Health

‘Dangerously hostile’: heatwaves leave hospital wards unsafe, data reveals

Figures disclosed by 33 NHS trusts show temperatures on wards during July rose above 28C limit set by NHS England Hospitals in England have recorded temperatures of almost 42C this summer, with surgeries being cancelled because operating…

Meet Nigerian professor, Ibrahim Abubakar, appointed CEPI CEO

Nigerian professor Ibrahim Abubakar has been appointed CEO of CEPI. Learn about his background, research, and global health contributions in this profile. Read More…

Contractors suspended over ‘extremely serious’ Queen Mary Hospital lift defects

Hong Kong authorities have suspended the main contractor and lift subcontractor working on Queen Mary Hospital’s new clinical block from public works tenders after serious defects left most lifts unreliable and delayed the launch of…

My life in captivity – Justice Bunza

After nine days in captivity and subsequently regaining freedom, Weekend Trust tracked Justice Faruk Hassan Bunza to his residence at Unguwar Chaki quarters, Bunza, for an insight into his experience in the bush and more. Although he had…

I run and jump like an 18-year-old – General John Atom Kpera

Brigadier-General John Atom Kpera spent 24 years in the Nigerian military, where he served in many key positions. He was the military governor of the Southeastern State between 1975 and 1978 under the Murtala/Obasanjo regime, and later…

Missing medical doctor found dead in Rivers

A young medical doctor, Stephen Vanman, has been found dead after he got missing while on his way to Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. Weekend Trust gathered that the deceased medical personnel, who completed his housemanship last year…

Woman allegedly poisons husband 40 days after wedding

A 19-year-old newlywed, Aisha Musa, has allegedly poisoned her husband by introducing a suspected dangerous substance into his meal in Gwamna village, Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Weekend Trust learnt that the incident…

Aceh boosts monitoring after elephant calf dies of suspected virus

Aceh’s Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) has strengthened early detection of Elephant ...

Removing emergency surgery will create 'domino effect', campaigners warn

The health minister has been urged not to approve plans to move the service away from Causeway Hospital.

‘Some people gain joy in keeping nation terrified’: PM on Covid, West Asia crisis

Powerful quake off Indonesia kills 20, sparks mass evacuations

Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20 people and sending thousands fleeing. As the full scale of the disaster unfolded…

6 Jinnah Sindh Medical University faculty members urge VC to review decision to rehire professor after retirement

KARACHI: Upset over the provincial cabinet’s decision of granting a three-year extension to a retiring colleague, six faculty members of the Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU) have sought the vice chancellor’s intervention in the…