HealthStuffHealthJul 17, 2026 · 1 minBaby humpback whale stranded on Sydney beach to be tested for bird fluA newborn humpback whale that was stranded on a Sydney beach overnight has died, and the carcass will be tested for H5N1 bird flu.Stuff
HealthAllAfricaHealthJul 17, 2026 · 1 minSouth Africa: From Clinics to Public Health - Concerns Grow Over Anti-Migrant Campaign[Health-e] Healthcare workers, humanitarian organisations and migrants are warning that South Africa's anti-migrant campaign is beginning to disrupt access to healthcare, raising concerns about interrupted chronic health treatment and…AllAfrica
HealthStuffHealthJul 17, 2026 · 1 minNurse who stole from elderly patients told them to keep their wallets safeA nurse has lost his registration after stealing bank cards from five vulnerable patients under his care to buy fast food, groceries and alcohol.Stuff
HealthTimes of IndiaHealthJul 17, 2026 · 1 minNEET UG 2026 cut-off released alongside results; Check category-wise qualifying marks, percentilesThe NTA has announced the NEET UG 2026 cut-off along with the examination results, outlining the category-wise qualifying percentiles and marks required for medical admissions. With over 11.21 lakh candidates qualifying, eligible aspirants…Times of India
HealthRNZHealthJul 17, 2026 · 1 minSecond bird tests positive for H5 bird fluThe strain was first detected on Wednesday.RNZ
HealthTimes of IndiaHealthJul 17, 2026 · 1 min'If it fails, I'll return as a ghost': Wangchuk ahead of July 20 Parliament marchActivist Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike for the 20th day. He plans to join a march to Parliament on July 20. The Cockroach Janta Party supports Wangchuk and the ongoing protests. Political leaders have expressed concern over…Times of India
HealthStuffHealthJul 17, 2026 · 1 minSecond New Zealand bird flu case confirmed in Wairarapa hawkA native kāhu (swamp harrier) found in the Wairarapa has become the second bird in New Zealand confirmed to have H5 bird flu.Stuff
HealthTASSHealthJul 17, 2026 · 1 minSeven killed in US attack on Iran’s Bandar-e Imam Khomeyni — FarsThe wounded are now receiving medical assistanceTASS
HealthSouth China Morning PostHealthJul 17, 2026 · 1 minHong Kong taxi driver dies after crashing into railing in Tsuen WanA Hong Kong taxi driver has died after his vehicle crashed into a railing in Tsuen Wan. According to police, the accident happened at 11.45pm on Thursday on Ma Tau Pa Road, when the cabby reportedly lost control of his vehicle and drove…South China Morning Post
HealthTimes of IndiaHealthJul 17, 2026 · 1 minNEET UG 2026 AIR 1 Aryan Gupta shares success mantra, advice for aspirantsThe NTA has announced the NEET UG 2026 results, with over 11.21 lakh candidates qualifying for medical admissions. Punjab's Aryan Gupta, who secured a joint AIR 1 with 715 marks, credited his success to 16–17 hours of daily study and…Times of India
HealthPhilippine Daily InquirerHealthJul 17, 2026 · 1 minDOH: Covid-19 cases down by 70% this yearMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday said cases of Covid-19 in the country remain low, with the number of infections this year declining by 70 percent. In a statement, the agency said there were 1,532 confirmed…Philippine Daily Inquirer
HealthThe GuardianHealthJul 17, 2026 · 1 min‘I’m sorry but I’m unable to speak’: hero of India’s Cockroach party weakens on 19th day of hunger strikeThe climate activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk, who has become the figurehead of anti-government protests in Delhi, is resisting calls to end his fast until the education minister resigns As night falls on day 18 of his hunger strike…The Guardian