Health

Over 800 patients of Brantford, Ont., clinic reminded to get HIV, hepatitis tests after dentist resigns

Grand Erie Public Health is reminding former patients of Dr. George Chan Dentistry in Brantford, Ont., to get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. According to files from GEPH obtained by CBC News through a freedom-of-information…

Staff at Congo Ebola centre strike as virus continues spreading

Walkout over late payments comes as public health officials confirm that the virus has reached two more provinces.

Zamfara steps up monitoring of primary healthcare fund implementation

The Zamfara State Government has intensified monitoring of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) to ensure transparency in the management of public funds and improve healthcare delivery. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Nafisa…

Tinubu: Buhari Earned Nigerians’ Trust Beyond Power

‎ President Bola Tinubu has said former President Muhammadu Buhari earned and retained the trust of ordinary Nigerians even after leaving office, describing it as a rare legacy built on integrity, honesty and consistency. ‎ ‎Represented by…

Bodies of 15 Indians killed in Vietnam boat tragedy arrive in Mumbai

The bodies of fifteen Indian nationals killed in Vietnam's boat tragedy have arrived in Mumbai. Ten victims were from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and two from Kerala. One Indian national remains hospitalized in Phu Quoc after a…

Celebrated Hong Kong film producer Shi Nan-sun dies at age 75

Veteran Hong Kong film producer Shi Nan-sun, one of the most influential figures of the city’s golden age of cinema, has died at the age of 75 after suffering multiple organ failure caused by a bacterial infection. Film Workshop, the…

Sam Neill, who starred in 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78

WELLINGTON, New Zealand— Sam Neill, the smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose prolific career moved from art films to blockbusters as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” and played Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano,” has…

'Will we just watch him succumb?' : Sonam Wangchuk's health worsens after 16 days of fast

Retiree died after lithium toxicity went undetected for months

Medical staff failed to check patient’s blood levels, despite signs of physical and cognitive decline, a coroner has found.

People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here's why gut health is a focus right now.

More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.

‘She Was a Good Nurse,’ Umahi Breaks Silence on Death in His House

Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has broken his silence over the death of a nurse, Mary Habila, in his hometown compound in Ebonyi State, describing her as “a good nurse” and dismissing social media reports alleging secrecy surrounding…

FUTA teaching hospital CMD laments space constraints

FUTA Teaching Hospital’s CMD, Prof. Olusegun Ojo, highlights inadequate office and clinical space as major challenges, despite federal government support. Read More: https://punchng.com/futa-teaching-hospital-cmd-laments-space-constraints/