Health

Africa: Has Uganda Changed the Ebola Rulebook?

[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda says modern outbreak science has changed what investigators can know. Is it time to rethink the 42-day rule?

Michigan Democratic race to close to call with El-Sayed in narrow lead First Thing

Haley Stevens trails progressive in Senate primary as counting continues. Plus, meet the man who names cockroaches after Tolkein and Pokémon characters Good morning. A Democratic Senate primary in Michigan remains too close to call , with…

Health Authorities Investigating Hepatitis A Cluster Linked To Qormi Food Outlet

Public health authorities are investigating a cluster of four Hepatitis A cases linked to a food establishment in Qormi. In a statement, health officials said the cases have been associated with Deli & Co, with investigations and contact…

Michigan primary puts Democratic divide on the ballot

US Democrats are awaiting results from their marquee primary in Michigan on Wednesday morning, with the contest between a left-wing insurgent and an establishment-backed congresswoman becoming a proxy war over Israel, electability, and the…

Rwanda: What Data Reveals About Alcohol Consumption in Rwanda

[New Times] Older adults, rural residents and people from poorer households are the most likely to consume alcohol in Rwanda, according to the latest Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS), which also shows drinking remains far more…

Family seeks probe after NYPD officer dies following surgery abroad

South Africa: After 8-Year Old Girl's Alleged Sexual Assault At School, Family Says They Had to Navigate Support Alone

[Health-e] The grandparents of an 8-year-old Lenasia South girl in Gauteng claim they've had to navigate the medical, psychosocial and criminal justice systems alone in the days following the girl's alleged rape by a security guard at her…

Head of Russian drone manufacturer injured in explosion

Doctors are fighting for his life

Cebu expands medical scholarship to 72 students, eyes more doctors for provincial hospitals

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More medical students will receive financial support from the Cebu Provincial Government as the Capitol expands its “Study Now, Serve Later” scholarship program to 72 scholars. The program, which initially…

Army opens disciplinary proceedings against former SNS chief Gandra d’Almeida

The Portuguese Army has opened disciplinary proceedings against Lieutenant-Colonel António Gandra d’Almeida, the military doctor who resigned as executive director of the SNS state health service amid allegations that he The post Army…

Togo: Togo Launches New Widespread Mosquito Net Distribution Campaign to Drive Down Malaria

[Malaria Consortium] The campaign, coordinated by the government with partners including Malaria Consortium, will distribute over 5.5 million nets to close to nine million people.

Exclusive: Labour Party Forgives Man Accused Of Planting Explosive Device Outside HQ

Lovin Malta can exclusively reveal that the Labour Party has filed a court note formally declaring that it has no interest or claim against David Brincat in the criminal case against the 20-year-old, who is facing terrorism-related…