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Cebu PVO brings rabies vaccination to 986 barangays

HealthAug 17, 2026 · 1 min

Cebu PVO brings rabies vaccination to 986 barangays

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rabies prevention services have reached 986 barangays across Cebu as the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) expanded vaccination and animal health programs over the past year. From July 2025 to July 2026, the PVO…

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo now deadliest in country’s history

HealthAug 17, 2026 · 1 min

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo now deadliest in country’s history

At least 2,325 people have been killed, according to government data, surpassing the death toll from 2018-20 outbreak The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the deadliest in the country’s history with at least 2,325…

‘Heartbreaking loss’: Waikato volleyball player dies from meningococcal disease

Stuff

‘Heartbreaking loss’: Waikato volleyball player dies from meningococcal disease

Health NZ urges vaccination after a valued young adult player and coach tragically died from meningococcal disease.

Stuff

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now deadliest in country's history

Sky News

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now deadliest in country's history

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has officially become the deadliest in the country's history, data suggests.

Sky News

Commentary: Pandemic lockdowns never ended for some people

CNA

Commentary: Pandemic lockdowns never ended for some people

For too many young people, disrupted social ties have never fully recovered, says the Financial Times’ John Burn-Murdoch.

CNA

Fake site exposes alleged spy scheme; Sally McManus’s farewell; Sam Neill honoured at Logies

Fake site exposes alleged spy scheme; Sally McManus’s farewell; Sam Neill honoured at Logies

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here , and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletter Good morning. We report today on a curious case linking a fake website impersonating a Brisbane…

Al Jazeera

US admiral praises USS Lincoln crew amid reported mental health concerns

Politicians voiced alarm over mental health struggles on carrier, with reports of sailors attempting to jump overboard.

Al Jazeera

This holiday hotspot soon won't have an emergency department

ABC News

This holiday hotspot soon won't have an emergency department

Batemans Bay's hospital and emergency department will close next year, despite the NSW South Coast's growing population and the influx of thousands of tourists each holiday season.

ABC News

Tigresses carve out straight sets triumph over San Beda’s Red Spikers

Tigresses carve out straight sets triumph over San Beda’s Red Spikers

University of Santo Tomas ushered in its post-Detdet Pepito era with a sweep of San Beda, 25–15, 25–16, 25–19, to open its 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge campaign on a high note Sunday at the Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City…

BBC

US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln

Adm Brad Cooper acknowledged that navy service at sea for long periods is "uniquely challenging and tough", following a visit to the warship.

BBC

Daily Trust

Five killed in Kano building collapse

No fewer than five people died, while nine others were rescued after two buildings collapsed during heavy rainfall in different parts of Kano State on Saturday. The first incident occurred at Gaida Sabon Titi, along Salbas Filling Station…

Daily Trust

Wife’s death spurs Maharashtra man to build village road

Times of India