Health

Congo Ebola Outbreak Passes 450 Deaths as It Spreads

The Congo Ebola outbreak has passed 450 deaths and 1,460 cases, with the WHO warning the epidemic is still spreading across Ituri province. The post Congo Ebola Outbreak Passes 450 Deaths as It Spreads appeared first on The Rio Times .

Policeman, herder killed in Taraba attacks

A policeman was killed and three civilians injured in a night attack by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Gembu, the headquarters of Sardauna Local Government Area (LGA) of Taraba State. The attacks came as renewed security concerns emerged…

‘I feel trapped’: 29-year-old Wellington woman hasn’t left upstairs bedroom for four months

Elvira Edmonds is mostly bed-bound with severe ME. But the disease is not recognised as a disability in New Zealand.

Almajiri commission: National Assembly inserted road projects into our budget

The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education (NCAOOSCE) has clarified that projects contained in its 2026 Appropriation Act which appear unrelated to its statutory responsibilities are constituency projects…

Cabinet approves new Haj policy aimed at improving pilgrim services

The federal cabinet on Monday approved a comprehensive Haj Policy for 2027–2030, aimed at providing more facilities to pilgrims and improving operational efficiency. The cabinet commended Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar…

Shiv Sena neta ‘attacks hospital staff’, Kalyan-Dombivli civic body's doctors, nurses go on strike

Civic hospital workers in Kalyan-Dombivli suspended operations on Tuesday in response to an alleged assault. Protesters are vocally demanding accountability for those involved in the attack. While emergency care is still being provided…

Portugal ranked among world’s top medical tourism destinations

Portugal has been ranked among the world’s 25 leading medical tourism destinations, reflecting the country’s growing international reputation for high-quality healthcare and specialist treatment. The ranking, Top 50 Medical Tourism The…

Catnip lotion as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, study finds

Researchers testing a cheap, homegrown oil in Uganda found what cats knew all along – it worked as well as the artificial chemical used globally A homegrown catnip lotion has proven “just as effective as Deet” as a mosquito repellant in…

EU still can't prove €43 billion in home renovation funds actually saved energy

The EU accelerated home renovations after the pandemic, but according to its own auditors, it still lacks convincing evidence that the program delivered the energy savings and value for taxpayers that justified its massive investment.

Pore substitute: can AI be trusted when it comes to skincare advice?

There are more than 3,000 conditions in dermatology, experts warn – and chatbots’ recommendations can be flaky Read more in the Antiviral series Who among us has not, in a moment of panic or curiosity, consulted the internet in search of…

‘I have cancer,’ Nollywood actress Cynthia Anijekwu cries, calls for support

Nollywood actress Cynthia Anijekwu appeals to Nigerians for financial support as she battles cancer for the second time. Learn more about her fight. Read More…

Devotee lost Tirupati seva booking to Covid after 13-year wait, wins VIP darshan or refund