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Australians were stunned by their healthcare system The American had an exasperating telephone conversation. READ MORE: Australians shocked by the truth of the U.S. healthcare system Australians were taken aback when an American man ended up having to pay additional fees for an ambulance service due to his health insurance coverage. Los Angeles Comedian Robby Witt saved a recording of his telephone call with a healthcare firm, where he pointed out that an error must have occurred regarding his medical charges. 'This is not satire,' he captioned the TikTok video in March. This represents the situation with healthcare in America concerning an essential ambulance trip to save my daughter's life. California is penalising citizens who have insurance.' Mr Witt explained he had called an ambulance for his daughter. His original $600 bill ballooned to $1,300 after he provided his insurance details. "I believe t...

The Federal Government, through the National Universities Commission, has commenced plans to introduce 12 new programmes into the curriculum of universities in the country, The PUNCH has learnt. A total of 12 panels were additionally convened to examine the courses and provide constructive recommendations aimed at bolstering weaker sections. According to a transcript from the gathering between the NUC and representatives of the committee, this information was acquired by our reporter based in Abuja on Wednesday. The 12 new programmes to be introduced are Artificial Intelligence; Classical Christian Education; Community Health Science; Cooperative Economics and Management Studies; Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science; Geomatics Engineering Intelligence and Security Studies; Parasitology and Entomology; Sports Management; Telecommunication Science; Water Sanitation and Hygiene, and Islamic Economics and Finance. Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, who serves as the E...