Health

Detained Gaza doctor almost unrecognisable after injuries in Israeli jail, lawyer says

Hussam Abu Safiya faces ‘tangible danger to his life’ following 18 months in prison without charge or trial Middle East crisis live – latest updates One of Gaza’s most prominent doctors is almost unrecognisable because of severe injuries…

Dozens killed and more than 100 injured in Sri Lanka prison riot

Victims with cuts and gunshot injuries have been rushed to hospital near the capital Colombo following the country's deadliest prison riot in years.

Baby dies after Israeli troops block emergency journey to hospital

A baby died after his family’s attempt to reach hospital was blocked by Israel at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank

VIDEO: Nigerian shines, delivers valedictory speech in Russian after graduating from medical school with 4.90 CGPA

Dr. Dorcas Akanbi, a Nigerian medical graduate, achieved a 4.90 CGPA in Russia and delivered her valedictory speech in fluent Russian. Celebrate her inspir Read More…

Sri Lanka prison riot kills 23, wounds more than 100

Clashes in a Sri Lankan jail killed 23 people, including six guards, and wounded more than 100 in the country’s deadliest prison riot in years, officials said Monday. Victims with cuts and gunshot injuries were rushed to Negombo Hospital…

President Zardari departs on 4-day official visit to Kyrgyzstan

President Asif Ali Zardari left for a four-day official visit to Kyrgyzstan on Monday at the invitation of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. The Foreign Office (FO) said in an earlier statement that the president would be accompanied by a…

Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least 6 as ‘ceasefire’ violations continue

Israeli attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis also wounded more than 20 people, medical sources say.

Rainy season: Common diseases and how to stay protected

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the rainy season now officially underway, health authorities are reminding the public to take extra precautions against diseases that commonly increase during prolonged rains, flooding, and changing weather…

South Africa: Limpopo Teen Says Religious Objection At Clinic Drove Her to Unsafe Abortion

[Health-e] An 18-year-old from rural Limpopo says she was denied a legal abortion at a public clinic last month, after a nurse refused to help her on religious grounds, leaving her to seek an illegal abortion from a traditional healer.

10 die, 6 injured in Lagos – Ibadan expressway crash

Ten passengers reportedly died while six sustained injuries in a road accident along the Lagos – Ibadan expressway, on Sunday night. Our correspondent gathered that the accident involving a white Sinotruk (CNHTC) truck with unknown…

Vivek Dahiya shares ajwain potli remedy for twins during viral infection: ‘Antibiotics nahi leta’

15 Killed, 17 Injured As Trailer Carrying Passengers Crashes in Kwara

At least 15 people lost their lives while 17 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the early hours of Monday after a trailer conveying dozens of passengers crashed along the Ogbomoso–Oloru road in Kwara State. The fatal lone…