Health

Massive explosion rocks Agartala apartment, several injured; bomb squad at spot

A powerful explosion rocked an Agartala apartment building on Ramnagar Road No. 4 Wednesday, injuring several residents and causing significant damage. The blast, originating from the first floor of NS Apartment, shattered windows and sent…

Valentines defends ‘A’ food grade, tightens rules nationwide after norovirus outbreak

They stressed the outbreak was “not food poisoning”.

OOUTH doctors suspend strike after Ogun payment pledge

OOUTH resident doctors suspend their 10-day warning strike after the Ogun State government pledged to pay professional allowances by July 31, 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/oouth-doctors-suspend-strike-after-ogun-payment-pledge/

Terminally ill 72-year-old still chasing solo sailing dreams

David Burston had only just bought an old yacht to fix up and sail around Australia when he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Hee has decided to keep pursuing his dream for as long as he can.

Plan Intl: ‘Mental health impact of Venezuelan quakes can last for years’

Plan International said children and young people must be at the centre of Venezuela's earthquake response.

‘You do question yourself’: Triptii Dimri discusses challenges, mental health, career uncertainty

Hong Kong’s own drug regulator pushes ahead with hiring, seeks WHO recognition

As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Hong Kong is on a…

Trump Issues Order to Reduce Pesticides in Food as Kennedy Allies Fume

The order, which calls for studying the health risks of pesticides in the food supply, does not involve new federal funding, and does not call for regulations or legislation.

Anambra couple remanded as abused boy recovers in hospital

Anambra couple Chukwudi and Chisom Chukwuyere have been remanded for allegedly abusing a 10-year-old boy, Chiziterem, who is now recovering in hospital. Read More…

Shingles hospitalizes 23-year-old Canadian tourist in Vietnam within 48 hours

A 23-year-old Canadian tourist sent home with shingles was hospitalized two days later as a fast-spreading infection climbed his arm.

Lagos woman, nurse face trial over N16m pregnancy scam

A Lagos woman and a nurse are on trial for allegedly orchestrating a N16 million pregnancy scam and procuring an illegal abortion. Get the full details her Read More…

Yusuf renames popular Kano hospital after politician

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf renames Dawakin Tofa General Hospital to honour Dr Mahmoud Baffa Yola’s contributions. Learn more about the Kano hospi Read More: https://punchng.com/yusuf-renames-popular-kano-hospital-after-politician/