Health

Daily Trust

Borno Cholera Cases hit 35,000 – MSF

The cholera outbreak in Borno State has overwhelmed health facilities, with over 35,500 suspected cases and transmission still accelerating rapidly, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). MSF, in a statement on Wednesday, said the…

Daily Trust

RNZ

Doctors issue warning to treat scabies more seriously

The highly infectious skin condition is caused by a parasitic mite that burrows into human skin to lay its eggs.

RNZ

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to psychiatric hospital

BBC

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to psychiatric hospital

Rudakubana was jailed for 52 years in 2025 for the murder of three young girls at a dance class.

BBC

Stuff

US health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite

Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.

Stuff

UNICEF, Katsina step up protection for women, newborns

UNICEF, Katsina step up protection for women, newborns

UNICEF and Katsina State intensify efforts to protect women and newborns from maternal tetanus through a vaccination drive targeting women of childbearing Read More: https://punchng.com/unicef-katsina-step-up-protection-for-women-newborns/

Don’t let me die, Actress Ngozi Nwosu seeks N30m for life-saving surgeries

Don’t let me die, Actress Ngozi Nwosu seeks N30m for life-saving surgeries

Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu appeals for N30 million to fund urgent life-saving surgeries. Support Ngozi Nwosu in her battle for health. Read More…

Southern California suburb alarmed as ‘exceptionally rare’ cancer sickens multiple children

The Guardian

Southern California suburb alarmed as ‘exceptionally rare’ cancer sickens multiple children

Residents in Ladera Ranch in Orange county voice concerns after six children diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Concerns are growing in southern California over a cluster of “exceptionally rare”…

The Guardian

First nursery for babies of Ebola victims opens in Congo

First nursery for babies of Ebola victims opens in Congo

The first UNICEF-supported Ebola nursery opens in the Democratic Republic of Congo, supporting young children whose parents have contracted the disease while the number of cases intensifies.

Tyreek Hill admits injured leg has 'no power' in worrying recovery update

Times of India

Tyreek Hill admits injured leg has 'no power' in worrying recovery update

Star receiver Tyreek Hill revealed his injured leg still lacks power after surgeries. He is documenting his slow recovery process in a YouTube series. Doctors had previously told him he might never walk again. This admission comes as NFL…

Times of India

LASUTH defends digitalisation over patient record concerns

LASUTH defends digitalisation over patient record concerns

LASUTH defends its ongoing digitalisation programme, assuring patients of progress despite concerns over manual record movement. Learn about the phased imp Read More…

Gippsland CFA volunteers seek compensation as cancer cluster cases grow

Gippsland CFA volunteers seek compensation as cancer cluster cases grow

In Nar Nar Goon's fire brigade, 22 volunteers have been diagnosed with cancer. But as members work to obtain their work insurance cover, almost half of the members are not covered by the state's presumptive legislation.

Southport killer transferred to Broadmoor

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