Health

At least 500 people hospitalised in Yangon cholera outbreak

CNA

At least 500 people hospitalised in Yangon cholera outbreak

At least 500 people have been hospitalised with severe diarrhoea in Yangon, with 149 testing positive for cholera.

CNA

RNZ

More will die in prison if mental health bed shortage continues - Ombudsman

Mentally unwell and intellectually disabled people are increasingly being imprisoned rather than hospitalised due to the bed shortage.

RNZ

Jury Hears Yorgen Fenech Alleged Keith Schembri Sent Him A ‘Script’

Lovin Malta

Jury Hears Yorgen Fenech Alleged Keith Schembri Sent Him A ‘Script’

Jurors in the trial of Yorgen Fenech heard testimony on Monday that he had allegedly received a “script” from former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri through doctor Adrian Vella. Inspector Kurt Zahra told the court that investigators were…

Lovin Malta

30 lions and tigers leave cramped Argentine zoo cages for sanctuaries

30 lions and tigers leave cramped Argentine zoo cages for sanctuaries

Thirty lions and tigers from Argentina’s shuttered Lujan Zoo have begun a major relocation to wildlife sanctuaries in South Africa and the US. Led by Four Paws, the rescue involves moving 30 big cats that spent years in cramped cages and…

Congo's fast-moving Ebola outbreak becomes country's worst with over 2,300 dead

The Hindu

Congo's fast-moving Ebola outbreak becomes country's worst with over 2,300 dead

Over 1,000 people have recovered, while 730 remain in hospitals or isolation

The Hindu

Princess Eugenie announces name of baby daughter

BBC

Princess Eugenie announces name of baby daughter

The couple's third child was born earlier this month at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6lb 9oz.

BBC

Daily Trust

Troops foil mass abduction in Zamfara

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled an attempt by terrorists to abduct a large number of people at Unguwar Rogo in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A resident of the community, who spoke to Daily…

Daily Trust

Indonesian mother recounts emergency birth during 7.7-magnitude quake

Indonesian mother recounts emergency birth during 7.7-magnitude quake

As an earthquake tore apart homes, buildings and bridges in eastern Indonesia on Saturday, Maria Florida Nogo Kelen was giving birth to her daughter. The 39-year-old went in for emergency surgery during the quake that killed 68 people.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes country’s deadliest

DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes country’s deadliest

The DRC’s latest Ebola outbreak has killed 2,325 people, making it the country’s deadliest outbreak on record. Nearly 5,000 cases have been confirmed as the virus spreads to a sixth province, while health authorities work to tackle…

Washington freshman designs banana-inspired liner to fight hospital infections

Washington freshman designs banana-inspired liner to fight hospital infections

A creative high schooler has designed an innovative incubator liner modeled after banana leaves. This unique approach tackles condensation issues and helps reduce infection risks for newborns. Named BananaBaby, her project has garnered…

Bird flu has devastated wildlife around the world. What Australian birds are most at risk?

The Guardian

Bird flu has devastated wildlife around the world. What Australian birds are most at risk?

It’s uncertain how native populations might be affected by the deadly H5 strain but seagulls, pelicans and black swans are among those species that have experts worried Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The…

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Philippine Daily Inquirer

Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak becomes nation’s worst; over 2,300 dead