Health

Larry Ellison bought a $490M megayacht over lattes and two emails

Larry Ellison bought a $490M megayacht over lattes and two emails

Larry Ellison, the tech titan, exemplifies contrasts through extravagant purchases and turbulent legal encounters. His lavish superyacht was created with little legal fuss, showcasing a whimsical side. Yet, after five years, he embraced…

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Recto gains ally in push for better PhilHealth benefits for contributors

MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto’s proposal of a greater benefits package for people who contribute to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) fund got an ally in former Eastern Samar governor Ben…

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo leaves hundreds dead and children orphaned

France 24

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo leaves hundreds dead and children orphaned

Health officials say DR Congo is facing its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever, with nearly 1,800 confirmed cases and at least 600 deaths. In the epicentre of the crisis, children who have lost their parents to the virus are left to…

France 24

Vietnamese woman graduates from Harvard master's program with perfect GPA

VnExpress

Vietnamese woman graduates from Harvard master's program with perfect GPA

A Vietnamese woman has graduated from Harvard Medical School with a perfect 4.0 GPA, earning top marks in every course throughout the two-year Master of Medical Sciences in Global Health Delivery program.

VnExpress

Congo-Kinshasa: 18 New Toyota Land Cruisers Arrive in Uganda to Boost Ebola Response in Eastern DR Congo

[Nile Post] A fleet of 18 brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles has arrived in Uganda to strengthen Ebola response operations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), providing a major logistical boost to frontline humanitarian…

Bought recalled plant milk in Canada? You may claim up to $300,000

Bought recalled plant milk in Canada? You may claim up to $300,000

Canadians affected by a listeria outbreak may receive compensation from a settlement. The C$7.5 million class-action settlement covers consumers of recalled Silk and Great Value beverages. Compensation ranges from C$400 to C$300,000 based…

Nigeria: Over 22m Nigerians Now Under Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage - NHIA

[This Day] The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), said Nigeria has made significant progress in its efforts to achieve Universal Health Insurance Coverage (UHC), revealing that health insurance enrolment has risen to over 22…

South Africa: There Is No Universal Healthcare Without Disability Inclusion

[Health-e] The curtain on my long-standing career as a public health service employee after more than a decade spent championing the health rights of the most vulnerable, has drawn to a close. But it closes with sobering thoughts about…

Congo-Kinshasa: Delayed Containment of Ebola Could Cost DR Congo and Uganda Billions

[ISS] Over US$700 million in additional health financing is needed to rapidly contain and prevent a wider regional crisis.

Euronews

Global oil demand set for first annual drop since the COVID-19 pandemic, IEA says

Global oil consumption is on course to shrink this year for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Energy Agency has said, as the war between the US and Iran throttled Gulf exports, though the IEA also noted supply…

Euronews

Passenger 'nearly sucked out of window mid-air' on Ryanair plane

BBC

Passenger 'nearly sucked out of window mid-air' on Ryanair plane

Ryanair confirm a passenger was given medical treatment after an incident on a Malta Air flight, which is owned by Ryanair.

BBC

Kerala medical student killed over 'forced conversion' claims in Uzbekistan

Kerala medical student killed over 'forced conversion' claims in Uzbekistan

A Kerala medical student was murdered in Uzbekistan by a fellow student. The victim allegedly faced repeated demands to convert her religion before her death. Uzbek authorities have arrested the accused student in connection with the…