Health

Questions over N30bn for palaces, places of worship

Questions have trailed the allocation of N30.15 billion in the 2026 budget for the construction, renovation and furnishing of palaces and execution of some religious-related projects across the country. A document released by a public…

LAHORE: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Pakistan Secretary General Ameerul Azeem passed away on Wednesday after battling cancer

According to a statement issued by the party, Ameerul Azeem had been suffering from cancer for some time but continued to discharge his organisational responsibilities until his final days, showing what the party described as remarkable…

Tejaswini Kolhapure’s IVF journey: 1,000 injections, 5 cycles, 2 miscarriages. What to expect in repeat attempts

Gov. Lawal signs historic Education reform orders

Governor Dauda Lawal has signed Executive Orders to establish an integrated governance framework for education financing, school protection, classification, quality assurance, health, and security. The governor on Tuesday also launched the…

US Education Department probes five medical schools over admissions practices

WASHINGTON, July 22 - The U.S. Department of Education said on Wednesday it launched new probes into five medical schools over their admissions practices, marking the latest attempt by President Donald Trump's administration to crack down…

C’River man defrauds woman of N500,000 for hospital jobs

A man has been arrested in Calabar for defrauding a woman of N500,000 with false promises of hospital jobs. Learn more about this Calabar job scam. Read More: https://punchng.com/criver-man-defrauds-woman-of-n500000-for-hospital-jobs/

Why netball is growing into a sport of choice for men and boys

More young men are taking up netball at a competitive level. Competition organisers say there is less stigma around the sport among boys, with plenty of talent emerging.

Badagry residents get free health insurance under ILERA EKO scheme

Vulnerable Badagry residents receive free health insurance for one year through the ILERA EKO scheme, expanding access to essential healthcare services. Read More…

Bayelsa community laments collapse of 27-year hospital

Okoroba community in Bayelsa laments the collapse of its 27-year-old Cottage Hospital, appealing to the government for rehabilitation and staff reposting. Read More…

People protest Alberta's dual practice health model outside premiers conference

Advocates are urging the federal government to increase health care funding and impose more conditions on what the provinces can do with that money.

Hong Kong’s end-of-life law raises concerns over emergency care, affordability

Hong Kong’s new legislation on end-of-life directives could create significant operational challenges, including verifying patients’ wishes in emergencies and affordability barriers for low-income families, according to frontline…

How to store medicines during monsoon: Dos and don’ts for insulin and more