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Australian health experts fear US vaccine scepticism is catching on as ‘anything Trump says filters through’

Australia records 3% fall in one-year-olds fully immunised against hepatitis B as downward trend continues, expert says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australian medical experts have warned a shift in child…

Beyond bloodline: How donated milk is saving India’s most vulnerable newborns

Human milk banks in India serve a critical purpose by delivering much-needed nourishment to at-risk infants. Generous lactating mothers donate their surplus milk, helping those newborns who can’t receive it from their biological mothers…

Patients treated in tents after earthquake damages Indonesia hospital

Cambridge University defends its mental health support for Jason Arday

University says it continued to provide support after resignation of academic, who was found dead this week The University of Cambridge has defended its mental health support for the academic Jason Arday. The university said it had…

Actor Ananya Raj dies: Family says she died peacefully in sleep; fans mourn her work

Actor Ananya Raj, known for '7 Hours to Go', 'The Final Exit' and 'Ghost', passed away at 27 on July 15 after battling physical and mental health issues for over a year. Her family shared the news on Instagram, calling her a "strong…

Nepal helps Bhutan strengthen quake preparedness with support from PM Modi-backed coalition

During the full-scale exercise, Bhutanese authorities created a mass-casualty scenario involving the country’s largest referral hospital and two primary healthcare centres, Nepali Times reported.

Doctor tells inquiry hospital concerns ignored for 15 years

Dr Michael Bradnam said recurring patient safety issues at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital were ignored.

17-year-old writes program proving 146 isolated noble polyhedra, wins $250,000

Connor Hill triumphed in the competition with his exceptional algorithm for classifying noble polyhedra, discovering two infinite families alongside 146 distinct shapes. Edward Kang's AI tool for autism screening claimed the second…

Taguig defends response, says 911 gave incomplete address

MANILA, Philippines — Taguig City defended its emergency response after a patient died in Maharlika Village, saying the national 911 hotline failed to provide a complete address despite repeated requests for the patient’s exact location…

While Celebrating His 55th Birthday, Noel Xuereb Kept A 16-Year Tradition Alive

Noel Xuereb, better known as Noel Ta’ Susina, has celebrated his 55th birthday while continuing a heartwarming tradition that has brightened the lives of children at Mater Dei Hospital’s Rainbow Ward for the past 16 years. In a post shared…

US law to investigate foodborne illness outbreaks has been delayed for 15 years

Law was set to go into effect in January, months before cyclosporiasis outbreak, but now is set for 2028 Congress passed a law to help federal agencies investigate outbreaks of foodborne illness – a regulation experts said could have…

Tuning the body: why Hongkongers turn to supplements to keep their ‘engine’ running

In the first instalment of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong’s growing wellness trends, Lo Hoi-ying examines why younger residents are turning to supplements to boost energy, immunity and performance, as experts warn…