Health

Wildfires: how to protect your lungs from harmful smoke

The smoke of wildfires can travel hundreds of kilometres, degrading air quality and posing health risks for those living miles away. Here's what to know to stay safe.

HIV outbreak in Pakistan: How deadly safety lapses at Sindh hospital put children at risk

‘Walking Ebola’ helps explain why Congo’s outbreak is so hard to stop — and how to treat it

The virus's slower progression leaves patients sick enough to spread the virus but not so unwell to stop them moving through their communities.

Sonam Wangchuk's wife questions doctors at Safdarjung Hospital; CJP alleges dictatorship

Egypt's 'Garbage City' recyclers reap gains from Iran war plastic squeeze

In the labyrinthine alleyways of Cairo’s Garbage City, recycling specialist Peter Romany finds himself fielding calls from factories scrambling for plastic to plug supply shortfalls caused by the US-Israel war on Iran. The 25-year-old is…

60,000 Litres Of Water Used To Bring Massive Wied Qirda Fire Under Control

Around 60,000 litres of water were used by Civil Protection Department firefighters to bring a large grass fire at Wied Qirda, between Żebbuġ and Siġġiewi, under control. The operation saw around 20 firefighters and 10 fire engines…

Indian activist moved to hospital after 20-day hunger strike

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has been moved to a hospital after a 20-day hunger strike protesting India’s examination system. Read More: https://punchng.com/indian-activist-moved-to-hospital-after-20-day-hunger-strike/

Where You Now Need Health Insurance to Enter or Stay in Latin America

Latin America · Immigration Key Facts The pattern. Private health cover is shifting from recommended to required across several hubs. Argentina. Non-residents must show insurance at entry, or risk being turned away. Panama. The…

36-Year-Old Man At Risk Of Dying After Car Crashes Into Tree In Floriana

A 36-year-old man from Msida is at risk of dying after the car he was driving crashed into a tree in Floriana early this morning. Police were called to Triq Nazzjonali at around 2am, where preliminary investigations found that the man had…

Will Taiwan’s food safety scandal wreck the DPP’s local election hopes?

Taiwan’s biggest food safety scandal in years has become a political liability for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), giving the opposition valuable ammunition ahead of November’s local elections. The latest controversy centres…

CDC finds shredded lettuce behind Taco Bell-linked cyclospora outbreak

US health officials identified Taco Bell's shredded lettuce as the source of a Cyclospora outbreak. This parasitic infection sickened over 1,600 people and led to 94 hospitalizations across five states. Investigations traced the…

Plain clothes, white sheets, 3 layers: How Delhi Police planned Wangchuk's shift to hospital

Delhi Police conducted a pre-planned operation to remove Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar. The activist was then shifted to Safdarjung Hospital due to his health. Police cited a Delhi High Court order and medical advice for the action…