Health

Mark Zuckerberg & Priscilla Chan investments millions of dollars in AI Body Scan startup

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan invested in Neko Health's funding round. The Swedish AI preventive healthcare startup is preparing for its US expansion. Neko Health plans to open its first clinics in New York during 2026. The company…

Ebola patients, responders flee attack on Congo hospital

BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo, July 16 - Ebola patients and responders fled a hospital in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after it was attacked by an angry crowd, a health worker at the facility told Reuters — the latest…

Don’t ignore lumps, bone pain, cancer expert tells Nigerians

A cancer expert urges Nigerians not to ignore persistent lumps, swelling, or bone pain, as these could be sarcoma symptoms. Early detection is crucial for Read More…

Don’t fall for the ‘No Palm Oil’ trend. It’s not giving you the full health picture

Police: Family of physiotherapist who died in Umahi’s house against autopsy

The Ebonyi State Police Command says the family of Mary Habila, the physiotherapist who was found dead at the Ebonyi State residence of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has expressed opposition to an autopsy on her body. The command…

Police: Family of physiotherapist found dead in Umahi’s house opposes autopsy

The Ebonyi State Police Command says the family of Mary Habila, the physiotherapist who was found dead at the Ebonyi State residence of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has expressed opposition to an autopsy on her body. The command…

Several internally displaced persons (IDPs) who had just returned to their communities were abducted by suspected…

Several internally displaced persons (IDPs) who had just returned to their communities were abducted by suspected bandits on Wednesday following fresh attacks on Gasalodi and Tungar Barke villages in Tambuwal Local Government Area of…

DOH warns vs misinformation on deworming: It's 'safe, effective'

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday cautioned the public against misinformation on deworming as it emphasized that the program is safe and effective for Filipino children. This came after a Grade 4 student from…

Health advocates seek higher sin taxes to curb unhealthy youth habits

MANILA, Philippines – Health advocates on Thursday called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to raise sin taxes—or those imposed on alcohol, sweetened beverages and tobacco products—as current measures are no longer enough to curb unhealthy…

France adopts bill legalising assisted dying for adults

French lawmakers on July 19 adopted a bill ​that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, capping an intense ethical and political debate. The law would enable patients suffering from incurable and…

Oyo abduction: Eight schoolchildren, teacher still on admission – Hospital CMDade,mol

Eight schoolchildren and one teacher from the recent Oyo abduction remain hospitalised at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, receiving medical attention. Read More…

Indian court asks authorities to intervene if fasting activist's condition worsens

An Indian court directed authorities on Thursday to monitor the health of an activist who is on the 19th day of a hunger strike on a stage in central Delhi to demand the education minister quits, and to intervene if his condition…