Health

Controversial Covid-19 study retracted over links to vaccine misinformation

RFI

Controversial Covid-19 study retracted over links to vaccine misinformation

A controversial study analysing excess deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic has been retracted, after being widely criticised for lending credence to vaccine scepticism.

RFI

Portugal Resident

Minister of health ‘surprised’ by INEM strike; hopes for u-turn

Health minister, Ana Paula Martins, has expressed surprise today over last night’s announcement of strike action by workers at the National Institute for Medical Emergencies (INEM) in September, but said The post Minister of health…

Portugal Resident

Fire guts two flats in Gombe, destroys N80m property

The Punch

Fire guts two flats in Gombe, destroys N80m property

A fire outbreak in Gombe’s Yalenguruza Quarters destroyed N80m worth of property in two residential flats. Prompt response by firefighters prevented furthe Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-two-flats-in-gombe-destroys-n80m-property/

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U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released

NPR

U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released

Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement, adding he would soon be reunited with his family. (Image credit: AP Photo)

NPR

Manila Water Foundation boosts WASH support for schools

Manila Water Foundation boosts WASH support for schools

MANILA, Philippines — Over 160,000 learners now have improved access to safe drinking water and multi-faucet hygiene facilities. The Manila Water Foundation’s (MWF) Lingap program, which champions water access, sanitation and hygiene or…

MacKenzie Scott helped abolish $40B in medical debt; how mechanics work

Times of India

MacKenzie Scott helped abolish $40B in medical debt; how mechanics work

MacKenzie Scott is leading the charge in medical debt relief, having made groundbreaking donations that freed over $40 billion for families burdened by this often overwhelming responsibility. Her innovative approach, which involves…

Times of India

Smokers know tobacco causes cancer. They’re less clear on the heart risks

Euronews

Smokers know tobacco causes cancer. They’re less clear on the heart risks

A new research covering more than 240,000 smokers across 46 countries finds little progress in understanding the cardiovascular damage caused by tobacco — raising questions about whether decades of health warnings are getting through.

Euronews

Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth Democratic Republic of Congo province

Straits Times

Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth Democratic Republic of Congo province

The health authorities have identified a person who has died from Ebola in Buta, the provincial capital.

Straits Times

Govt covers health insurance for 96.8 mln people: Prabowo

The government has covered the National Health Insurance (JKN) premiums for 96.8 million underprivileged Indonesians, ...

Indonesia expands specialist medical education to 11 provinces

Indonesia expands specialist medical education to 11 provinces

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reported that the government had introduced specialist medical study programs in ...

Jessica Bang, rising Australian golfer, dies in Thailand aged 18

Jessica Bang, rising Australian golfer, dies in Thailand aged 18

Promising teenage Australian golfer Jessica Bang died after suffering a brain haemorrhage while preparing for a tournament in Thailand, her family and tour officials said. The 18-year-old, who won her first professional event in just her…

Gene-editing therapies not yet ready for human trials, Stanford expert says

South China Morning Post