Health

Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth DR Congo province

The Ebola outbreak has killed more than 2,128 people so far.

Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty over shooting of insurance CEO

Luigi Mangione is accused of shooting dead Brian Thompson, the CEO of a US health insurance company, in New York in 2024.

Auckland MP considers members bill to strengthen protections for historic buildings

Several historic buildings sit abandoned around Auckland, including Carlile House in Grey Lynn and the former Carrington Hospital in Mt Albert.

Michigan cyclosporiasis cases rise 11 per cent in a week to nearly 14,000

The outbreak has been linked to iceberg lettuce from Mexico, raising concerns about the safety of fresh produce across the US.

England train derails, leaving 2 seriously injured

LONDON, United Kingdom — Two people sustained “serious injuries” and nine others were hurt when a busy commuter train from London derailed Thursday near the southeastern English town of Lewes, emergency services said. “At this stage, we…

Reports of mental health and supplies issues on US aircraft carrier on long Middle East deployment

The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington appeared to be heading for the Middle East to provide relief for the USS Abraham Lincoln.

US sends new aircraft carrier to Mideast amid concerns over USS Abraham Lincoln

The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading towards the Middle East, according to Navy statements and open source information on the ship’s movements. This comes as reports have emerged of mental health and…

What LEADERSHIP Left Out Of “El-Rufai And The Question Of Bail”

LEADERSHIP’s editorial of 4 August 2026 opens with the right instinct, that the charges against Mallam Nasir El-Rufai “remain allegations, not proven facts,” and that he is entitled to the presumption of innocence, and then spends the rest…

Hospital missed critical signs before young dad's death, review finds

Fatigued clinicians, bed shortages and communication failures were factors in the death of Mena Tuibua, who left Mackay Base Hospital after hours in its emergency department waiting room, a review finds.

Mbah inspects Enugu hospital, targets medical tourism market

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah inspects the new Enugu International Hospital, aiming to position the state as a premier destination for medical tourism in Read More…

Colombia earthquake: Hospitals adapt to save lives amid widespread damage

Earthquake damages Cali's hospitals, forcing medical staff to prioritize critical patients as rescue teams work nonstop.

Trump asks DOJ to probe hospitals over trans health coding