Health

Congo reports Ebola death in new province, official says

Straits Times

Congo reports Ebola death in new province, official says

DAKAR, Aug 13 - Democratic Republic of Congo health authorities have identified a person who has died from Ebola in a province not previously affected by the ongoing outbreak, an official told Reuters, raising fears of wider transmission…

Straits Times

Still No Reopening Date For President’s Kitchen Garden As Works Continue

Lovin Malta

Still No Reopening Date For President’s Kitchen Garden As Works Continue

Nearly two years after the President’s Kitchen Garden closed its gates to the public, restoration works are continuing behind the scenes, although there is still no indication of when the popular attraction will reopen. In response to…

Lovin Malta

A tiny hard spot was Lucy Davis’ first sign of breast cancer. What else should you check for?

Euronews

A tiny hard spot was Lucy Davis’ first sign of breast cancer. What else should you check for?

British actor Lucy Davis almost ignored the first sign of her breast cancer. Here’s what to look out for and when to get screened.

Euronews

Dar orders intensified diplomatic engagement for release of Pakistani sailors held hostage by Somali pirates

Dawn

Dar orders intensified diplomatic engagement for release of Pakistani sailors held hostage by Somali pirates

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar directed “stakeholders” on Thursday to maintain close and regular coordination and intensify diplomatic engagement with national and international partners to facilitate the release of…

Dawn

Man, 102, dies after alleged pub assault

BBC

Man, 102, dies after alleged pub assault

Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died, police have confirmed.

BBC

Bayelsa raises the alarm over rising cases of hypertension

Bayelsa raises the alarm over rising cases of hypertension

Bayelsa State Ministry of Health expresses concern over rising hypertension cases. Many residents are diagnosed late, leading to complications. Learn more Read More…

California bans paraquat, highly toxic herbicide outlawed in more than 70 countries

The Guardian

California bans paraquat, highly toxic herbicide outlawed in more than 70 countries

State is US’s largest user of pesticide that is virtually proven to cause Parkinson’s disease California is banning paraquat, a highly toxic, controversial herbicide used across millions of acres of American cropland. Public health…

The Guardian

'This is your last chance': SC ultimatum to govt over front pack warning labels

Times of India

'This is your last chance': SC ultimatum to govt over front pack warning labels

The Supreme Court has expressed strong disapproval towards the government's procrastination regarding food warning labels, specifically calling out the FSSAI. The justices mandated that the Centre has a fortnight to cement its decision…

Times of India

Police recover stolen newborn baby, arrest suspects in Benue

Police recover stolen newborn baby, arrest suspects in Benue

Benue State Police have recovered a stolen newborn baby and arrested several suspects in connection with the abduction from a Gboko hospital. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-stolen-newborn-baby-arrest-suspects-in-benue/

Sokoto approves N1.7bn for 1,000 motorcycles to fight banditry

Daily Trust

Sokoto approves N1.7bn for 1,000 motorcycles to fight banditry

The Sokoto State Government has approved N1.759 billion for the purchase of 1,000 Bajaj motorcycles for security agencies to strengthen operations against banditry in the state. The approval was made at the sixth regular meeting of the…

Daily Trust

Toronto police officer in hospital after being shot during e-bike robbery investigation

CBC

Toronto police officer in hospital after being shot during e-bike robbery investigation

A Toronto police officer is injured after being shot during a robbery investigation early Thursday morning.

CBC

INEM medical emergency threaten strike action over planned reforms

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