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Injured officer suffered traumatic head injury when he was struck by fleeing driver

HealthSep 8, 2026 · 1 min

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Injured officer suffered traumatic head injury when he was struck by fleeing driver

The officer struck by a fleeing car near Palmerston North remains in hospital, surrounded by his family as community donations pour in.

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Cyclist dies after Auckland crash

They were critically injured and later died in hospital.

Plateau buses make face masks compulsory to curb diphtheria spread

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Plateau buses make face masks compulsory to curb diphtheria spread

Plateau State’s TinCity Metro buses now require face masks to curb diphtheria spread. Learn about the new policy and public health measures. Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-buses-make-face-masks-compulsory-to-curb-diphtheria-spread/

Patient waited 27 hours in ED days after another death

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Patient waited 27 hours in ED days after another death

Days after Brent Horsburgh died following a nine-hour wait at Waikato Hospital’s ED, another patient waited more than 27 hours to be seen. It comes amid mounting scrutiny of patient care at the hospital.

Israel intensifies South Lebanon strikes, killing 13 in new escalation

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Israel intensifies South Lebanon strikes, killing 13 in new escalation

Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across southern Lebanon, killing 13 people, including women and children, Lebanon’s health ministry said on Monday, marking an escalation after weeks of relative calm. Israel said it would continue…

France 24

Toowoomba Hospital maternity review fails to answer mother's concerns

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Toowoomba Hospital maternity review fails to answer mother's concerns

After the traumatic birth of her son, Ashleigh Hills says a recent summary review into the Toowoomba Hospital has not done enough to address concerns.

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Pressure on health system 'significantly worse' than expected

Hospitals across the country have been experiencing significant demand, with patients being treated in corridors and near-constant overcrowding in some EDs.

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Four Arrested Over Mob Killing of Driver in Lagos

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Four Arrested Over Mob Killing of Driver in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspects over the alleged mob attack that led to the death of a Lexus driver, Basit Kolade, on Freeman Street, Lagos Island. Kolade was allegedly attacked with dangerous weapons by a group…

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TASS

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Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon exceeds 4,380 - health ministry

According to the country’s ministry, Israeli warplanes are still seen in Lebanon’s airspace

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Water should be part of national security – Minister

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Water should be part of national security – Minister

Minister Utsev advocates for water security to be integrated into Nigeria’s national security, warning of conflicts and health emergencies from water insec Read More: https://punchng.com/water-should-be-part-of-national-security-minister/