Health

Much-loved cat found sleeping on stranger’s bed after community-wide search

Stuff

Much-loved cat found sleeping on stranger’s bed after community-wide search

Tauranga Hospital’s much-loved cat Steps has been found safe after apparently sneaking through a stranger’s microchip cat door and making himself comfortable on her bed.

Stuff

Inquest into mother's death examines Albury Hospital transfer delays

ABC News

Inquest into mother's death examines Albury Hospital transfer delays

A coronial inquest into Kate Manley's death at Albury Hospital hears about communication issues between psychiatric and medical units.

ABC News

Cebu Province hospitals roll out free linens to boost infection control

Cebu Province hospitals roll out free linens to boost infection control

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebu Provincial Government-run hospitals have begun providing free linens and admission kits to patients as part of efforts to improve infection control and sanitation in healthcare facilities. The initiative began…

RNZ

Steps the Tauranga hospital cat found safe after going missing

Steps, a 12-year-old tabby, affectionately known as the hospital's "patient support officer" is home safe and sound after disappearing on Monday night.

RNZ

Erica Schwartz confirmed as new CDC chief amid US agency turmoil

Al Jazeera

Erica Schwartz confirmed as new CDC chief amid US agency turmoil

US public health agency faces toughest test as Schwartz takes charge amid political pressure and public health crises.

Al Jazeera

US moves to shut down group that 'tried to retrieve organs from donors who were still alive'

Sky News

US moves to shut down group that 'tried to retrieve organs from donors who were still alive'

The US federal government is taking steps to shut down an organ donation group in Kentucky accused of trying to retrieve organs from some patients who exhibited signs of life.

Sky News

Our daughter's death at 18 left us shattered - but she saved two lives

BBC

Our daughter's death at 18 left us shattered - but she saved two lives

Menna, 18, donated her heart and lungs after she collapsed at the family's home and died in hospital.

BBC

Quebec City couple could be on the hook for $20K childbirth tab after work permit delays

CBC

Quebec City couple could be on the hook for $20K childbirth tab after work permit delays

A Quebec family says they’ve been stuck in bureaucratic limbo for months, waiting to find out if they can maintain their work permits and provincial health coverage ahead of the birth of their second child.

CBC

Police nab 47-year-old woman following stabbing of four men in London

Police nab 47-year-old woman following stabbing of four men in London

A 47-year-old woman was arrested in London’s Covent Garden after stabbing four men in a suspected mental health-related incident. Police seized scissors at Read More…

Da Paolo’s next chapter: Fewer outlets, new concepts and a sharper eye on what diners want

CNA

Da Paolo’s next chapter: Fewer outlets, new concepts and a sharper eye on what diners want

After weathering downturns, changing dining habits and the pandemic, Da Paolo CEO Guillaume Pichoir is steering the 37-year-old Singapore F&B group towards its next phase of growth with Tutto and a more selective expansion strategy.

CNA

14 more meds vs cancer, diabetes, TB, hypertension now VAT-free

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has added 14 more medicines for serious and chronic illnesses to the list of value-added tax (VAT)-exempt drugs, following President Marcos’ announcement in his State of the Nation…

Three children found dead in Anambra native doctor home

Three children found dead in Anambra native doctor home

Three children were found dead and one critically ill at a native doctor’s home in Anambra. Police have arrested the suspect and launched an investigation Read More…