Health

Imran Khan taken back to jail after hospital checks: Pakistan govt

The Hindu

Imran Khan taken back to jail after hospital checks: Pakistan govt

Former PM Imran Khan has been shifted back to Adiala Jail from Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital, where he was admitted for treatment following a Supreme Court order

The Hindu

UP man bitten by 5-ft snake kills it, then walks into hospital carrying it in bag

Times of India

UP man bitten by 5-ft snake kills it, then walks into hospital carrying it in bag

After being bitten by a snake, Uttam Nayak took the unusual step of bringing the dead creature to a hospital. He killed the snake himself and, despite the bite, waited until morning for medical help. Upon evaluation, doctors confirmed…

Times of India

President Paul Biya back in Cameroon after 73 days away

President Paul Biya returned to Cameroon on Thursday after 73 days abroad, AFP journalists noted, an unusually long absence that has fuelled speculation about the 93-year-old’s health. The world’s oldest serving head of state and…

Troops rescue 10 kidnap victims in Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 10 kidnap victims in separate operations across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states. The victims were rescued during operations conducted on August 18 and 19…

Al Jazeera

Dr TikTok: Mental health moves from consulting rooms to social media

Social media fosters empathy and awareness, but cannot replace evidence-based treatment or formal psychological care.

Al Jazeera

Breastfeeding beyond the mother

World Breastfeeding Week, observed every year in the first week of August, is a reminder of the critical role breastfeeding plays in the growth, survival and development of children. It also plays a significant role in the overall health…

ACT to campaign on Paul Henry's 'Starship for cancer' proposal

Henry mused about creating a world-class cancer hospital when he announced his candidacy. ACT is running with the idea.

Paul Henry gets his cancer centre in new ACT policy

Stuff

Paul Henry gets his cancer centre in new ACT policy

The ACT Party has announced it would go ahead with building a dedicated cancer centre if elected on November 7.

Stuff

As Harry plans UK return, can he patch up royal rift with Prince William?

As Harry plans UK return, can he patch up royal rift with Prince William?

William and Harry were united in grief as children by the tragic death of their mother, Princess Diana, but their relationship as adults has been ripped apart by anger and hurt. The pair – dubbed “the heir and the spare” from an early age…

Healthline calls in reinforcements amid biggest flu outbreak in 10 years

The health service has been handling about 20 percent more calls than normal following a surge in flu.

Five people in ACT die from suspected overdoses in a fortnight

ABC News

Five people in ACT die from suspected overdoses in a fortnight

Health and emergency services have issued a warning about the presence of potentially lethal drugs circulating in the territory.

ABC News

International students comprise majority of HIV cases detected at Wuhan port

International students comprise majority of HIV cases detected at Wuhan port

International students accounted for more than half of the HIV infections identified among individuals entering China through the city of Wuhan over the past few years, although the number of cases remained low, according to customs data…