Health

Nearly 24,000 shift to CBSE government schools in Himachal; 330 PG medical seats planned

New Zealand woman flies 9,000 km for hip replacement in Hanoi after 4-year wait at home

A New Zealand woman still waiting for a hip replacement at home had one at Hanoi's Viet Duc University Hospital and was walking two days later.

US pharma giant to pay out $7.9 billion over baby powder lawsuits

A US pharmaceutical company will pay $7.9 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits that claim its baby powder caused ovarian cancer.

′30-30-30′ morning routine explained: What it can do for weight loss

Sunshine Coast health boss walks back 'grim' assessment of state budget

The chief executive of Sunshine Coast's health service made comments at a leaked staff town hall earlier this month, but today watered down his remarks as he fronted budget estimates.

Absence of govt lawyers stalls Kano medical negligence suit

A Kano State High Court sitting on Miller Road has adjourned until November 13, 2026, the medical negligence suit against the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre following the absence of the government’s lawyers and the defendants’ failure to…

Defection: Don’t compare yourself to Tinubu, Presidency tells Obi

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of nine passengers following an attack by armed bandits on a commercial bus along the Jos–Kano highway in Doguwa Local Government Area. The incident, according to the Police Public…

Benue gov’t rules out Mpox outbreak

The Benue State Government on Monday ruled out a suspected outbreak of Monkeypox (Mpox) in Korinya community of Konshisha Local Government Area, saying investigations showed the reported cases were clinically consistent with Chickenpox…

Students injured in Anambra building collapse

Emergency rescue operatives, on Monday, recovered the body of a female victim believed to be a student from the scene of the collapsed three-storey Elite Five Star lodge in Amokpala, Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra…

Ifugao mayor seeks probe into Navy trainee's death in Zambales

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — The mayor of Kiangan, Ifugao, has joined calls for a thorough and transparent investigation into the recent death of Philippine Navy Officer Candidate Aldwayne Dulnuan, saying his family and community deserve clear…

Ghana's community service bill: A fix for the prison crisis?

Ghana’s parliament recently passed the Community Service Bill, 2026. The piece of legislation is designed to introduce community service as an alternative to custodial sentences for minor offenses. The bill also seeks to ease pressure on…

Fujimori takes charge in Peru amid China, US balancing act

When Keiko Fujimori steps into the presidential office on Tuesday, she’ll bring back a political movement that hasn’t been in power for more than a quarter century. Fujimorism, a mix of neoliberalism, populism and strict government…