Health

Japanese health insurance cards no longer usable in clinics from August

Patients in Japan will need a My Number card registered for insurance use or a special certificate to receive insured medical treatment.

Latin American Pulse for Monday, July 20, 2026

A psychogram of Latin America on July 20, 2026. Brazil reels from US tariffs and Lula's health; Argentina mourns a World Cup loss; Chile battles deadly. The post Latin American Pulse for Monday, July 20, 2026 appeared first on The Rio…

Uganda: Ugandans Urged to Embrace Early Screening for Sickle Cell Disease

[Nile Post] Health experts have urged Ugandans to undergo screening for sickle cell disease, warning that many people are living with the inherited condition undiagnosed, exposing them to preventable health complications and unnecessary…

Namibia: Kavango West Leaders Call for Fully Fledged Health Facilities

[Namibian] Community leaders at Mururani village in the Mankumpi constituency of the Kavango West region have called for a fully-fledged health centre, saying an abandoned container serving as a mobile clinic has left residents stranded…

Rajasthan: 7-year-old girl raped in Barmer on pretext of showing house; neighbour arrested

A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Barmer city on Sunday evening. Police have arrested a neighbor who lured the child away to a deserted place. The minor reached home crying and narrated her ordeal to her family members. The…

Cebu City shooting: Man wounded over gambling 'balato' dispute

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 33-year-old man is recovering at a Cebu City hospital after he was allegedly shot in the arm by a neighbor over his repeated demands for a share of the suspect’s gambling winnings, police said. According to a…

Wangchuk's wife challenges HC order, says it 'illegally confines' him to Safdarjung hospital

Rising numbers of younger midwives quitting NHS in England, data shows

Exclusive: Maternity staffing shortages worsen as more and more under-35s quit because of burnout More and more midwives are leaving the NHS before they reach 35 because of burnout, worsening the staffing problems that are affecting…

Bird flu: What is the threat to NZ's pet cats?

Some Wairarapa pets are being turned into 'patio cats' to cut down the risk of catching the virus.

Uganda: Ugandans Identify Basic Services As Priorities for Government Intervention, Report High Levels of Bribery When…

[Afrobarometer] Despite preference for lower taxes, citizens would support higher taxes to fund education and health care.

PM dashes hopes for new NT hospital during $10m maternity announcement

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces $10 million to improve maternity services at Royal Darwin Hospital, but maternity care advocates say the money is unlikely to improve staffing issues.

Wellington Zoo cancels all close encounters with penguins amid bird flu fears

To protect the at-risk penguins, Simon Eyre says all staff working with them have to change into clean footwear, gloves, and suits.