Health

Europe may face 'more deadly weeks' as new heatwave builds, WHO warns

July 7 - The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday that Europe could face “more deadly weeks” ahead, with another intense heatwave forming over the Atlantic.

Looking East: Why Bhutan Must Better Harness Thailand’s Tourism Potential

With shared Buddhist heritage, expanding air connectivity and growing demand for meaningful travel, Thailand offers Bhutan one of its strongest opportunities to grow high-value tourism. As Bhutan searches for new avenues for its tourism…

Toddler found in pool and declared dead later found alive

Five hours after the young boy was pronounced dead next to a suburban swimming pool in the US state of Arizona, police were notified that the child was breathing again at a local hospital.

One killed, 4 injured in quadcopter attack in KP's Bannu: police

PESHAWAR: One person was killed and four others were injured in a quadcopter attack in the Bakakhel area of Bannu district, police said on Tuesday. According to Bannu’s District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Furqan Bilal, terrorists…

Ebola outbreak in Congo still in 'expansion phase', WHO says

GENEVA, July 7 - The Ebola outbreak in Congo has not yet stabilised and is still expanding, with transmission fuelled by population movement, a World Health Official said on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka orders probe as prison riot toll rises to 27

More than 100 inmates and prison officials were admitted to Negombo Hospital, with some later transferred to the National Hospital in Colombo. At least 10 of them underwent emergency surgeries, health officials said.

Endometriosis diagnosis set to be sped up with two new tests carried out by GPs

Experts hope they will be a game-changer and cut the nine-year or longer diagnosis waits patients can currently face.

Expert: Most COVID-19 cases now mild despite QC spike

MANILA, Philippines — Most COVID-19 infections currently circulating in the country are generally mild and resolve within a few days, an infectious disease expert said Tuesday, urging the public to remain cautious but not alarmed despite a…

Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan reaffirm commitment to boosting bilateral ties, stress importance of deepening trade

President Asif Ali Zardari and Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to boosting bilateral ties between Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan, particularly deepening trade, economic and investment cooperation…

‘Biohacker’ Bryan Johnson diagnosed with incurable disease

‘My stomach is eating itself,’ says 48-year-old who used his teenage son’s blood in quest for eternal youth

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran passes away after prolonged illness

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died in India. He had been undergoing treatment at a hospital for some time. Zadran was a pioneering bowler for Afghanistan cricket. He played a significant role in the national team's…

‘Covid warrior’ electricity worker died on duty in 2021, widow gets Rs 50 lakh compensation