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HealthAug 10, 2026 · 1 min

Lagos expands health insurance coverage, targets universal healthcare

Lagos State intensifies efforts to achieve universal health coverage by expanding mandatory health insurance and introducing new financing mechanisms for r Read More…

Govt, Sproxil deploy AI to bridge malaria data gap

HealthAug 10, 2026 · 1 min

Govt, Sproxil deploy AI to bridge malaria data gap

The National Malaria Elimination Programme and Sproxil Nigeria Limited are advancing the use of artificial intelligence to improve malaria surveillance in Nigeria, targeting gaps in data from private healthcare providers that officials say…

HealthAug 10, 2026 · 1 min

Work underway to improve plans to upgrade three regional hospitals

A Treasury report last year said they had "significant issues that need to be addressed", but Health New Zealand says it has no concerns about the three North Island hospital projects.

Fijiana player still waiting for ACL surgery months after injury

Fijiana XV and Fijian Drua women flyhalf Salanieta Kinita ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament while playing for the national team at the Oceania Women's Rugby Championship in April.

Regulating the nervous system for your overall health

When TCM says overthinking depletes the spleen, or when blue zones research finds that purpose and connection predict longevity, they are describing outcomes now traceable to vagal tone, cortisol regulation, and microbiome health.... Keep…

'Stop the rot': Protesters fear Auckland's Carrington Hospital facing 'demo by neglect'

The vast exterior of the former hospital in Mt Albert has smashed or boarded up windows, a facade strewn with graffiti and whole rows of roof tiles are missing.

Has your child been exposed to any of these situations in school

Has your child been exposed to any of these situations in school

? “Doctor, what do we do?” Several students in a particular class had come down with chickenpox (varicella) infection. Stay calm was the first thing I said, followed by a detailed plan. I told the administrator who had the presence of mind…

‘Pinggang Pinoy’: When a proper meal becomes a dream

‘Pinggang Pinoy’: When a proper meal becomes a dream

LAST July, the Department of Health (DOH) returns with its annual campaign promoting what a proper meal looks like. Nutrition Month symposiums will educate Filipinos about “Pinggang Pinoy.” But what truly defines Pinggang Pinoy in this…

Protest group offers to fundraise to pay to fix derelict heritage building's roof

The vast brick exterior of the former Carrington Hospital in the Auckland suburb of Mt Albert has smashed or boarded up windows, a facade strewn with graffiti and whole rows of roof tiles are missing.

2 years after RG Kar horror, Bengal chief minister announces inquiry panel

Times of India

2 years after RG Kar horror, Bengal chief minister announces inquiry panel

West Bengal government will establish an inquiry commission for the RG Kar rape-murder case. Police will also investigate the hurried cremation of the trainee doctor, which occurred two years ago. This decision follows a request from the…

Times of India

Regional emergency departments a 'basket case of mania', doctor warns

ABC News

Regional emergency departments a 'basket case of mania', doctor warns

The most dysfunctional emergency departments in Victoria are in regional areas, according to data, with doctors describing overcrowded corridors, lapses in patient safety and burnt-out staff.

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'How's this going to work?' - Patient advocate horrified at broken equipment in dental clinic

Replacement clinic in Auckland expected to be operational by September, officials say.