Health

Anglican Church elects four new bishops

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has elected four new bishops to provide leadership for dioceses in Benue, Akwa Ibom, Ekiti and Lagos states. The elections were concluded during the Episcopal Synod held as part of the Advance…

The source of a diarrhea-causing outbreak in the U.S. has been found. Now what?

The source of a diarrhea-causing parasite that has been plaguing Americans across multiple states for weeks has been found, so now what?

After Andhra, Covid-19 resurfaces in Maharashtra after 3 years

Maharashtra has seen a rise in Covid-19 cases, mostly mild, over recent days. Experts note the virus now follows influenza-like patterns with periodic spikes. Most positive cases were detected during physician-advised investigations or…

IC OKs 3 new life insurance products

MANILA, Philippines – The Insurance Commission (IC) has approved three new gender-specific life insurance products, expanding the range of insurance plans designed to address health risks that disproportionately affect men or women. In its…

Fraudster who used £200,000 Covid loans to invest in stocks is jailed

Rupali Wagh vastly inflated her companies' turnover on her applications for loans.

‘That’s me’: Actor Yogita Bihani says she has thalassemia; expert explains condition

'Losing consciousness': AISA activists' health worsens on Day 20 of hunger strike at Jantar Mantar

Iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak in 5 states

Federal health officials have identified a single supplier of the produce from Mexico that was served in Taco Bell restaurants in five states. (Image credit: Mario Tama)

Bonnie Tyler unanimously honoured by Portuguese Parliament

Portugal’s Parliament has unanimously approved a vote of condolence honouring the life and career of Bonnie Tyler, following the Welsh singer’s death at Faro Hospital last week. The motion, proposed The post Bonnie Tyler unanimously…

Uganda: Ministry of Health Urges Ugandans to Embrace Self-Care to Prevent Diseases

[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has urged Ugandans to embrace self-care practices as a key strategy for preventing diseases, improving physical and mental wellbeing, and reducing pressure on the country's healthcare system.

Namibia: Former Nurse Claims Police Made Him 'Sacrificial Lamb'

[Namibian] Former Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital nurse Festus Amwaalwa, one of the accused in the N$2.2 million Sanlam fraud case, made his closing submissions in his bail application before the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Friday.

Court jails Anambra native doctor six years, fines him ₦20m

A popular Anambra native doctor, Onyeze Jesus, has been sentenced to six years in prison and fined ₦20 million for misleading the public with supernatural Read More…