Health

NPR

After Fauci Senate hearing, experts worry about 'chilling effect' on public health

The accusations against Dr. Anthony Fauci, once the nation's leading infectious disease expert, have some experts worrying that these events may further erode public health staffing in the U.S. (Image credit: Al Drago/Bloomberg)

NPR

Reps summon NNPCL, Rivers govt, others over lingering gas leak

Daily Trust

Reps summon NNPCL, Rivers govt, others over lingering gas leak

The House of Representatives Committee on the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) has summoned key government agencies, the Rivers State Government and other stakeholders over the lingering gas leak in Bille Community, Degema Local…

Daily Trust

Africa: Mastercard Foundation Commits $500 Million to Transform Higher Education

AllAfrica

Africa: Mastercard Foundation Commits $500 Million to Transform Higher Education

[allAfrica] As Africa grapples with shrinking international development funding and rising pressure to create jobs for its rapidly growing youth population, the Mastercard Foundation is making one of the continent's biggest long-term…

AllAfrica

Social media pushing young adults towards 'DIY dentistry'

Social media pushing young adults towards 'DIY dentistry'

Young Australians are living with untreated dental issues as they’re also bombarded with dubious social media advice.

RNZ

Three countries asked for US$1 million. Then Saudi Arabia stepped in to offer free surgery for Fiji's rare conjoined…

A team of paediatric doctors at Fiji's main hospital spent eight months seeking help from multiple other countries, including neighbours Australia and NZ, but only the Saudi's came through.

RNZ

Leaking tents, 'substandard' gear given to sub-Antarctic expeditioners

Leaking tents, 'substandard' gear given to sub-Antarctic expeditioners

The Australian Antarctic Division says there are "lessons to be learnt" after expeditioners were issued with "substandard" clothing and leaking tents on an island about 4,000 kilometres south-west of the Australian mainland.

Ebola Outbreak Is Now the Second-Deadliest Ever, and in Record Time

The New York Times

Ebola Outbreak Is Now the Second-Deadliest Ever, and in Record Time

The disease has killed more than 1,500 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in just over two months, causing deaths faster than officials have ever recorded.

The New York Times

Congo’s Ebola death toll passes 1,500 as it struggles to halt spread

Al Jazeera

Congo’s Ebola death toll passes 1,500 as it struggles to halt spread

There's still no vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of the virus as the country struggles for control in infected areas.

Al Jazeera

Ayra Starr undergoes major surgery, assures fans of return

Ayra Starr undergoes major surgery, assures fans of return

Afrobeats star Ayra Starr reveals she underwent major surgery, apologizes for her absence, and assures fans of her return soon. Get updates on her recovery Read More…

Abia gov pays veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu N25m hospital bill

Abia gov pays veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu N25m hospital bill

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has paid N25 million for veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu’s hospital bill, fulfilling his promise to support her medical Read More…

Gangster Uzair Baloch’s brother shot, critically injured in Karachi’s Lyari: police

Dawn

Gangster Uzair Baloch’s brother shot, critically injured in Karachi’s Lyari: police

KARACHI: The brother of imprisoned Uzair Baloch , chief of the defunct People’s Amn Committee, was shot and critically wounded in Karachi’s Lyari area on Thursday evening, according to police. Chakiwara police, in a statement, said that…

Dawn

Vivek Oberoi recalls partner saving baby with leukemia as life's biggest reward

Times of India