Health

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

Ebola spreads to sixth DR Congo province raising fears it could spread to South Sudan

The DRC's deadliest Ebola outbreak from 2018-2020 killed nearly 2,300 people out of 3,500 recorded cases.

Mexico in Numbers: How do Mexicans spend their time?

Every five years, the national statistics agency INEGI conducts a National Survey on Time Use (ENUT). The most recent survey was conducted at more than 32,000 homes in 2024. The results of the survey were published in August 2025. In this…

US disputes reports of trying conditions on carrier in Gulf

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called reports of poor conditions and mental health strain aboard the USS Abraham Linclon aircrafter carrier in the Middle East "completely misrepresented." Senators want an investigation.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to a sixth province

Ebola outbreak has killed 2,128 people out of around 4,566 recorded cases in the DRC, according to government figures.

Philippines lifts poultry ban on Japan

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) lifted the temporary ban on poultry imports from Japan after officials declared the East Asian country free of bird flu. The DA issued Department Circular No. 40, resuming imports of…

More than 100,000 Kiwis ditched health insurance in 2025 as costs skyrocketed

Affordability is pushing New Zealanders out of private health insurance.

Prison inmate died after counselling request overlooked

An inmate died by suicide in his cell after a recommendation that he receive mental health counselling was overlooked by prison health staff, a coroner has found.

Who was Jessica Bang? Rising golf star dies at 18 after brain hemorrhage

In a heartbreaking incident, eighteen-year-old Jessica Bang, an up-and-coming Australian golfer, died in Thailand due to a brain hemorrhage while training for a key tournament. After collapsing and requiring emergency surgery, she sadly…