Health

Portugal’s national health service ends 2025 with €1 billion deficit

Portugal’s SNS national health service ended 2025 with more registered patients, a rising number of people without a family doctor and a budget deficit exceeding €1 billion, according to a The post Portugal’s national health service ends…

Bajura declared fully immunised and immunisation-sustained district

Bajura, June 29 Bajura district has been officially declared a fully immunised and immunisation-sustained district amid a programme on Sunday after ensuring complete vaccination coverage for eligible children across all nine local levels…

Is Bhutan prepared for an Earthquake Disaster Response?

Bhutan’s largest-ever earthquake simulation exercise has revealed that while the country has made significant progress in emergency preparedness, critical shortcomings in coordination, communication, manpower, and equipment continue to…

India Releases Over 83% of Nu 15 Billion ESP Fund

The Government of India (GoI) has released more than 83 percent of its Nu 15 billion commitment to Bhutan’s Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP). With the latest fifth tranche of Nu 2.5 billion (bn) handed over, the total disbursement under…

US-Iran war: Moody’s confident India can withstand fiscal deficit target breach

Moody's currently rates India at Baa3, the lowest level within the investment-grade category, with a stable outlook. According to de Guzman, the rating reflects the government's consistent progress in strengthening its fiscal position…

Algarve councils refuse to pay for central hospital access roads

A dispute has emerged over who should pay for the roads and mobility infrastructure serving the long-awaited Algarve Central Hospital, with the municipalities of Loulé and Faro rejecting suggestions they The post Algarve councils refuse to…

South Africa: Senior Cop Shot Two Days Before He Was Due to Answer for What Was On His Phone

[Scrolla] Major General Feroz Khan, deputy head of SAPS Crime Intelligence, was shot in his lower body in Houghton on Sunday night and rushed to Netcare Milpark Hospital. Khan was due to testify at the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday after…

Probe ordered as toddler loses eyesight after treatment in MP hospital

Abducted Borno pupils: ‘We don’t know if our kids are alive’

Forty-seven days after terrorists abducted 42 pupils from Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, their parents said they are living in agony as they await any information about the…

Mid-day meal row: A doctor explains why the humble egg is the gold standard for protein

Liza Marcos teases Francis Zamora, Joy Belmonte as 2028 Senate bets

MANILA, Philippines — While President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has not yet officially announced who will be part of the administration’s senatorial ticket, his wife may already be giving the public a sneak peek. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos…

After health scare, bowler achieves podium finish

Most athletes battle their opponents on the field, but last Sunday in Bacolod City, bowler Joma Avila found himself battling something far more serious.... Keep on reading: After health scare, bowler achieves podium finish