Health

Sindh govt constitutes third medical board for exhumation of Mir Ali Raza’s body

Dawn

Sindh govt constitutes third medical board for exhumation of Mir Ali Raza’s body

After withdrawing its two earlier notifications, the Sindh government on Friday notified a newly constituted eight-member medical board to carry out the exhumation of 25-year-old business owner Mir Ali Raza’s body on Saturday. The…

Dawn

The Guardian

Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts

Exclusive: Seven in 10 survey respondents expect services to be reduced or shut, while more than half anticipate job losses Millions of adults and children in England face being forced to wait longer for mental health care, with more than…

The Guardian

'DRC's largest Ebola outbreak on record: Active conflict and armed groups hamper the response'

'DRC's largest Ebola outbreak on record: Active conflict and armed groups hamper the response'

Sharon Gaffney is pleased to welcome Heather Kerr, Country Director for Congo at the International Rescue Committee. The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is unprecedented, not simply because of its scale, but…

RNZ

Hutt Hospital neonatal upgrades underway, long-promised maternity ward delayed

Instead of upgrades to both the maternity ward and neonatal unit, the downsized project only includes the latter and is costing about a million dollars more.

RNZ

Man to be charged for causing death of petrol station attendant, driving deregistered car

CNA

Man to be charged for causing death of petrol station attendant, driving deregistered car

The 69-year-old pump attendant died in hospital a day after he was struck by the car's open door, which caused him to fall and hit his head.

CNA

Police search for child rapist who escaped community leave in Perth

BBC

Police search for child rapist who escaped community leave in Perth

Cliff Lyons Dobbie, who is a restricted patient, is described as a white male, about 5ft 3in (1.6m) tall and of stocky, muscular build.

BBC

Which tennis queen rules Instagram? Serena, Sabalenka & Osaka lead social race

Times of India

Which tennis queen rules Instagram? Serena, Sabalenka & Osaka lead social race

Serena Williams leads active female tennis stars with 17.8 million Instagram followers. Aryna Sabalenka follows with 5.5 million, showcasing her off-court appeal. Naomi Osaka has 3.2 million followers, sharing genuine life updates and…

Times of India

Meta fined in child safety case

A US state court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million and restrict some Facebook and Instagram features for children, in what is being described as the largest child-safety ruling against the company. The court found that Meta had created…

AllAfrica

Nigeria: FCMB Invests N20bn On Nigeria's Healthcare Businesses

[Daily Trust] Lagos -- First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has invested N20 billion to finance private healthcare businesses in Nigeria, targeting a critical sector in need of affordable, long-term capital.

AllAfrica

Solon says Caraga may soon get first Level III hospital

Solon says Caraga may soon get first Level III hospital

MANILA, Philippines — Caraga Administrative Region may soon have its first Level III public hospital, which will allow better provision of medical services to residents of the region, Butuan Rep. Jose “Joboy” Aquino II said on Friday…

Two civilians killed in Houthi strike on Marib, says Yemen’s government

Al Jazeera

Two civilians killed in Houthi strike on Marib, says Yemen’s government

Health Minister Qassem Bahaibah says 14 injured, accuses group of targeting residential areas and displacement camps.

Al Jazeera

Enough leptospirosis medicine available in Mandaue

Enough leptospirosis medicine available in Mandaue

The Mandaue City Health Office has assured residents that leptospirosis prophylaxis and other preventive medicines are available at the City Health Office and barangay health centers amid the recent rains and flooding.... Keep on reading…