Health

Hospital defends treatment of man later shot by police

Police detained a 28-year-old man for emergency mental health treatment the night before he was shot by officers. The hospital chief executive says a review has found he received the appropriate care.

‘Meant for poor patients’: Developer to pay Rs 2.15 lakh for ‘undelivered’ blood bank app

Jealousy drove me to sever my boyfriend’s private organ – Suspect

A 25-year-old woman, Maimunatu Idris, of Maigatari Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has confessed to attacking her boyfriend and severing his private organ at a hotel in the Badawa area of Kano, saying she was driven by jealousy and…

The hidden threat: Stopping hepatitis before it steals more lives

On July 28, the world commemorated World Hepatitis Day 2026 under the theme, “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down.” This theme urges the removal of barriers such as cost, complexity, stigma, and misinformation that prevent millions from…

‘Prioritising profit’: Australians regularly prescribed medicinal cannabis with very high THC levels

Exclusive: Of more than 1,000 medicinal cannabis products available, only two have been evaluated by the drugs regulator Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Doctors are commonly prescribing high-dose medicinal…

NZ track cyclist Nick Kergozou in hospital, ruled out of Commonwealth Games

The endurance rider from Invercargill will miss out on competing at his third Commonwealth Games.

Government accepts all Covid-19 inquiry's recommendations 'in some form'

It's also promising key advice will be made public within five working days in future pandemics.

Rotary club launches education support for indigent pupils

The Rotary Club of Abuja Gwarinpa Central has launched an education support initiative for indigent pupils, with plans to pay school fees, provide school bags and improve learning facilities in selected public schools in the Federal…

Sara Duterte to meet detained politicians, their supporters

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday said she is set to meet with politicians and individuals “supporting” detained politicians upon her return to the country. READ: Sara Duterte visits Marcoleta at PNP General…

Government to force change on health advice, financial support after Covid-19 inquiry

Key official advice behind major emergency decisions will be proactively released within five working days during future health crises, following findings that restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic at times went further than health…

Amber heat health alerts to come into force as heatwave reaches 35C peak

Wednesday is set to be the hottest day of the week for many as a widespread fourth heatwave grips the UK.

MBBS admissions: NMC puts focus on ability, not disability

New National Medical Commission guidelines assess functional abilities for disabled students seeking MBBS admission. Medical boards will now evaluate candidates' capabilities rather than just disability percentages. Enabling units will…