Health

Medical supplies fraud: Key accused flees India, got anticipatory bail in extortion case days earlier

Sam Neill died from a common infection. Here's how pneumonia can turn deadly

After the actor's death from pneumonia, here's what to know about the common infection, its symptoms and why it can sometimes become deadly.

WORD- FOR-WORD: What Umahi said on controversial death at his residence

Minister of Works, David Umahi, held a press briefing in Abuja, on Thursday, over the raging controversy about the death of a young woman at his residence. Daily Trust reports that the death of Mary Habila, a nurse at the David Umahi…

Canadian diplomats in U.S. face high health care and housing costs: audit

An internal government audit of Canadian diplomatic missions in the U.S. completed late last year found staff faced safety risks and problems with accessing health care — more than a year after a union flagged those same issues.

Ebola spreading more quickly in DRC, while Uganda is close to being virus-free

Uganda ⁠⁠discharges last-remaining patient, as WHO says Ebola has 'expanded faster than any previous outbreak' in DRC.

Pacific women in NZ call for improved cancer education and more culturally responsive healthcare

A nationwide study by the University of Otago reveals major gaps in the awareness of gynaecological cancers.

US quarantine order for Americans returning from Congo will hurt Ebola response, aid group says

July 15 - Washington's new policy that says American citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there is an Ebola outbreak, must spend 21 days in a third country before entering the U.S. will hinder the response to the…

Umahi: What Habila told her boyfriend before she died

Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has revealed details of the final conversation between the late nurse, Habila, and her boyfriend, saying she pleaded with him not to end their phone call moments before her death after complaining of…

Energy drinks to be banned from sale to under-16s in England

About 100,000 children across the country drink the high-caffeine beverages daily High-caffeine energy drinks “have no place in children’s hands” and will be banned from sale to under-16s in England from April next year under new laws…

Iran condemns ‘barbaric’ US attack near children’s cancer hospital

Iran accuses US of 'cowardly war crime' as doctor says blast was 'so close' they thought the hospital was struck.

JCI offers free healthcare to 300 Ogun residents

JCI Rockcity provided free healthcare services, including screenings and medications, to over 300 residents in Ogun State, addressing critical health needs Read More: https://punchng.com/jci-offers-free-healthcare-to-300-ogun-residents/

WHO: Ebola spreading faster than ever recorded in DR Congo

The World Health Organization warns the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is spreading faster than any previous outbreak.