Health

Family of slain Abuja corps member demands probe report

The family of slain National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Abdussamad Jamiu, has demanded the outcome of an investigation launched by the Nigerian Army into the alleged involvement of some of its personnel in circumstances that led to…

IG deploys AIG, tactical teams to Plateau as 2 herders killed in fresh ambush

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has deployed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 4 Headquarters, Makurdi, AIG Dankombo Morris, to Plateau State following the recent attack on Kawel…

Kenyan Health Minister orders halt of construction of US Ebola facility

Kenya’s Health Minister has stopped the construction of a US Ebola facility in Kenya.

Kenya: Kenya Halts U.S. Ebola Facility, Health Minister Apologises for Disobeying Orders

[RFI] Kenya has ordered a halt to preparations for a controversial US-run Ebola quarantine facility, the health minister told a court Tuesday, after being held in contempt for ignoring a previous stop-work order. The project has prompted…

French Startup Uses Special Polymers to Better Help Nerves Heal

The biodegradable material can help improve healing after surgery—or an avocado-related accident.

Europe heatwave live: UK braces for record-breaking temperatures; Italy issues red alert for 16 cities

Temperatures expected to hit 40C in parts of the UK, as extreme heatwave spreads slowly eastwards, sparking warnings in Italy and the Netherlands France records hottest day ever as 40 people drown across country Tell us: how is the…

Why is Sri Lanka’s dengue outbreak straining its public health sector? | Explained

47,530 cases and 29 dengue-related deaths reported as of June 22; the government has appointed a military-led monitoring unit, the Health Ministry said several hospitals were operating beyond capacity

Kris Aquino marks PNoy's 5th death anniversary; reveals new health setbacks

Amid health setbacks, Kris Aquino and her son marked the fifth death anniversary of her brother, the late former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, with a visit at his tomb at the Manila Memorial Park on Wednesday, June 24. Kris shared…

Why India’s first US FDA-approved antibiotic can change the fight against superbugs

Man arrested over sale of adulterated milk in Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a suspected food adulterator in Funtua Local Government Area for allegedly re-packaging and selling expired powdered milk to unsuspecting consumers. The suspect, identified as Ibrahim Moh’d…

One person killed, one more injured in Belgorod Region during attack by Ukrainian army

A woman who sustained a shrapnel wound was taken to hospital

EU Rides Out Budget Spat Without Spooking Markets or Ratings

The European Union’s regime for monitoring public finances has arguably just passed its toughest health test since a revamp after the pandemic.