Health

Prostate cancer cases surge in UK - as charity warns against 'myths'

More than 68,000 men are newly diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK each year - the equivalent of one diagnosis every eight minutes, a charity has said.

Girl, six, dies three days after being pulled from sea off Sussex coast

Saja El-Khawas had been in critical condition after incident that also killed her sister and parents off coast of Shoreham A six-year-old girl has died in hospital three days after being pulled from the sea off Shoreham in West Sussex, in…

Fubara unveils 105-bed zonal hospital, emphasises premium on quality healthcare

Governor Fubara unveils a 105-bed zonal hospital in Omoku, emphasising his administration’s premium on quality Rivers healthcare delivery and accessibility Read More…

NSW baby first in world to receive breakthrough epilepsy treatment

A baby from the NSW Central Coast has made medical history, becoming the first person in the world to receive a precision medicine treatment for a rare and devastating form of epilepsy.

Referee’s death during fitness test unfortunate — NFF committee

NFF committee describes the referee’s death during a fitness test as unfortunate, stating all medical precautions were taken. No negligence found. Read More: https://punchng.com/referees-death-during-fitness-test-unfortunate-nff-committee/

Fauci's lawyers set up legal defense fund as US probes multiply

WASHINGTON, Aug 21 - Lawyers for Anthony Fauci have launched a legal defense fund for the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, saying that the need to respond to a growing number of state and federal investigations related to his…

Fauci’s lawyers set up legal defence fund as US probes multiply

Allegations about Fauci’s role in the pandemic have proliferated among Republican lawmakers.

US health department seeks public feedback on vaccine guidelines after Trump order

Public feedback opens on whether some vaccines should carry age limits or qualifications, as the US health department reviews federal recommendations.

Trump administration asking public comment on vaccine recommendations

Asking people to weigh in on adoption of different categories in move that will sow confusion and create access challenges, say experts The Trump administration is asking for public feedback on changes to the ways it recommends vaccines…

Bail denied to Pulwama attack accused, jail authorities asked to provide medical care

Police rescue 13 abducted passengers in Benue

The Police in Benue State have rescued 13 more passengers abducted along the Otukpo–Adoka road while travelling from Enugu to Abuja last week. Our correspondent reports that the latest rescue, brings to 18 the number of victims rescued…

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan taken back to prison after hospital check-up

Relatives of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan say he’s being tortured in prison.