SAO PAULO, Oct 20 - An outbreak of Newcastle disease in Brazil is unlikely to cause lasting damage to the country's poultry industry if authorities contain it quickly, analysts said, though uncertainty over trade restrictions, particularly…

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Portugal among EU countries with sharpest rise in breast cancer among younger women

Portugal Resident

HealthOct 20, 2026 · 1 min

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Portugal among EU countries with sharpest rise in breast cancer among younger women

Portugal is among the European countries where breast cancer incidence has risen most sharply among younger women over the past two decades, according to new OECD and European Commission data. The post Portugal among EU countries with…

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The Punch

HealthOct 20, 2026 · 1 min

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Kano shuts 35 private health facilities over violations

The Kano State government has shut down over 35 private health facilities in the last 12 months for regulatory violations, an official has confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-shuts-35-private-health-facilities-over-violations/

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Brazil's Bolsonaro courts events sector with pledge to restore tax breaks ahead of election

Straits Times

HealthOct 20, 2026 · 1 min

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Brazil's Bolsonaro courts events sector with pledge to restore tax breaks ahead of election

BRASILIA, Oct 20 - Brazil's Senator Flavio Bolsonaro said in a post on X on Tuesday that he would restore Perse, a tax break program for the events sector, if he wins Sunday's presidential election, reviving support originally introduced…

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Straits Times

HealthOct 20, 2026 · 1 min

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US health agency confirms third measles-related death for 2026

There were 4,410 confirmed cases of measles across the country as of Oct 15.

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Indian-origin couple sentenced in UK for Covid PPE fraud; millions spent on luxuries

Times of India

HealthOct 20, 2026 · 1 min

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Indian-origin couple sentenced in UK for Covid PPE fraud; millions spent on luxuries

Jogesh Bhandari was handed a sentence for deceiving companies with false promises of supplying personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. His conning tactics included misappropriating payments meant for PPE to fund a…

Times of India

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Early US flu season, current strain may signal risk for younger people; doctors urge shots

Straits Times

HealthOct 20, 2026 · 1 min

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Early US flu season, current strain may signal risk for younger people; doctors urge shots

The American Medical Association recommends the flu shot for all people 6 months and older.

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Australian model and swimwear designer Sahara Ray dies aged 34

Euronews

HealthOct 20, 2026 · 1 min

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Australian model and swimwear designer Sahara Ray dies aged 34

Her family said she passed away in hospital surrounded by loved ones, just months after she welcomed her first child, daughter Snow.

Euronews

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MOH releases N95 mask stockpile to retailers amid increased demand

CNA

HealthOct 20, 2026 · 1 min

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MOH releases N95 mask stockpile to retailers amid increased demand

The health ministry is also working with Cold Storage, Giant and Sheng Siong to make N95 masks, or their equivalent, progressively available across all their outlets.

CNA

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Unchlorinated Taps Sicken 408 Near Pretoria

Rio Times

HealthOct 20, 2026 · 1 min

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Unchlorinated Taps Sicken 408 Near Pretoria

A treatment works near Pretoria sent out unchlorinated water from 24 September to 14 October, and 408 people fell ill. Tap water is still unsafe. The post Unchlorinated Taps Sicken 408 Near Pretoria appeared first on The Rio Times .

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The Punch

HealthOct 20, 2026 · 1 min

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Kwara approves new allowances for nurses, health workers

The Kwara State Government has approved an upward review of professional allowances for nurses and allied health workers to improve welfare and retain staf Read More…

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NBI arrests individual posing as Mandaue lawmaker's representative

Philippine Daily Inquirer

HealthOct 20, 2026 · 1 min

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NBI arrests individual posing as Mandaue lawmaker's representative

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The National Bureau of Investigation arrested a man accused of posing as a representative of a congressional office and other government offices to collect money from individuals seeking government assistance. The…

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