Health

Delhi constable shoots wife dead hours after her birthday; family alleges dowry harassment

A Delhi Police constable allegedly shot his wife dead after a heated argument early Monday. The couple had left their home following an altercation and were reportedly heading to a hospital. CCTV footage captured the couple arguing moments…

Mounting refuse heaps raise health fears in Lagos

From Eugene Agha, Peter Moses a Dotun Omisakin, Lagos R esidents of Lagos have raised concerns over growing heaps of uncollected refuse littering roads, markets and residential areas, warning that the worsening waste crisis is threatening…

Michigan health officials identify lettuce, salad greens as ‘potential source’ of Cyclospora outbreak

Symptoms include watery diarrhoea, loss of appetite, cramping, bloating, nausea and fatigue.

Nurse charged with sexually assaulting 79yo in aged-care facility

An assistant nurse has been charged with sexually assaulting an elderly, cognitively impaired patient at an aged-care facility in northern NSW.

Chinese medical device makers push into Europe as anti-corruption squeeze bites at home

Facing anti-corruption policies and profit squeezing at home, Chinese innovative medical device companies are accelerating their push into the European market despite mounting cross-border trade protectionism. Government-backed hospital…

Kebbi enrols 50,000 vulnerable residents in health insurance scheme

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris approves the enrolment of 50,000 vulnerable residents into the Kebbi health insurance scheme, boosting healthcare access. Read More…

Yobe expands health insurance, specialist hospitals to improve access

Yobe State significantly expands health insurance and upgrades specialist hospitals to improve access to quality and affordable healthcare for residents. Read More…

Stakeholders warn N720bn gap threatens maternal, newborn health goals

A N720bn funding gap jeopardizes Nigeria’s maternal and newborn health goals, with stakeholders urging increased investment to reduce high mortality rates. Read More…

How Kenyan volunteers hunt polio’s hidden trail

Community health volunteers travel across remote northern Kenya to detect poliovirus before it can spread.

Weekly vs daily insulin: Which option is better for diabetes patients?

Regulating medical missions? Cebu consults health sector on rules

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Health officials and medical stakeholders met with members of the Cebu Provincial Board on Monday to discuss how medical missions could be carried out under a more uniform process across the province. The…

FUTA teaching hospital faces office, clinical space shortages – CMD

FUTA Teaching Hospital’s CMD, Prof Olusegun Ojo, highlights inadequate office and clinical space as major challenges. Learn about the hospital’s progress a Read More…