Health

Japan to raise caps on out-of-pocket medical expenses

The changes are intended to curb ballooning national medical costs.

Helping people is my greatest motivation — FTH Lokoja CMD

Dr. Abdulrahman Shehu, CMD of FTH Lokoja, shares his journey, vision for the hospital, and how helping people remains his greatest motivation. Read More: https://punchng.com/helping-people-is-my-greatest-motivation-fth-lokoja-cmd/

Patients and medical gaslighting

Discover medical gaslighting, where doctors dismiss patient symptoms. Learn how this phenomenon impacts patient care, leading to misdiagnosis and delayed t Read More: https://punchng.com/patients-and-medical-gaslighting/

Bird flu fears prompt surge in reports of sick and dead birds as MPI works through alerts

MPI has received a sharp rise in reports of sick or dead birds, with 157 notifications in a single day as New Zealanders respond to warnings over bird flu. No new cases have been confirmed this morning.

49,498 Nigerian workers got UK work visas in five years — Report

A new report reveals 49,498 Nigerian workers received UK work visas between 2021 and 2026, with health and care sectors dominating. Learn about the trends Read More…

Why some children don’t resemble their parents — Doctors

Doctors explain why some children don’t resemble their parents, citing genetics from ancestors. Learn why child resemblance isn’t always to immediate famil Read More…

Babies miss immunisation as floods block access to Lagos health centres

Flooding in Lagos’ Ibeju-Lekki prevents mothers from accessing health centres, causing babies to miss crucial immunisation and exposing them to deadly dise Read More…

I would’ve killed myself if I failed to become a nurse – 90-year-old retiree

Meet Mrs. Victoria Ojo, a 90-year-old retired nurse from Osun State, who shares her inspiring journey and unwavering passion for the nursing profession. Read More…

Sample of iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms tested positive for US parasite outbreak

Taylor Farms has confirmed that this product is not part of its current recall.

Ferrari driver dead, woman in 70s injured in Gippsland crash

The woman, aged in her 70s, was flown to the Alfred Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Hunger strike taking a toll, but Wangchuk refusing medical help: Safdarjung bulletin

Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening

Several health experts said they were puzzled by the announcement on testosterone testing and are concerned it may lead ​to unnecessary — or even harmful — treatment.