Health

Five injured after Queenstown’s Shotover Jet crashes into rocks

Two people were transported to hospital.

Rwanda: Illicit Alcohol Linked to Over 40 Deaths in Six Months, Health Minister Says

[New Times] At least 44 people have died after consuming illicit alcoholic drinks between January and June this year, Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana has said, describing the problem as an "epidemic" requiring urgent action.

Shotover Jet crashes into rocks, five people injured

Two people have been taken to Lakes District hospital.

Uncertain health of main stars sets the stage for wild ride in Nagoya

It won't be until a few days into the upcoming meet that we'll really know whether or not the two yokozuna, or now-sekiwake Aonishiki, will be in the title race.

Breaking: 6yo boy dies in hospital after Scenic Rim crash

A six-year-old boy has died in hospital following a two-vehicle crash near Beaudesert on Monday.

DOH exec sees gains in TB control, bats for more local investment

BANGKOK, Thailand — A Department of Health (DOH) official said the Philippines has made progress in controlling tuberculosis (TB) but may need more local investments to make the programs fighting the disease more sustainable. Public health…

Cancer cases to soar by 2050 amid deep global inequalities, WHO warns

Cancer cases are projected to rise by 66,7% by 2050 while access to care remains unequal between rich and poor countries, a new WHO report warns.

Shotover Jet crashes in rocks, six injured

Two people have been taken to Lakes District hospital.

ASF strikes hogs at Benguet mine town near Baguio border

BAGUIO CITY — Over 70 pigs have tested positive for African swine fever (ASF) at Barangay Tuding in the Benguet mining town of Itogon, prompting local authorities to begin “depopulation” operations and control the movement of live hogs and…

‘I was deteriorating’: Why Tannaz Irani needed a full hip replacement surgery

Managing healthcare costs: What to know about insurance riders

Hospital bills can add up quickly. Integrated Shield Plan riders can help reduce out-of-pocket expenses and provide greater financial certainty in difficult times.

Health experts to parents: Stay vigilant on Covid-19, but don't panic

MANILA, Philippines — The Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines (PIDSP) has called on parents to remain vigilant against COVID-19 amid an uptick in infections, but stressed that there is no reason for alarm, as recent…