Health

Marcoleta undergoes independent medical exam at PGH amid plunder case

MANILA, Philippines — Wearing handcuffs and a detainee shirt under a protective vest, Sen. Rodante Marcoleta arrived at the University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) in a wheelchair to undergo an independent…

‘My motherhood in a box’: Waikato mum shocked at hospital organ mix-up

Hospital calls up mum to tell her they have given her the wrong organs, following her hysterectomy.

Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30, dozens remain in hospital

Sam Neill battled pneumonia before death, says his co-star

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Actor Sam Neill battled pneumonia before his unexpected death aged 78, a former co-star said Tuesday as some of Hollywood’s biggest names mourned the “Jurassic Park” leading man. Neill died in Australia on Monday…

Cheaper airfare expected as jet fuel surcharge drops further

MANILA, Philippines — Passengers can expect to pay less in fuel-related airfare add-ons starting July 16, as the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) trimmed the jet fuel surcharge to its lowest level since the Middle East conflict erupted…

South Africa: At 115, Nompilo Maleka From Limpopo Is No Ordinary Village Gogo

[Health-e] Nompilo Maleka is no ordinary granny.

PNP stands by Marcoleta medical findings amid separate PGH exam

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday defended its findings on Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s medical condition as he was ordered by the Sandiganbayan to undergo a separate medical examination by the Philippine…

First human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine begins

The early-stage trial will enroll 50 healthy adults to assess the vaccine's safety and immune response.

US plans to bar its citizens in Congo from flying home directly amid Ebola outbreak

Investigation to consider police referral over Wakari Hospital ward allegations

The Ministry of Health said it would launch an independent investigation after allegations of potential human rights abuses at the Dunedin ward.

PNP: Bonoan in stable condition ahead of July 14 Sandiganbayan hearing

MANILA, Philippines — Former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan is in “stable” condition as of Tuesday morning, July 14, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. Bonoan is expected to appear before the Sandiganbayan Second…

Safety lapses at govt hospital linked to HIV cases, Sindh CM told

• Minister Ghani briefs Murad about findings of two inquiries conducted in 2025 and 2026 on outbreak at Valika Hospital • Labour dept told to ensure accountability, uninterrupted treatment and long-term rehabilitation of affected children…