Health

South Africa: Could the NHI Fuel Anti-Immigrant Sentiment?

[Bhekisisa] As anti-immigrant protests gather momentum, a clause in the NHI Act could deny many refugees, asylum seekers and undocumented migrants HIV treatment -- despite Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi saying that would "work in…

Luigi Mangione to appear in federal court amid uncertainty over state case

Mangione, accused of killing health executive Brian Thompson, has pleaded not guilty in state and federal cases Luigi Mangione is scheduled to appear at Manhattan federal court on Monday morning in relation to the murder of…

Woman dies post hysterectomy, hospital, doctor asked to pay Rs 19 lakh to husband

Indian Army field hospital begins operations in quake-hit Venezuela

“Indian Army doctors are taking care of people,” Mr. Jaiswal said, adding that the Venezuelan Vice-Health Minister and head of the Government of the Capital District of Venezuela visited the field hospital

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo at 1,274, including 360 deaths

As more patients recover from the world’s largest recorded Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, doctors are beginning to piece together how the rare virus behaves, offering the clearest picture yet of one of the disease’s least-studied strains. The…

How tender 'irregularities' created an Rs 640-crore hole in Delhi’s health budget

Delhi's Anti-Corruption Branch has arrested former DGHS director Vatsala Aggarwal and ex-deputy controller Neeraj Chopra in a massive Rs 640-crore procurement scam. They are accused of manipulating tenders for medicines and equipment…

Mpox case confirmed in Mandaluyong City; contact tracing launched

MANILA, Philippines — The Mandaluyong City government on Monday, June 29, confirmed a case of mpox, prompting health officials to launch contact tracing and other disease surveillance measures to prevent transmission. The City Epidemiology…

Tanzania: Negligent Health Workers Face NHIF Surcharge

[Daily News] Tanga -- TANGA Regional Commissioner Dr Batilda Burian has warned that health workers who negligently process National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) claims and cause financial losses to public health facilities will be…

Penelope Keith Dies: BAFTA-Winning ‘The Good Life’ Actress Was 86

Dame Penelope Keith, the BAFTA-winning British actress best known for the BBC comedy The Good Life, has died. She was 86. In a statement sent to British media, Keith’s family said: “We are deeply saddened to announce that Dame Penelope…

'Serious burn' warning after children heat squishy toys in microwaves

A hospital in Glasgow has warned parents of the dangers of an online trend where the toys are heated in an attempt to make them even softer.

₱50M Mandaue City Hospital allocation bared by governor

Cebu Province has allocated ₱50 million in financial assistance to Mandaue City for the purchase of medical equipment for its hospital.... Keep on reading: ₱50M Mandaue City Hospital allocation bared by governor

Adamawa Flags Off Distribution of Over Two Million Mosquito Nets to Combat Malaria

The Adamawa State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and supported by development partners, has flagged off the distribution of more than two million insecticide-treated mosquito nets to over one million…