Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In -100 BC, Julius Caesar, Roman politician and general (died 44 BC) was born. In 1813, Claude Bernard, French physiologist and academic (died 1878) was born. In 1849, William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) was born. In 1863, Albert Calmette, French physician, bacteriologist, and immunologist (died 1933) was born. In 1944, Simon Blackburn, English philosopher and academic was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1990, João Saldanha, Brazilian footballer, manager, and journalist (born 1917) passed away. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Young doctors focus on community wellbeing
Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks
Many young doctors work closely in mining communities across the country. These medical professionals are playing a key role in reshaping healthcare in South Africa’s mining sector. As we celebrate Youth Month, it is worth noting that there are many medical professionals under the age of 35 who are currently working within mining communities. This []
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Kaiser Health
· Jul 2, 2026
HealthQ Special: Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation
Join the conversation as the HealthQ team explores the messiness, humor, and satisfaction that comes with caregiving when you’re sandwiched between aging parents and growing kids.
Africanews
· Jul 2, 2026
Haitian medical students demand relocation of teaching hospital in capital
The institution in gang-controlled downtown Port-au-Prince plays a vital role in clinical training for young doctors.
Guido Fawkes
· Jun 30, 2026
WATCH: Health Secretary ‘Having Conversations’ With Other Unions After Capitulating to BMA
After handing out a pay rise to the British Medical Association’s junior doctors the Health Secretary says he is now in conversations with other unions representing medical staff. More handouts on the way Yesterday’s pay rise means starting salaries for resident doctors will go £38,831 to £41,226. Top-level junior doctors will get £80,730 salaries plus
Al Jazeera
· Jul 9, 2026
South African protesters intimidate migrants as aid group issues warning
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns of growing humanitarian needs as tens of thousands of African migrants displaced.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 8, 2026
Honouring healthcare graduates
Honouring healthcare graduates
Sky News Australia
· Jun 23, 2026
Senator calls for reform after data reveals medical students’ 'placement poverty'
Independent Senator David Pocock commented on the newly released data regarding paid practical placements for medical students. “We have allied health professionals, physios, osteos, OT’s, radiographers; they are doing thousands of hours of unpaid prac," Mr Pocock told Sky News Australia. “If you don't have wealthy parents, it's incredibly hard to get through your degree. “Last year, we registered more foreign doctors than locally trained doctors. We are one of the wealthiest countries in the world. “We have to improve the way we train allied health professionals here in Australia.”
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Related coverage for "Young doctors focus on community wellbeing": Kaiser Health — HealthQ Special: Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation. Africanews — Haitian medical students demand relocation of teaching hospital in capital. Guido Fawkes — WATCH: Health Secretary ‘Having Conversations’ With Other Unions After Capitulating to BMA. Al Jazeera — South African protesters intimidate migrants as aid group issues warning. Borneo Bulletin — Honouring healthcare graduates. Sky News Australia — Senator calls for reform after data reveals medical students’ 'placement poverty'