Health

Hong Kong doctor acquitted 15 years after complaint as watchdog drops case

A Hong Kong ophthalmologist has been cleared of professional misconduct after the city’s medical watchdog decided to offer no evidence against him, 15 years after a complaint was lodged over his handling of laser eye surgery procedures…

FG invests over N1 trn in tertiary education in 2 years

The Federal Government has invested more than N1 trillion in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector over the past two years, describing the intervention as one of the largest investments in the country’s higher education history aimed at…

Health workers groups rue unfulfilled Magna Carta provisions

MANILA, Philippines — Three decades after the Magna Carta of Public Health Workers was passed into law, public health workers continue to endure far from ideal work conditions, prompting many to work overseas or work in other fields…

Family embroiled in decades-old IVF mix-up files lawsuit against hospital

The biological parents of twins who were born after an IVF embryo mix-up at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney have launched civil action.

NMA inaugurates new Enugu secretariat, calls for unity

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Enugu State branch inaugurates its new secretariat, with leaders appealing for unity and reconciliation among member Read More…

Stakeholders seek improved health insurance for Anambra women

Stakeholders in Anambra State are collaborating to improve health insurance enrolment for women and vulnerable groups, addressing NIN barriers to expand ac Read More…

India’s HIV fight has changed: Why ageing, diabetes and new hotspots are the next big challenge

‘Good progress so far’: Billy TK had suffered a stroke after a heart attack

Health update on the 54-year-old who reportedly suffered a stroke a day after he was discharged from hospital following a heart attack.

Why your blood sugar can spike even when you don’t eat sweets

Jobseeker benefit cuts could affect 2700 young people with health condition, injury, or disability

Minister for Social Development Louise Upston revealed nearly 70 percent of those at risk of losing financial support have psychiatric or psychological conditions.

Fatality after single-vehicle crash near Clevedon

A person critically injured in a single-vehicle crash near Clevedon last week has died in hospital.

Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say

The purchase, valued at $60-70 million, is one of Tehran's largest-known efforts to strengthen its air defenses since the outbreak of its war with the U.S. and Israel.