Health

AIA and BPI AIA donate to Kythe Foundation for pediatric care initiatives

AIA and BPI AIA donate to Kythe Foundation for pediatric care initiatives

AIA Philippines, formerly Philam Life, and BPI AIA Life Assurance Corporation (BPI AIA), the bancassurance partnership between the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and AIA Philippines, have strengthened their commitment to empowering…

InLife Global Care launched to close healthcare confidence gap for Filipinos

Plan offers P125M in coverage, worldwide healthcare access, guaranteed renewability up to age 99 Rising medical costs, gaps in existing health coverage and complex treatment options have given rise to a healthcare confidence gap, leaving…

Confusion as Katsina United player declared dead found alive in mortuary

Daily Trust

Confusion as Katsina United player declared dead found alive in mortuary

‎ Confusion has trailed the condition of the Katsina United defender, Ozor Chinedu, who collapsed during a pre-season friendly against Niger Tornadoes at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina on Tuesday. ‎ ‎The 18-year-old, recently…

Daily Trust

Fundraiser Launched To Help Antoine Continue Recovery After Devastating Heart Attack

Fundraiser Launched To Help Antoine Continue Recovery After Devastating Heart Attack

A fundraiser has been launched to help Antoine Degiorgio continue his rehabilitation after a devastating heart attack earlier this year left him with brain damage and changed his life in an instant. Antoine suffered the heart attack in…

Missed chances to save woman's life after fatal stroke misdiagnosed as migraine

Missed chances to save woman's life after fatal stroke misdiagnosed as migraine

An Adelaide woman incorrectly diagnosed with a migraine was twice failed by the health system in the lead-up to her fatal stroke, according to a deputy coroner who reached the "overwhelming conclusion" the 32-year-old's death was…

Mounjaro could still get on the PBS, says Eli Lilly CEO

Mounjaro could still get on the PBS, says Eli Lilly CEO

Mounjaro is still not available on the PBS as Eli Lilly negotiates price points but the company's CEO says the door remains open.

Fast-food boom linked to growing lifestyle diseases in PH, Asean

Fast-food boom linked to growing lifestyle diseases in PH, Asean

Fast food has become part of everyday life in the Philippines. Burgers, fried chicken, pizza and sugary drinks are cheap, convenient and widely available. For many families, they are go-to meals after school, work or church. But behind…

Nuclear power push ramps up uranium mill — and tribal health concerns

Federal efforts to revive uranium mining in the West and decrease reliance on Russian uranium raise concerns about drinking water for tribal communities reckoning with the industry's deadly legacy. (Image credit: EcoFlight)

Contractor ordered to fix faulty lifts causing Queen Mary Hospital block delay

South China Morning Post

Contractor ordered to fix faulty lifts causing Queen Mary Hospital block delay

The Hong Kong government has demanded that a contractor rectify faulty lifts in a new block at Queen Mary Hospital after multiple glitches delayed the launch of all clinical services at the building. A veteran electrical and building…

South China Morning Post

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the second-largest ever

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the second-largest ever

More than 2,000 people have now died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak is the second-largest ever and shows no signs of slowing.

One taken to hospital after restaurant fire at Bishan Junction 8; 120 people evacuated

CNA

One taken to hospital after restaurant fire at Bishan Junction 8; 120 people evacuated

An employee from a neighbouring store was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation.

CNA

Watch: Malta To Increase Free Insulin Pump Supplies For Children And Young People

Watch: Malta To Increase Free Insulin Pump Supplies For Children And Young People

More children and young people in Malta are set to receive additional support to help manage diabetes, Health Minister Ian Borg has announced. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta) A number of young people…