Health

Young Waikato woman who died of meningococcal disease named

Kyla Te Wano Greensill received a University of Waikato Blues Award for her outstanding sporting achievements and contribution to the university and wider community.

Bukidnon distributes 60 cobra antivenom to curb snakebite deaths

Bukidnon distributes 60 cobra antivenom to curb snakebite deaths

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — To curb snakebite fatalities due to remote locations or shortage of supplies, the Bukidnon provincial government has distributed 60 ampules of purified cobra antivenom to four strategic medical facilities across…

Nigeria steps up production of armoured vehicles, anti-drone systems

Daily Trust

Nigeria steps up production of armoured vehicles, anti-drone systems

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to strengthen local production of military hardware as the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria–D7G (DICON-D7G) advances plans to establish production lines for armoured vehicles, anti-drone systems and…

Daily Trust

WATCH: BTS’ Jimin kisses little girl battling cancer at Texas concert

WATCH: BTS’ Jimin kisses little girl battling cancer at Texas concert

BTS member Jimin melted hearts after he gave a young cancer patient a memorable moment during the group’s two-night concert in Texas on Aug. 15 and 16. Heroes for Children shared a video on Instagram on Monday, Aug. 17, showing Jimin…

Urgent care clinic absorbing patients from crowded ED

Local Doctors Otara says patients have been coming to them to avoid long waits at Middlemore Hospital.

How technology builds agency for both students and educators

How technology builds agency for both students and educators

In the age of AI, “it’s no longer about answering questions, but questioning answers.” The year is 2026 and the Philippines is at a point where there is deep recognition that educational reforms are needed to nurture the next generation of…

ABC News

Inquest into patient suicides hears hospital's mental health facility 'overcapacity'

A coronial inquest has begun into three patient suicides within a seven-month period inside the mental health unit of a major Brisbane hospital.

ABC News

Facing invasion and abuse, vulnerable mothers take refuge in Kyiv shelter

Japan Times

Facing invasion and abuse, vulnerable mothers take refuge in Kyiv shelter

The shelter, funded by the Ukrainian Public Health Foundation has taken in 150 women and children since 2022.

Japan Times

Watch: Briefcase Man Surprises Widower With Emotional Tribute To Late Wife Who Died Of Cancer

Watch: Briefcase Man Surprises Widower With Emotional Tribute To Late Wife Who Died Of Cancer

Maltese content creator The Briefcase Man has shared an emotional video honouring the memory of Marisa Spiteri, a mother who passed away following a battle with cancer. The video centres on Marisa’s husband, Jonathan, who was led to…

Man Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency At Armier Bay

Man Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency At Armier Bay

A man has died after suffering a medical emergency while at Armier Bay on yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 3.30pm after the man, believed to be in his 60s, required urgent medical assistance while…

Florida introduced rhesus macaques for tourism; now they carry a deadly virus

Times of India

Florida introduced rhesus macaques for tourism; now they carry a deadly virus

Wild rhesus macaques in Florida carry herpes B virus, posing a potential human health risk. A study found about a quarter of sampled macaques had been infected with the virus. Some animals actively shed the virus, especially during the…

Times of India

PNP sees ‘room for improvement’ in 911 system but still cites gains

PNP sees ‘room for improvement’ in 911 system but still cites gains

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said there was “room for improvement” in the 911 system but still maintained that the national hotline improved the country’s emergency response capabilities. “There is…