MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued an administrative order directing government agencies to facilitate the voluntary deduction of social protection contributions for contract of service (COS) and job order (JO)…

Philippine Daily Inquirer

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Congo's Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest one in history

Philippine Daily Inquirer

HealthAug 13, 2026 · 1 min

Congo's Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest one in history

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history, which erupted over a decade ago and killed over 11,000 people, the head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday. “At its current pace, it’s on…

Philippine Daily Inquirer

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RNZ

HealthAug 13, 2026 · 1 min

'Huge demand on services': North Shore area ambulance patients diverted to Whāngarei

The much smaller Whāngarei Hospital is already struggling with extremely high patient numbers this winter

RNZ

Health

Special needs persons get 21 wheelchairs during medical outreach

The Punch

HealthAug 13, 2026 · 1 min

Special needs persons get 21 wheelchairs during medical outreach

Delta First Lady, Mrs. Tobore Oborevwori, extends her charity’s special needs outreach to riverine communities, donating 21 wheelchairs and other aid. Read More…

The Punch

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Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies aged 97

Philippine Daily Inquirer

HealthAug 13, 2026 · 1 min

Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies aged 97

BEIJING — Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, whose market reforms helped drive the country’s extraordinary economic rise, died Wednesday at the age of 97. Zhu became premier in 1998 and swiftly lived up to his reputation as a hard-hitting…

Philippine Daily Inquirer

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Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says

BBC

HealthAug 13, 2026 · 1 min

Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says

The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.

BBC

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Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplants

BBC

HealthAug 13, 2026 · 1 min

Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplants

NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.

BBC

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Vietnam explores RNA technology for cancer vaccines

VnExpress

HealthAug 13, 2026 · 1 min

Vietnam explores RNA technology for cancer vaccines

Tam Anh Research Institute and the RNA Institute at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia, are collaborating on RNA-based biomedical research, including potential vaccines for lung cancer, colorectal cancer and influenza.

VnExpress

Health

UNICEF seeks N1.2bn as Katsina commits N500m to nutrition

The Punch

HealthAug 13, 2026 · 1 min

UNICEF seeks N1.2bn as Katsina commits N500m to nutrition

Katsina State approves N500m for child nutrition, while UNICEF calls for an additional N1.2bn to combat malnutrition and boost health interventions. Read More: https://punchng.com/unicef-seeks-n1-2bn-as-katsina-commits-n500m-to-nutrition/

The Punch

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ABC News

HealthAug 13, 2026 · 1 min

Mental health experts anticipate another rise in reports in census

With Australians asked to report long-term health challenges for just the second time in Tuesday's census, experts expect to see a rise in the number of mental health conditions.

ABC News

Health

Vietnamese doctor treats American passenger vomiting blood on San Francisco-HCMC flight

VnExpress

HealthAug 13, 2026 · 1 min

Vietnamese doctor treats American passenger vomiting blood on San Francisco-HCMC flight

A Vietnamese doctor traveling from the United States to Ho Chi Minh City successfully treated an American passenger who suddenly vomited a large amount of fresh blood, stabilizing the man so the flight could continue its journey.

VnExpress

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