Health

Alarm over hospital lung admissions for children in England’s poorest postcodes

Alarm over hospital lung admissions for children in England’s poorest postcodes

Exclusive: Analysis of NHS England data reveals stark impact of air pollution in deprived areas Children living in the poorest areas across England are 40% more likely to be admitted to hospital for respiratory infections, an analysis of…

AllAfrica

Africa: Africa's Health Defenses Have Improved but Its Funding Has Not

[IPS] Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -- Against the backdrop of an Ebola disease outbreak, the new Africa Health Security (AHS) Index, released today, reveals significant gaps in critical health infrastructure despite important progress in health…

AllAfrica

Euronews

Dutch students unveil world's first solar-powered ambulance

Dutch students have developed what they say is the world's first solar-powered ambulance to improve healthcare access in remote parts of Africa. Named Stella Juva, the vehicle will be tested in Kenya in August with NGO Amref Health Africa.

Euronews

‘I would rather be poor’: man says money cannot compensate for partner’s death after failed cancer diagnosis

‘I would rather be poor’: man says money cannot compensate for partner’s death after failed cancer diagnosis

Exclusive: Darren Rosheski won NHS payout over partner Helen Dutton’s death from rectal cancer after GP misjudged her symptoms “I remember the doctor, after he’d examined Helen and found a large lump in her colon, saying ‘it’s very…

As Japan bakes, over 10,000 rushed to hospital for heatstroke in a week

Japan Times

As Japan bakes, over 10,000 rushed to hospital for heatstroke in a week

Some 10,857 people were transported by ambulance from July 13 through July 19, more than double the same period last year.

Japan Times

RNZ

Hospital IT problems the result of years of under-investment, experts say

The latest in a series of outages took five hospitals across the Waikato region - Waikato, Thames, Te Kūiti, Tokoroa and Taumarunui - offline for 11 hours on Wednesday, caused by a connection problem with the data centre.

RNZ

Over 260 rushed to hospitals in Tokyo as heat wave persists

Over 260 rushed to hospitals in Tokyo as heat wave persists

A provisional total of 261 people were taken to hospital for suspected heat stroke on Tuesday, according to the Tokyo Fire Department, as a heat wave persisted across the nation. The figure reflected the daily total as of 9 p.m. but was…

Rita Avila reveals husband got into accident, asks for understanding

Rita Avila reveals husband got into accident, asks for understanding

Rita Avila revealed that her husband, director FM Reyes, was rushed to the hospital following an accident on the same day she attended a promotional event for her upcoming project, “Someone, Someday.” In a Facebook post on Wednesday, July…

Johnson & Johnson announces its entry into the US robotic surgery market

Johnson & Johnson announces its entry into the US robotic surgery market

Johnson & Johnson secured FDA approval for its Ottava robotic surgical system. This authorization allows entry into the growing soft-tissue robotic surgery market. The system is approved for several general surgery procedures in the upper…

'Hacker hai bhai hacker': CJP shares video of detained protesters fleeing Mumbai police van

'Hacker hai bhai hacker': CJP shares video of detained protesters fleeing Mumbai police van

A video showing Cockroach Janta Party protesters escaping a police van has gone viral. This incident occurred during ongoing tensions following a recent 'Sansad Chalo' march in Delhi. Protesters clashed with police near Parliament, leading…

Delivered online from across the country: Food and support reach CJP protest

Delivered online from across the country: Food and support reach CJP protest

Supporters nationwide send food and medicines to protesters at Jantar Mantar. Students organized a golgappa cart to serve the assembled demonstrators. Delivery riders navigate barricades to hand over packages to protest attendees…

Chinese doctor wades through severe floodwaters to reach patients, winning widespread praise

South China Morning Post