Health

Health service hotline staff claim pay is docked for going to lavatory

Workers answering calls for Portugal’s SNS24 health hotline have accused telecoms company Altice of deducting pay for time spent eating, drinking water or using the toilet – describing a working The post Health service hotline staff claim…

Heatwave: 10-15% rise in ER visits in large cities

Many elderly and people with mental health conditions, staff shortages impacting - Simeu

Op Amistad: India deploys two C17s to quake-hit Venezuela with medical supplies, aid

India has launched 'Operation Amistad' to aid earthquake-stricken Venezuela, dispatching two Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 aircraft. These planes carry a 41-member Army field hospital unit and over 35 tonnes of vital relief supplies…

Heat Wave Prompts Paris to Suspend Sports Events and Public Alcohol Consumption

The Paris police chief, Patrice Faure, said the alcohol restrictions were intended to ease pressure on the health services.

Venezuela hunts for survivors of twin quakes as it waits for foreign aid

Venezuela's health minister says 235 deaths have been recorded and tens of thousands are still missing after two powerful earthquakes hit on June 24. Emergency workers are still trying to search through the rubble. Rescue teams are coming…

Águas de Portugal chemical contracts under suspicions of fraud and public health risks

Portuguese prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into suspected fraud, document forgery and potential risks to public health linked to chemical supply contracts awarded by state-owned water utility Águas de The post Águas de…

No phone ban yet: Cebu City eyes metal detectors, student mental health

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City will not impose a cellphone ban on students for now. Instead, despite growing calls for tighter campus security following the deadly Tacloban school shooting, the city government has opted to install…

Bengaluru NGO denied FRCA renewal over COVID-19 fund use gets court relief

Watch: Local Hails Animal Welfare’s Swift Response After Finding Blind Cat On Evening Walk

What started as a simple evening walk turned into a rescue mission I’ll never forget. While I was out walking yesterday evening, I came across a remarkably docile siamese cat who didn’t run away as I approached. Instead, she calmly let me…

Kwara deploys five new ambulances to boost emergency services

Kwara State strengthens emergency medical services with five newly refurbished ambulances, enhancing response and patient referrals across the state. Read More…

Victims of vaginal mesh and epilepsy drug 'deserve justice', says patient commissioner

Victims who suffered debilitating pain and learning difficulties from pelvic mesh and an epilepsy drug must receive compensation, the author of a report into the treatments told Sky News.

BBC DJ and presenter Trevor Nelson taking a break from work due to health issues

The Radio 2 presenter said he was now "concentrating on getting better".