Health

Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo: What's going on and why is the outbreak so alarming?

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading at an "unprecedented speed," according to the World Health Organization. Experts say armed conflict and a lack of vaccines or treatment are among several factors…

Man who beat his partner to death found 'not criminally responsible'

The family of a woman killed by her partner in western NSW has told a court about the devastating impact of her death before the judge delivered a special verdict.

Pakistan to challenge order to move jailed Imran Khan to hospital

The Pakistani government will challenge an order to move former prime minister Imran Khan from prison to a private hospital.

Pakistan govt to challenge SC order to move jailed ex-PM Imran Khan to hospital

Breaking: Australian dies in Vietnam, DFAT confirms

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirms it is providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian who has died in Vietnam.

I’m going to cope, said King Charles after cancer diagnosis

Queen reveals her husband’s determination to plough on with royal duties after he found out he had the disease

'Massive' rise in people injecting black-market drugs, including teens

There has been a massive increase in people using illegal peptides in the past year despite no way of knowing if they were getting what they paid for, health advocates say.

Gov Lawal wins Blueprint’s 2026 award for efficient public resource management, transparency

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has received the Blueprint Newspapers’ 2026 Efficient Public Resource Management and Transparency Award. The governor on Tuesday received the award at the 8th edition of Blueprint Newspapers’ Annual…

Ebola cases in Congo exceed 5,000, government data shows

The public health institute has so far logged 5,021 cases, making it the second-worst outbreak globally.

Attempts to curb Ebola cases in DR Congo fail with more than 5,000 confirmed

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing the biggest Ebola epidemic in its history. Government data showed on Tuesday that cases now exceed 5,000. Efforts to contain the deadly illness are being hampered by weak health infrastructure…

IAS Singham Tukaram Mundhe: From a village school to 25 transfers, his journey

‘IAS Singham’ Tukaram Mundhe is back in the spotlight with his strict crackdown on food safety violations as Maharashtra FDA Commissioner. From studying at a Zilla Parishad school in Beed to securing AIR 20 in UPSC, his journey reflects a…

Thinking outside the box about wellbeing: inside UK’s Medicine Festival

More than 10,000 people have traveled to Medicine Festival to take part in ancestral ceremonies, dance, practice yoga and explore different approaches to mind-body health. Many have travelled from across Europe to participate.