Health

Frugal, childless Chinese couple who split US$2.5 meals leave US$735,000 to sick children

A late childless couple in China donated five million yuan (US$735,000) to help 455 children with congenital heart disease, despite living an extremely frugal life themselves. The couple’s story was revealed at a charity exhibition late…

Three People And Dog Rescued Off Munxar After Getting Stranded In Rough Seas

Three people and a dog were safely rescued this afternoon after becoming stranded off Munxar, Marsaskala, when rough sea conditions left them unable to paddle their kayak back to shore. Civil Protection Department rescuers from Fire…

‘No child has been missed, right?’: Inside campaign after polio virus found in Ghaziabad sewage

Experimental Ebola trial begins in Congo as death toll tops 500

The World Health Organization-sponsored trial will test the monoclonal antibody cocktail MBP134 and the antiviral remdesivir alongside optimized supportive care.

Watch: Freak celebration injury! Henderson rushed to hospital after Mexico thriller

England's thrilling 3-2 World Cup win against Mexico was marred by a serious wrist injury to veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson. He was hospitalised after an awkward fall from advertising hoardings during post-match celebrations. Manager…

Rising Kidney Disease Burden Pushes BKF Expenditure Past Nu 21 Million Over 14 Years

The cost of supporting Bhutanese kidney patients and their caregivers has steadily risen over the past decade, with the Bhutan Kidney Foundation (BKF) spending more than Nu 21.28 million over 14 years as the country grapples with a growing…

Remulla: Marcoleta’s medical checkup will take 2 days

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Monday that medical checkups for Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, which are part of the booking procedures, will take two days. In the meantime, the senator will stay at the Philippine…

Nigeria: An Epidemic of Parastatals in Nigeria's Health Sector

[Nigeria Health Watch] Over the past few months, several bills proposing new parastatals in Nigeria's health sector have been introduced, creating considerable confusion across the sector. It is unclear what is driving these proposals or…

Malawi: Warning to Malawian Women After 'Nyashi Lift' Death Abroad

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's social media community has issued a stark warning to women against travelling abroad for buttock enlargement surgery after the death of a Malawian woman from an unregulated overseas procedure sparked widespread alarm…

Japanese doctors mark 34 years of free cleft-lip surgeries in Vietnam

In many developing countries, treatment for cleft lips or palates is often delayed because of financial hardship and limited access to specialized care.

Where's our doctor, dentist, new school? The sprawling Glasgow suburb lacking basic amenities

About 2,000 new homes are currently being built in Robroyston, but residents say no amenities are being provided alongside them.

Nigeria: Govt Delivers N10bn Medical Intervention to Boost Efficient, Effective Healthcare Services Delivery in Bauchi

[This Day] Bauchi -- Hospital equipment, consumables and critical commodities worth over N10 billion have been donated to Bauchi State by the federal government through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare as part of efforts to make…