Health

Kano’s health insurance: A practical lesson for other states

Kano State’s health insurance scheme offers a practical lesson for other Nigerian states aiming for universal health coverage. Discover how Kano achieved o Read More…

Senate bill seeks to curb US reliance on China in drug industry

South China Morning Post

Senate bill seeks to curb US reliance on China in drug industry

US lawmakers are pushing for more scrutiny of Chinese investment in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, as Washington’s strategic competition with Beijing expands beyond semiconductors and artificial intelligence into the healthcare sector…

South China Morning Post

Lacson after Marcoleta’s PGH exam: ‘It’s a miracle!’

Lacson after Marcoleta’s PGH exam: ‘It’s a miracle!’

MANILA, Philippines — “It’s a MIRACLE!” This is what Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson wrote on X early Thursday following Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s independent medical examination at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). “Entered in a wheelchair…

A 26-year-old with Type 1 diabetes died after stopping insulin. Here’s what happened

Indian Express

A 26-year-old with Type 1 diabetes died after stopping insulin. Here’s what happened

Indian Express

Diaspora indigenes unveils plans for C’River communities

Cross River Indigenes in the Diaspora Organisation (CRID) unveils ambitious plans to boost health, education, and housing in Cross River communities. Read More: https://punchng.com/diaspora-indigenes-unveils-plans-for-criver-communities/

Marcoleta to be transferred to city jail following hospital release

Marcoleta to be transferred to city jail following hospital release

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta is headed to the new Quezon City Jail in Barangay Payatas after the Sandiganbayan ordered his transfer on Wednesday, concluding a nine-day hospital arrest following his recovery from pneumonia…

Tinubu applauded over FMC creation

President Tinubu receives commendation for approving a new Federal Medical Centre in Oleh, Delta State, set to boost healthcare access and development. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-applauded-over-fmc-creation/

CBC

Millions of Canadians struggle to get specialist health care: StatsCan report

A new national report finds that 4.5 million Canadians who are middle aged and older have had trouble accessing specialist care — a problem that could only get worse as the country's population ages.

CBC

Farmers told: If bird flu infects your chickens, they will die, and there’s no compensation

Farmers told: If bird flu infects your chickens, they will die, and there’s no compensation

As avian influenza moves closer to New Zealand, the Government says its focus is on prevention rather than worst-case planning — but farmers warn a major outbreak could be devastating.

Farmers told: If bird flu infects your chickens, they will die, and don’t expect compensation

Farmers told: If bird flu infects your chickens, they will die, and don’t expect compensation

As avian influenza moves closer to New Zealand, the Government says its focus is on prevention rather than worst-case planning — but farmers warn a major outbreak could be devastating.

No bird flu worst-case modelling, no compensation: Minister says farmers would carry cost

No bird flu worst-case modelling, no compensation: Minister says farmers would carry cost

As avian influenza moves closer to New Zealand, the Government says its focus is on prevention rather than worst-case planning — but farmers warn a major outbreak could be devastating.