxillofacial surgery had the lowest fees, followed by general surgery.

    Some specialties used the item number that attracted the $91.80 Medicare schedule fee. But almost all these specialists (except for general surgery) charged more than twice this amount (an average $183.60) in at least 80% of geographical areas.

    Other specialties used the item number that attracted the $161.90 Medicare schedule fee. This included rheumatologists, which charged an average of over $323.80 (twice the schedule fee) in 17.6% of geographical areas. Neurologists charged the same amount in 19.2% of geographical areas.

    Which parts of the country had the highest fees?

    Certain states and territories consistently had higher fees for some specialties. For example:

    • cardiology was most expensive in Western Australia, Australian Capital Territory and Queensland

    • orthopaedics was most expensive in ACT, New South Wales and Queensland

    • obstetrics was most expensive in ACT, WA and NSW.

    High fees matter

    Higher specialists’ fees directly translate to patients’ higher out-of-pocket costs. That’s because Medicare rebates are fixed, and private health insurance does not cover out-of-hospital consultations.

    If patients avoid their initial consultation due to cost, their health can worsen over time, potentially leading to more expensive treatments later.

    Higher specialists’ fees and the barrier to care could also entrench inequalities. That’s because people in lower socioeconomic groups already tend to have worse health.

    What can I do?

    You can use our maps to look at what specialists charge near you. Although the maps use 2023 data and look at average fees and out-of-pocket costs, you can get a general idea. Then you can call specialists’ offices and the receptionist will tell you how much the doctor charges for an initial appointment.

    If there are several referral options, comparing fees will help you make an informed decision about your health care, alongside wait times, geographical location, quality of care and other factors. You can discuss these issues with your GP so they can refer you to the best available specialist for your circumstances.

    What else can we do?

    1. Make fees transparent

    Patients often do not know how much a specialist consultation costs until they arrive at the doctor’s office. GPs typically do not refer to specialists based on their fees and often don’t know them anyway.

    The government’s Medical Costs Finder website relies on doctors voluntarily reporting their fees. But only a few report them.

    If re-elected, the Labor government says it will upgrade the website to display the average fee charged by every eligible specialist (other than GPs) using Medicare data, without asking doctors to spend time inputting their fees.

    This is a welcome move. But the government should also mandate disclosure of fees on the website, which would be more up-to-date than looking back through past Medicare data.

    2. Doctors need more advice, and can help

    Specialists in Australia can charge what they like, and as we’ve found, sometimes way above the Medicare schedule fee.

    But professional medical colleges can provide guides on how to set “reasonable” fees. They can also develop codes of conduct about fee practices, and counsel members who consistently charge high fees.

    Once specialists’ fees are more transparent, GPs can inform patients about fee variations and options for more affordable care.

    3. We need more public clinics

    Government could also open more public clinics that offer free specialist care for those who cannot afford large gap fees in private clinics. This type of investment may be warranted in some low-socioeconomic areas if we’re aiming for all Australians to receive the specialist care they need.

    Yuting Zhang has received funding from the Australian Research Council (future fellowship project ID FT200100630), Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the Victorian Department of Health, National Health and Medical Research Council and Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network. In the past, Professor Zhang has received funding from several US institutes including the US National Institutes of Health, Commonwealth fund, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. She has not received funding from for-profit industry including the private health insurance industry.

    Chenhao Liang does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    ref. Think your specialist is expensive? Look at what others are paying – https://theconversation.com/think-your-specialist-is-expensive-look-at-what-others-are-paying-253628

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  • MIL-OSI: Welnax BioClear Reviews [Urgent Update]: Do Not Buy Until You Read This.

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WOODHAVEN, N.Y., April 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Millions of people around the globe silently battle with toenail fungus, it is one of the most common ailments affecting the toes. It is a deep insecurity a lot of people tend to hide.

    It usually starts out a small yellow patch but quickly spreads leading to weak, brittle and awkward looking toenails.

    If this is you, then you have probably tried all kinds of solutions, from over-the-counter meds, homemade remedies and what not, however toenail fungus is one tough nut to crack and most of the mainstream solutions tend to take months to work or flat out don’t work.

    Luckily, technology has intervened and there is a more efficient solution on the markets, that solution is called Welnax Bioclear.

    Welnax Bioclear provides a non-invasive, drug-free method to effectively treat toenail fungus, it targets the root cause of toenail fungus using specialized UV light therapy.

    People of all ages can easily use this device thanks to its intuitive design. Simply place it over the affected toenail, turn it on, and let the light work. There’s no need for complicated application steps or frequent doctor visits. Many users in the U.S. report noticeable improvements in nail texture and appearance within weeks, with even better results over time with consistent use.

    This review will take a closer look at the features, benefits, and real user experiences of the Welnax BioClear Toenail device. Keep reading to see if it’s the right solution for you!

    What is Welnax Bioclear (Welnax Reviews)

    Welnax BioClear is a revolutionary light therapy device that helps to improve the health of toenails through non-drug, non-surgical technology. Producing specific light wavelengths that can penetrate through the nail bed, it attacks fungal infections along the way as well as treating conditions such as discoloration, brittleness, and thickening of nails.

    In contrast to conventional treatments like antifungal tablets or creams (usually side effect inducing with long courses of treatment—Welnax BioClear provides a safer, more convenient option.

    The phototherapy component of its mode of action is designed to break down and destroy fungal cells without damaging nearby skin or nail tissue, ultimately leading to healthier, clearer nails with ongoing use.

    One of the greatest things about it is that it’s so easy to use. Its lightweight, small size makes it easy for anyone to treat their toenails at home with no messy application, discomfort, or repetitive visits to the doctor’s office. Just place the device over the affected toenail, flip on the light therapy, and it’ll get to work.

    The increasing popularity of light therapy on medical and cosmetic markets is testimony to its use as a non-surgical option. Visible improvements are reported by the majority of users within weeks, with usage leading to increasingly dramatic results.

    If you have become frustrated with recurring toenail problems and need a break from traditional treatments, Welnax BioClear might be the revolution you are waiting for.

    How Welnax BioClear Works

    Laser Penetration – The unit possesses 18 antifungal laser beams which penetrate deep into the nail bed, down to the root where the fungal cells are located. The impact damages the fungus’s DNA, stopping the fungus from growing.

    Thermal Effect – Along with laser treatment, the device also sends out gentle heat, which breaks down the fungus and promotes faster healing. The combination of heat and light ensures that the entire fungus is removed.

    Non-Invasive & Drug-Free – Unlike oral antifungals, which have the reputation of being accompanied by side effects such as liver toxicity or skin rashes, Welnax BioClear is a completely natural, chemical-free approach.

    Encourages Healthy Nail Growth – By removing the infection from the start, the device allows for the development of new healthy nails instead of the infected ones.

    Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is also recommended by skin and nail physicians. It is safe, painless, and proved to be effective for nail fungus. You can enjoy healthier and clearer nails with Welnax BioClear without worrying about side effects of frequent treatments.

    The Problem with Toe Nail Fungus (Welnax Bioclear reviews)

    Toenail fungus, or onychomycosis as it is referred to medically, is a humiliating and frequently embarrassing condition that afflicts millions of individuals worldwide.

    What begins as an apparently harmless nail discoloration or nail thickening can quickly turn into a persistent, unsightly, and occasionally painful condition that’s hard to get rid of.

    To those afflicted, it’s more than a cosmetic problem. The condition erodes self-esteem so that individuals conceal their feet in closed-toe shoes even in warm weather or feel humiliated at the beach, the pool, or even in intimate situations. It’s one of those afflictions that isn’t life-threatening, yet it has a huge effect on everyday life—particularly when the condition persists for years without relief.

    The real problem is that toenail fungus is so difficult and slippery to eradicate. It’s not a rash or skin irritation that you can send packing with a couple of applications of cream.

    Fungal spores are incredibly resilient, penetrating deep beneath the nail bed where most topicals are unable to reach. The infection likes warm, dark, damp environments—like the inside of shoes—and often resists treatment.

    Creams and ointments, regardless of their price or promise, frequently just scratch the surface—literally. They cover the surface of the nail without reaching deep enough to eliminate the fungus at its origin.
    And oral antifungal drugs might bring some degree of relief but have their own horror stories to deal with. These drugs can cause nasty side effects, such as headaches, stomach pain, liver toxicity, and hazardous interactions with other drugs.

    Even more disheartening, most of these drugs must be taken for months at a time—and even then, they don’t always produce long-term effects.

    Aside from the health concern, there is a monetary factor that also adds up fast. Individuals invest hundreds—if not thousands—of dollars in doctor appointments, prescriptions, over-the-counter medication, pedicures that purport to “cleanse” the nails, and “miracle” vitamins, all in the hope of getting healthy nails.

    Some others try hazardous home remedies, such as vinegar or bleach soaks, that create even more problems.

    And for those who opt for professional laser treatments—arguably the most effective conventional option—the costs skyrocket into the hundreds per session, often requiring multiple appointments over several months.

    Add travel time, clinic wait times, and the anxiety of recurring symptoms, and you’ve got a problem that feels downright inescapable.

    Perhaps the most disabling part of the toenail fungus struggle is the emotional one.

    It’s easy for people who haven’t suffered from it to brush it off as something minor. But anyone who has struggled with this condition can remember the hopelessness of trying another round of treatment only to have the infection persist—or worse, spread.

    It’s frustrating to think you’re doing everything correctly—washing your feet every day, trimming your nails, applying antifungal sprays—and not getting any better.

    People suffer in silence with the condition, conceal their feet, and don’t discuss it due to stigma.

    Shame, embarrassment, and feelings of helplessness exist. You cannot simply will your nails to be clean and healthy. You require a proper treatment—something that goes beneath the surface to combat the fungus from the inside out.

    Introducing Welnax BioClear, a breakthrough treatment that doesn’t camouflage the issue but rather targets it with cutting-edge, scientifically tested technology.

    This over-the-counter, handheld unit uses Low Light Laser Therapy (LLLT) to penetrate the nail bed and kill fungal cells at their source—where creams and ointments can’t.

    It’s a painless, chemical-free, and drug-free solution to conventional treatments, doing away with the need for toxic oral medications and messy creams. It only requires seven minutes a day to start reversing months or years of fungal growth.

    And unlike laser therapy at the office that costs an arm and a leg, Welnax BioClear is a one-time expense that users can count on daily from the comfort of their own homes.

    It not only claims to cure the issue of toenail fungus—it does so with ease, convenience, and guarantees.

    In a world full of broken cures and unsuccessful treatments, Welnax BioClear is the genuinely effective, inexpensive, and safe answer to a problem far too many individuals have suffered in silence for far too long.

    What are the benefits of Welnax Bioclear (Welnax Reviews)

    On the surface, Welnax BioClear may seem like nothing more than a small device intended to cure toenail fungus.

    But in reality, it’s so much more than that. It is your silent warrior in the battle against a frustrating and all-too-common condition that has likely had you feeling not in control for far too long.

    Does it leverage proven technology? Yes.

    Does it produce actual results? Yes.

    But the true magic lies in how it transforms your confidence, enhances your day-to-day living, empowers your sense of control—and ultimately, changes your life.

    Let’s take a deeper look at how Welnax BioClear benefits you—not just on the surface, but far beyond.

    Immediate Benefits: Your Quick Wins

    1. It Targets the Fungus at the Source
    Welnax BioClear isn’t just another lotion that coats the surface. It employs Low Light Laser Therapy (LLLT) to penetrate through your nail and target the fungal infection down below under the nail bed. That’s where the fungus lives—and that’s where this technology gets in to work its magic. You’re not covering up symptoms anymore; you’re actually treating the source of the issue, something most over-the-counter treatments can’t do.

    2. Healthier, Cleaner Nails Begin to Regrow
    The longer you keep using the product, the more you’ll see your nails smooth out, clear up, and get more luminous. Yellowing discoloration, thickening, or that horrendous crumbly texture will be a thing of the past. Your nails will, instead, grow stronger, which is a huge win—not only aesthetically, but for your nails’ overall health.

    3. You Get a 100% Pain-Free, Chemical-Free Treatment
    There is no burning, no stinging, and no danger to your liver from oral drugs. Welnax BioClear works gently and non-invasively, so you can get the results you want without having to suffer from unpleasant side effects. This is especially great if you’ve got sensitive skin, allergies, or just want a treatment that doesn’t feel like punishment.

    4. It’s Fast and Easily Fits into Your Day
    Each session takes just seven minutes. You can use it while watching TV, checking your email, or preparing for bed. No mess, no hassle, and no complicated setup. Simply put it over your nail, press a button, and let it work its magic as you go about your day.

    5. In the Long Run, You Save Money
    Let’s be real here—most individuals who suffer from toenail fungus spend plenty of money in the long term. From medical visits, the expense of renewing prescriptions, to the cost of over-the-counter creams that just don’t work, the funds can add up really quickly. With Welnax BioClear, there is only a single investment that eliminates all of that residual spending, offering a genuine long-term solution without depleting your bank.

    6. You Can Take It Anywhere
    Whether you’re on the go, sleeping over at a friend’s, or on the road for work, Welnax BioClear is convenient and portable. That means no interruption to your routine. You can keep to your routine—without the inconvenience of carrying a drawer-full of creams or skipping a step.

    Long Term Benefits: Life-Changing Results

    1. You Finally Feel Comfortable Showing Your Feet
    You don’t know how much toenail fungus hurts your self-esteem until it’s gone. Suddenly, you’re not ashamed to expose your feet in public, you’re not avoiding sandals, and you’re not apologizing for the way your toes look. Whether you’re strolling on the beach barefoot, hanging out around the pool, or gliding into summer shoes, you’re feeling good again. That matters.

    2. You Break the Cycle of Failure and Frustration
    If you’ve attempted hundreds of pills and creams, yet experienced minimal or no real change, it’s little wonder despair has taken hold. Welnax BioClear shatters the vicious cycle. This is not another broken promise, but a solution founded upon real science and tangible results. The instant you notice the unmistakable signs of your recovery, a wave of relief washes over you. Hope once more starts to grow. This type of change in attitude can literally transform your life.

    3. You Connect Intimately Without Self-Consciousness
    Fungus on the feet is a sneaky relationship stretcher. Maybe you’ve kept your partner at arm’s length, afraid of physical intimacy, or avoided affection because you felt self-conscious about your feet. Taking care of your nails does more than make you look better—it makes you feel better about being in your own skin. That sense of self-confidence carries over into every encounter, especially those that are most meaningful.

    4. You Take Charge of Your Own Health Journey
    You feel the independence when you drive your own care—on your own terms, unencumbered by prescription, clinics, and the constant nag of needing to follow up. Welnax BioClear gives you that very independence. It grants you the freedom to set your own course for healing. No need to place faith in others as you move forward.

    5. You Let Go of the Worry That It’ll Come Back
    One of the worst fears people have with toe nail fungus is the constant worry that it will return, even when it seems to have cleared up. Welnax BioClear doesn’t just eliminate the infection you currently have; it fortifies your nails and defends you against any future invasions.
    That peace of mind? Priceless.
    You don’t question your own cleanliness anymore. You don’t panic every time your toe stubs or appears a bit unusual. You just keep on living.

    6. You Enjoy a Life Without Limits and Shame
    Toenail fungus is more than just about looks—it’s a limiter of wardrobe options, of destinations, of even your own self-image. With healthy, clear nails, those subtle concessions disappear. You wear what you want. You walk with confidence. You hold your head a bit taller. You smile more readily. That is not vanity—that is freedom.

    7. You Save Time, Energy, and Emotional Drain
    No more hunting for miracle cures. No more reading reviews for the next useless cream. No more standing in front of the pharmacy shelf torturing yourself over what to try next. Welnax BioClear cuts through the hype. It simply works. The peace of mind that comes from having one product that can do the job at hand is, in itself, a blessing.
    In fact, Welnax BioClear not only makes you have healthier nails, what it really gives you is confidence, control, relief, and freedom.
    It’s more than just curing a fungal infection; it’s really about healing the effect that infection has had on your life.
    When you care for your nails, you care for so much more. That’s the benefit that really matters.

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    Pros and Cons of Welnax Bioclear Device

    Pros of Welnax BioClear

    ✔ Effectively treats fungus from its roots
    Welnax BioClear utilizes Low Light Laser Therapy, which reaches deep into the nail bed to target the fungus where it actually lives—not just mask symptoms on the surface.

    ✔ Non-invasive and pain-free
    You need not endure discomfort, chemical burns, or the uncertainties of risky medications. The treatment is entirely painless and safe, even for those with sensitive skin.

    ✔ Easy to use at home
    Just place it on your nail and press a button. It’s quick (only 7 minutes a day) and has no setup, no appointments, and no messy cleanup.

    ✔ No ongoing expense
    It’s a single purchase. You don’t have to continuously purchase creams, pills, or schedule podiatrist appointments. It’s cost-saving in the long term.

    ✔ Strengthens nails and discourages reinfection
    Not only does it purify your nails, but it also strengthens them and improves circulation, thus reducing the risk of future infections.

    ✔ Helps restore confidence
    No longer will you hide your feet, nor will you feel embarrassed in sandals or during intimate moments. You can once again take pride in your appearance.

    ✔ Portable and travel-friendly
    It’s lightweight and compact, so you can take it with you wherever you go and stay consistent with your treatment.

    ✔ No mess, no chemicals, no hassle.
    There is no need to apply anything or clean afterward. Simply a clean, smooth device that performs its function quietly and efficiently.

    ✔ Ideal for all ages
    Due to the absence of aggressive drugs or chemicals, it is appropriate for both young and elderly users.

    ✔ 30-day money-back guarantee
    If you’re not satisfied, you can return it. That kind of risk-free assurance is an indication of confidence in the product’s performance.

    Cons of Welnax BioClear

    It demands both consistency and patience.
    This is not a fast solution. You have to use it daily—sometimes for weeks or months—to see full effects. If you are not consistent, you might not get the desired result.

    ✔ Does not have immediate cosmetic benefits
    If you are in search of a quick solution such as a nail polish or cosmetic Band-Aid, look elsewhere. New, healthy nails replacing old, damaged ones cannot be done overnight.

    ✔ For sale online only
    Welnax BioClear is not available in physical stores; therefore, you must purchase it from the company website directly.

    ✔ Not designed to substitute medical care in emergencies
    If you are experiencing especially painful or severe fungal infections, it is still best to consult with a healthcare professional when using this device.

    Welnax Bioclear Vs Alternatives – How Does it Fare

    (Welnax BioClear Toenail Reviews)

    Feature Welnax BioClear Topical Creams Oral Antifungal Medications Laser Treatment at Clinics
    Treatment Method Low Light Laser Therapy (LLLT) Surface-level antifungal agents Systemic drug therapy Medical-grade laser therapy
    Targets Fungus at the Source ✅ Yes ❌ No – Mostly surface-level ✅ Yes – But through bloodstream ✅ Yes
    Painless Application ✅ 100% Painless ⚠️ Possible irritation/burning ❌ Can cause side effects ✅ Usually painless
    Side Effects ❌ None ⚠️ Skin dryness, itching ❌ Liver damage, nausea, headaches ⚠️ Mild skin sensitivity possible
    At-Home Use ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ❌ No – Requires doctor visit ❌ No – In-office only
    Daily Time Commitment 7 minutes/day 5–10 minutes (multiple times) Must follow daily dosage schedule 30–60 min/session (per visit)
    Ease of Use ✅ One-button simplicity ⚠️ Messy application ⚠️ Strict medication schedule ❌ Must book appointments
    Cost One-time payment Ongoing purchases Expensive over time Very expensive (hundreds+ per session)
    Effectiveness ✅ High (with consistency) ⚠️ Low to moderate ✅ Moderate to high ✅ High
    Chemical-Free ✅ Yes ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes
    FDA-Approved Technology ✅ LLLT is well-studied & safe ⚠️ Varies by brand ✅ Yes (prescriptions only) ✅ Yes
    Suitable for Long-Term Use ✅ Yes ⚠️ Limited due to irritation ❌ Risky for long-term use ⚠️ Too costly for ongoing treatment
    Available Without Prescription ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ❌ No ❌ No
    Prevents Reinfection ✅ Strengthens nails ❌ Usually doesn’t ⚠️ Depends on continued use ⚠️ Short-term unless repeated

    Welnax BioClear Pricing & Discounts — Why It’s a Steal

    Let’s talk real numbers.

    Welnax BioClear isn’t just effective—it’s surprisingly affordable. When you compare it to the mountain of ongoing costs from traditional treatments like doctor visits, prescriptions, antifungal creams, and clinic-based laser therapy, this device starts to look like a straight-up bargain.

    Right now, Welnax is offering up to 50% off, depending on how many units you grab:

    • 1 Device – $99.90 (previously $199.99 )
    • 2 Devices – $149.90 (previously $398.80)
    • 3 Devices – $179.90 (previously $599.7)
    • 4 Devices – $199.90 (previously $799.60 )

    That means you can get rid of your toenail fungus for less than the cost of one clinical laser session (which often runs $200–$400 per visit—and you’ll likely need multiple sessions).

    Even prescription oral antifungals can cost $60–$120 per refill, not to mention potential liver testing, doctor follow-ups, and risk of side effects. Add it up over time, and you’re easily looking at $500+ a year.

    Now compare that to a one-time payment of just $99.90, and you get to keep the device, use it at home, and even share it with family (with proper hygiene precautions).

    But let’s zoom in even more—this is the kind of purchase that costs:

    • Less than 2 large pizzas and a soda night out
    • Less than 4 fancy Starbucks drinks
    • Less than your monthly Netflix + Spotify combo
    • Less than one pair of trendy sneakers you’ll only wear occasionally

    For something that could restore your confidence, fix your nails, and finally solve a long-standing health issue? That’s a no-brainer. You’re not just buying a device—you’re buying freedom from an annoying, recurring problem. And at this price, it’s one of the smartest health investments you can make.

    >>> Click Here To Get Welnax BioClear From The Official Website For 50% Off (Discount Expires Soon) <<<

    Welnax BioClear Guarantee — Zero Risk, Every Reward

    We all know buying something new on the internet might appear to be a risk. That is the exact reason why Welnax BioClear is backed by a 100% satisfaction, 30-day money-back guarantee.

    Here’s how it works:
    If you do choose to try Welnax BioClear and aren’t satisfied with it, or don’t experience an improvement for any reason, you can return it within 30 days from when it was shipped for a complete refund—with no questions asked.

    There are no complicated facts, no unexpected surprises in your path, and you needn’t explain yourself. You receive what you desire, or you receive your money back. That’s all.

    Why is this important?

    It testifies to the reality that Welnax stands by their product. They don’t market hype, but a clinically-supported product that provides real results, and they have the confidence to allow you to try it risk-free on your part.

    Compare that to expensive laser treatments or prescription meds, which can’t be refunded, even if they don’t work. With Welnax BioClear, the only thing you risk is the chance of missing out on clear, healthy nails.

    So go ahead—try it with confidence. You’ve got 30 days to see how it fits into your routine and what kind of difference it makes. And if it’s not for you? No harm done, no money lost.

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    Customer Testimonials (Welnax BioClear Reviews Consumer Reports and Complaints)

    Many customers have reported getting exactly the result they wanted from the Welnax BioClear. Below are Real consumer reports from verified customers:

    • Sophia T.| Verified Buyer – “I’ve struggled with nail fungus for years, and nothing seemed to work. I was skeptical at first, but the Welnax™ BioClear has truly been a game-changer! The Low Light Laser Therapy is gentle yet effective. I noticed a visible difference in my nails after just a few weeks of consistent use. After about two months, my nails are finally looking healthy again. I no longer feel embarrassed about my feet, and I’m so glad I gave this product a try. It’s safe, simple, and most importantly, it works!”
    • John H.| Verified Buyer – “I’ve tried countless treatments for nail fungus, but Welnax™ BioClear is the first one that has actually made a difference. It’s super easy to use and doesn’t require a lot of time. Within a month, I started to see healthier nail growth. I’m really impressed with how well it works and how non-invasive it is. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who’s struggled with nail fungus and wants a simple, effective solution.”
    • Dylan P.| Verified Buyer – “I’ve been using Welnax for just over a month now, and I’m amazed at the results. My nails are noticeably healthier, and the thick, discolored spots are slowly fading. I love how easy it is to use—no mess, no chemicals, just a quick 7-minute session each day. I’m finally feeling confident about my nails again and will definitely keep using this device.”
    • Emily W.| Verified Buyer – “I was tired of using creams and ointments that didn’t seem to help. I was about to give up. But Welnax has really surprised me. I’ve been using it for about four weeks now, and my nail is almost completely cleared up. I was skeptical at first, but now I can honestly say it works. So glad I found this!’
    • David S.| Verified Buyer – “ I got this for my wife because she’d been dealing with toenail fungus for a while, and honestly, she hates going to the doctor. She’d tried everything from the drugstore, but nothing worked. After using Welnax™ BioClear for a couple of months, she was super happy with the results. Her nails actually look healthier now, and she’s really glad we gave it a shot. I’m pretty relieved too!”

    FAQ (Welnax BioClear Reviews)

    Here are some frequently asked questions concerning Welnax bioclear

    How long does it take to see results?
    People experience improvements at different times based on how severe the infection is. However, after daily usage for four to six weeks, most people experience changes. Buyers like Sophia T. and Dylan P. vouch that they fully recover within a couple of months and experience good progress within a couple of weeks.

    Will the Welnax BioClear benefit my fingernails?
    Yes! While the product is mainly sold for toenail fungus, it also applies to fungal infections of the fingernails.

    Is it easy to use?
    Yes, it is simple enough to be used at home. Simply position the unit over the infected nail, turn it on, and wait for the light therapy to start; each session only takes a few minutes. There is no special setup, and it is completely painless.

    When is the optimal time to take Welnax BioClear?
    Depending on the intensity of the infection, the device should be used once or twice a day for optimal results. To achieve the desired outcome, it needs to be used regularly and consistently.

    Is it possible for multiple people to use one device?
    The Welnax bioclear is a personal item, so each one should ideally have its own to use.

    What is the duration of each session?
    Every session of nail treatment takes about seven minutes. Clients can continue with their daily routines during treatment.

    Is it possible to combine Welnax BioClear with other treatments?
    Yes, Welnax BioClear can be used in conjunction with other nail care products that promote healthy nails or antifungal creams. Most customers, however, discover that the device is enough on its own to give them the effect they need.

    Does it work on stained or thick nails?
    Welnax BioClear helps to make nails look natural again and removes fungal infections. With regular use, many have seen nail improvements, little colour change, and better nail health overall.

    Will Welnax BioClear prevent infections in the future?
    Actually, regular application of Welnax BioClear not only clears up current toenail fungus, but also prevents them from coming back by promoting healthy nail growth. Trimming, keeping clean, and drying the nails regularly also increase defense against future fungus infection.

    What do people say about Welnax BioClear? (Welnax BioClear Reviews Reddit)
    Welnax BioClear received many great customer reviews. Customers like Emily W. and John H. have shared their experiences, complimenting how simple and effective the device is. The majority of reviews talk about how simple it is to use and how quickly they noticed improvement in their nails. Success stories of real customers confirm that Welnax BioClear is an effective treatment for toenail fungus.

    Is Welnax BioClear suitable for everyone?
    Most customers report good improvements, but individual factors such as how frequently and how intensely they use it may alter the outcome. After experimenting with numerous other treatments that were not very successful, verified buyers have commended the Welnax as being a great asset in their nail fungus struggle.

    Is it possible to use nail paint and Welnax BioClear simultaneously?
    You will have to clear any nail polish prior to using the device. Nail polish will block the light from passing through and hence undermine the success of the light therapy as it must reach the nail bed directly.

    Why is the Welnax BioClear different?
    Welnax BioClear provides a painless, convenient, and natural solution to messy creams and pills with unpleasant side effects.

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    Final Thoughts — Is Welnax BioClear a Good Choice?

    If you’ve got toenail fungus, you know how frustrating it is. You’re self-conscious. You’re embarrassed. You’re spending money on creams and pills and treatments that don’t really work. It’s not only about having nails that look strange or are thick—it’s about feeling held back in your daily life, from what shoes you can wear to your confidence.

    Welnax BioClear does more. Not only does it repair the surface, but it also combats the fungus at its root using cutting-edge Low Light Laser Therapy. It’s pain-free, chemical-free, simple to treat at home, and doesn’t require you to continually purchase it or make trips to the doctor. Just 7 minutes per day can, over time, make your nails healthier, stronger, and clearer.

    You can finally be comfortable showing your feet. You don’t have to miss pool time, flip-flops, or special events. You won’t be humiliated like you’ve tried everything and failed. With Welnax BioClear, you’re not just getting rid of a persistent infection—you’re getting back your confidence, freedom, and peace of mind.

    And right now, with up to 50% off, free shipping in some regions, and a 30-day money-back guarantee, there’s never been a better time to try it.

    But fair warning: supplies are limited and demand is high. Once this discount window closes, you could end up paying more—or waiting for the next restock.

    Don’t wait until your nail fungus gets worse or spreads. Take control now with Welnax BioClear and start your journey toward healthier nails today.

    >>> Click Here To Get Welnax BioClear From The Official Website For 50% Off (Discount Expires Soon) <<<

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: More than 200 attendees join major psychology conference hosted at the University

    Source: University of Abertay

    More than 200 attendees join major psychology conference hosted at the University

    Abertay University welcomed more than 200 delegates to its campus for the annual British Psychological Society (BPS) Scottish Branch Undergraduate Conference, held on Saturday 29 March 2025.  

    The event provided a platform for psychology students from across Scotland to showcase their research, enabling them to present their work and findings through engaging conference talks.  

    More than 100 student presenters covered a variety of topics from counselling to clinical, educational and neuro-psychology; with students from more than 10 Scottish universities taking part. 

    In addition to student presentations, the event featured a Futures Fair, where attendees connected with representatives from many divisions of the BPS – including Clinical, Health, and Educational Psychology. These professional representatives provided invaluable career advice and insights into their respective fields, helping students navigate their future paths. 

    Dr Lynn Wright, a Senior Lecturer in Abertay’s Department of Sociological and Psychological Sciences, was part of the organising committee for the event. 

    She said:

    The BPS Scottish Branch Undergraduate Conference was a huge success, and it was such an honour to host the event at Abertay. It was incredible to see such a broad array of topics covered by the students presenting at the conference – and to give them this opportunity to showcase their research. Events like these are crucial for psychology undergraduates – allowing them to build on presentation skills, share their experiences, garner invaluable feedback, and network with other students and peers in the field of psychology. It was brilliant to see so many people in attendance  engaging with the work of students, including the research of our own psychology undergraduates. 

    The keynote address was delivered by Sheila Cunningham, Professor of Social Cognition at Abertay University. Her talk addressed important issues surrounding gender biases and the social factors that shape educational choices, offering attendees a thought-provoking perspective on current challenges in psychology. 

    The BPS serves as the UK’s representative body for psychology and psychologists, dedicated to promoting excellence in the field and advocating for the discipline’s impact on individuals and society.  

    BPS President Dr Roman Raczka said:

    The Scottish Undergraduate Conference is a really important event for the BPS. This year’s conference at Abertay University was a fantastic display of the psychology research being undertaken by students across Scotland. Presenting at a conference like this is hugely important for the career development of undergraduate students. Additionally, the opportunity to network with other students and psychology professionals is invaluable. I was really impressed by the range of different topics that were covered at the conference. It shows the incredible diversity of study and research that is being undertaken by psychology students across all of Scotland’s universities. It was great having the event hosted at Abertay University. The staff did a fantastic job of pulling together all the different presentations from universities across Scotland.

    MIL OSI United Kingdom

  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary General of ASEAN meets with Deputy Governor of Osaka Prefecture at World Expo 2025

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with Mr. MORIOKA Takekazu, Deputy Governor of the Osaka Prefecture, during his visit to the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion. During their meeting, Dr. Kao congratulated the Government of Japan for the much-anticipated World Expo 2025, which opened on 13 April 2025. He also commended the ongoing bilateral cooperation between Osaka and several cities in ASEAN, and expressed confidence in Osaka’s strong industrial and innovative ecosystem to drive ASEAN-Japan economic relations in the years to come.

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Humanity depends on the ocean — Here is what we need to prioritize for immediate ocean science research

    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Brad deYoung, Robert Bartlett Professor of Oceanography, Memorial University of Newfoundland

    Humankind is inextricably dependent on the ocean. Many of our greatest civilizations have thrived on the rim of the ocean. Today, we are more reliant than ever on the ocean for our economic, social and physical well-being.

    Maritime activities, from global trade to tourism, exceed US$3 trillion annually. The “ocean economy” is the fourth largest in the world. Furthermore, our global economic vitality is largely due to the cost-effective nature of ocean transportation, which contributes to the reduced price per ton of shipped goods.

    From submarine cables to shipping, fisheries and aquaculture, we are increasingly reliant on the blue economy. Roughly 20 per cent of the animal protein that we eat comes from marine fish.

    The ocean has changed dramatically in the past century, and we expect more change to come. Collapses of fisheries, coral reefs, shark populations and other species — along with increased dead zones, red tide blooms and invasive species — have followed increased human development, industrial use of the sea, climate change and pollution.

    Humanity is at a social, political, environmental and scientific nexus point.

    We are a group of researchers and experts who served on a committee of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to advise the National Science Foundation on forward-looking approaches to investing in ocean science research, infrastructure and workforce development.

    We considered the question: What vital research must we pursue now, and what investments must we make to achieve ambitious research goals?

    Our scientific efforts must focus on the key gaps in our predictive knowledge, and on the critical pathways and thresholds for ocean change. We should support ocean science to prepare for the future.

    Readying ocean science

    Given limited resources and rapid changes, we need to consider how to set priorities. Our committee offered a distinction between urgent and vital research: urgent research is time-sensitive, with immediate relevance to emerging regional and global issues, while vital research transforms our ability to grapple with rapid changes in the ocean and the Earth system.

    Our ability to observe, model and understand the ocean has greatly increased in recent years.

    For example, Argo — an ocean weather observing system — provides a global view of water properties around the planet. Argo has expanded our understanding of the global ocean and has significantly improved weather forecasts.

    In addition, research on the impact of climate shifts on ocean species is more accurate, helping us to understand the impact of these shifts on carbon sequestration, shoreline protection from storms and tipping points in interconnected ocean systems.

    The growing focus on links between the chemical, physical, geological and biological states of the ocean, and planetary climate states, provides a much-improved structure for forecasting the state of the ocean.

    Healthy oceans, healthy people

    A focus on human well-being and its dependence on ocean processes can provide an important connection that places ocean sciences in key conversations related to human health.

    When it comes to understanding the importance of ocean and climate, we need to determine how the ocean’s ability to absorb heat and carbon dioxide will change. While the ocean presently absorbs 90 per cent of global heat and roughly 30 per cent of carbon dioxide, changes in the physical and biological ocean will likely slow these rates, leading to accelerated atmospheric warming.

    Related to this climate question, how will marine ecosystems respond to changes in the Earth system? Declining ecosystem resilience will likely have strong negative impacts on food supplies and livelihoods.

    Can we develop new understanding that will support model forecasts to determine the effects of warming, acidification and de-oxygenation on marine life?

    Another challenge is to improve our ability to forecast extreme events driven by ocean and seafloor processes. Marine earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes and storm surges are natural processes that pose serious risks to human well-being. Societal vulnerability to these extreme events can be profound.

    As our built coastal infrastructure expands, and climate change shifts patterns of such extreme events, it is critical to improve our ability to observe, understand and forecast extreme events.

    Investing in ocean futures

    Ocean research depends on continued funding of basic studies and investment in key ocean science infrastructure. We must integrate emerging technologies, artificial intelligence and expanded use of existing ocean infrastructure such as globally ranging research vessels, global drifters that float on the ocean surface and gather information, underwater communication cables and coastal marine laboratories.

    International co-operation is needed since few of these challenges are truly local. A move towards more collaborative, transdisciplinary research is necessary, alongside an expanded ocean science workforce with training and knowledge well beyond those of traditional disciplines.

    Our assessment of the state of ocean science in the United States identified key infrastructure required to address these challenges.

    For example, while advances in autonomous vehicle technology offer many opportunities, there will remain a need for specialized research ships that can operate in coastal and deep-sea waters and ice-covered regions to drill for** seafloor samples. Globally, there has been a decline in available ships to support ocean research.

    Likewise, nearly 100 marine laboratories dot U.S. coastlines, providing training, access and research for thousands of students each year. The development of this infrastructure offers opportunities for international collaboration and cooperation with private sector partners. It may also be that some of the existing infrastructure, such as the Ocean Observatories Initiative, needs to be reconsidered in light of shifting priorities and developing technologies.

    An ocean glider deployed at sea.
    (B. DeYoung), CC BY-ND

    Collective action

    We differentiate between urgent and vital ocean science research priorities.

    While the urgent will continue to demand our attention — the next coral bleaching event, the latest fisheries collapse — it is our commitment to the vital research priorities identified in the report that will ultimately determine our ability to steward rather than merely react to complex changes in the oceans.

    Our work offers a compass, but navigation requires collective action. Research institutions must transform their approach: restructuring tenure and promotion criteria to reward transdisciplinary investigations, supporting reskilling and upskilling of faculty, and preparing an innovative, adept workforce.

    Policymakers must create frameworks that value long-term investigation. And citizens must advocate for sustained investments in ocean science that transcend political cycles. The ocean’s future — and our own — depends on our willingness to pursue what is vital.

    Kristen St John receives funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation. She is the author of a lab book Reconstructing Earth’s Climate History: Inquiry-Based Exercises for the Lab and Class, and an in press textbook Earth’s Climate: A Geoscience Perspective.

    Mona Behl receives funding from U.S. National Science Foundation, the National Aeronautic and Space Agency, and the U.S. Department of Commerce. She is affiliated with the American Meteorological Society, and the Oceanography Society.

    Peter Girguis receives funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation, Schmidt Sciences, the National Aeronautic and Space Administration, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. He is affiliated with Harvard University, Schmidt Sciences, and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution .

    Richard W Murray has received funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation and other U.S. federal agencies.

    Stephen Palumbi receives funding from NSF, The Pew Charitable Trusts among other sources. He is affiliated with The Ocean Conservancy as a Board member, and is a member of the National Academies of Sciences. He has been vocal about the value and fun of bringing ocean science to the general public in book like The Extreme Life of the Sea and the upcoming book Born Predators.

    Brad deYoung does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    ref. Humanity depends on the ocean — Here is what we need to prioritize for immediate ocean science research – https://theconversation.com/humanity-depends-on-the-ocean-here-is-what-we-need-to-prioritize-for-immediate-ocean-science-research-252247

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  • MIL-OSI China: China International Consumer Products Expo unveils tech-driven future

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    HAIKOU, April 13 — A seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies into daily life is taking center stage at the ongoing fifth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in south China’s Haikou City, painting a vivid picture of a smarter, more interconnected future.

    Slated from April 13 to 18, this year’s expo features dedicated exhibition zones for groundbreaking innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) and low-altitude economy for the first time.

    Tech giants like Huawei and China Mobile are showcasing futuristic solutions. Huawei’s HarmonyOS ecosystem demonstrates cross-device synergy across “people, vehicles, and homes,” featuring AI-powered eye-tracking technology for hands-free e-book navigation.

    China Mobile’s smart home ecosystem includes quadruped robotic companions for elderly care and AI-driven home security systems.

    “AI is accelerating its integration into everyday scenarios. The expo is undoubtedly a major platform to showcase these advances,” said Zhan Wenyu, vice president of AI company iFLYTEK, which has participated in the expo for five consecutive years.

    The expo’s dedicated AI zone displays humanoid robots capable of complex tasks, such as dancing in traditional local Li ethnic brocade costumes or handling delicate objects.

    Tesla’s latest humanoid robot boasts enhanced mobility and tactile sensitivity, while the Ti5 Robot unveils breakthroughs in electric drive technology with lightweight joint modules and smart dexterous hands.

    Health and wellness technologies also claim a prominent spotlight. Continuous glucose monitors and light therapy glasses under various brands further spotlight the fusion of tech and well-being, while brain-computer interfaces highlight advancements in medical accessibility. Companies like SenseTime and Asus are presenting smart health ecosystems at the event.

    Brands like OSIM and Ogawa have debuted AI massage robots. Air Nutri Solution Inc., a Vancouver-based non-medicinal sleep solutions provider, introduces its “deep sleep cabin,” which uses charged particle waves to create immersive rest environments.

    The OSIM sees the expo as a key platform for engaging in meaningful conversations with global consumers, said Lin Xiaohui, deputy general manager of brand management and marketing of OSIM North Asia.

    Making its debut this year, the low-altitude economy zone showcases electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, flying cars, and drones.

    Autonomous vehicles served expo attendees, offering driverless shuttles and cleaning services around key venues, providing a glimpse into smart city logistics.

    United Aircraft brought the TD550, which obtained the first type certificate for unmanned helicopters in China, to the exhibition. “China is entering an era of rapid development of the low-altitude economy,” said Zhou Xiaoyue, director of the firm’s public relations.

    “The Hainan Free Trade Port provides unprecedented opportunities for the innovation of the drone industry,” Zhou said, adding that the firm will work with global partners through the expo platform to promote the industrial implementation of the low-altitude economy.

    MIL OSI China News