Health

DA lifts import ban on animals, related products from Hungary

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the temporary ban on the import of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)-susceptible animals and related products from Hungary. This followed the decision of the World Organization…

Samar logs 225 suspected chikungunya cases, surveillance intensified

TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — Health authorities in Samar are closely monitoring a surge in suspected chikungunya infections after cases climbed to 225, affecting three municipalities and prompting intensified surveillance and…

UK wasted £9.9 billion on Covid PPE, finds inquiry; stockpile, procurement flaws flagged

A look inside Brantford, Ont., dental office flagged for sterilization lapses, leading to patient testing

Following the closure of Dr. George Chan Dentistry in Brantford, Ont., after an investigation found lapses in sterilization of reusable equipment, CBC News obtained photos from Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) of what was found during the…

PHOTOS: Parents wait at LAUTECH to receive rescued Oyo schoolchildren

Parents gather at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, to receive the recently rescued Oyo schoolchildren and teachers after their abduction. Read More…

Chatbot that helps you skip hospital queues among Vijay’s new tech initiatives for healthcare system in Tamil Nadu

Farooq Abdullah’s brother Mustafa Kamal, ex-minister who balanced politics with medical career, dies at 84

Tinubu promises clean water supply to all FCT area councils

President Tinubu assures all FCT area councils will receive clean water supply, extending the Bwari Water Supply Network to improve public health and digni Read More…

Shettima’s renomination: Reward for loyalty

“Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.” – Henry Ford. By, Dr. Olusola Abiola. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renomination of Senator Kashim Shettima, as his running mate deserves wide…

Firefighter's 'bulls...' battle for life insurance papers before brain surgery

Kat Fleming needed her insurance documents before a major operation, but was told she faced a 28-minute phone wait or a five to 10 day delay.

Congo-Kinshasa: Second American Infected With Ebola in DRC Evacuated to Germany

[Independent (Kampala)] The outbreak in the DRC has led to more than 1,900 cases and more than 700 deaths, according to the latest figures from the DRC's Ministry of Health

UK-based Nigerian mum dies by suicide after mental health struggle

A 27-year-old Nigerian mum, Beatrice Solomon, died by suicide in the UK after struggling with mental health challenges. Learn more about her story. Read More…