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Utility company pleaded guilty to criminal offence of supplying water unfit for humans‘My son is still suffering’: the ill effects of water contamination in ‘Brixham incident’A utility company has been…
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
At least 39 people have died and more than 4,200 suspected cholera cases have been recorded across several local government areas of Borno State, health authorities have disclosed. The Incident…
June 2, 2026
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Reform advisory committee also says changes will undermine scheme’s original intentions and give unprecedented power to the health ministerGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe national…
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Many smartwatches now have medical alert features, and "people are happy to wear them if they've got multiple uses," Szanton said.
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Staying active and socialising can boost your health and your brain power.
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
When caught in its earliest, most treatable stages, lung cancer can often be cured with surgery or targeted therapies
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
The WHO said on May 29, that there were 906 suspected cases of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected deaths that were being…
June 2, 2026
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Country Director of World Child Cancer, Adwoa Pinamang Desu, also emphasised the importance of strengthening clinical guidance in the management of childhood cancer, particularly in radiology. She explained that the…
June 2, 2026
· 4 min read
Medicaid work requirements, fast-tracked funding for experimental Ebola vaccines, and more health news from Morning Rounds
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
How much do you know about your hormones and the system that regulates them? Take this quiz to find out!
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Marking the first anniversary episode of Health Wrap by The Hindu, here’s a special Fun Fact quiz segment featuring some of the most surprising health and science insights discussed on…
June 2, 2026
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Three studies add to evidence that jabs could be part of cancer-fighting toolkit to cut risk of developing or dying from diseaseWeight-loss drugs can cut the risk of developing or…
June 2, 2026
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Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured that the country's Infectious Disease Centre currently under construction will be completed and operationalised as soon as possible.
June 2, 2026
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Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has urged organisers of all public gatherings to provide handwashing facilities and hand sanitisers as part of measures to prevent the spread of infectious…
June 2, 2026
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The Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation has led a delegation of lupus advocates to Parliament in a major effort to place lupus and other autoimmune diseases higher on Ghana’s national health agenda.
June 2, 2026
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The ICMR-funded study has reportedly shown, for the first time, in comprehensive molecular detail, how fine particular matter from urban air pollution crosses the placenta, triggers a wave of inflammation and…
June 2, 2026
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Eat a Mediterranean diet. Focus on foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, whole grains, seafood and olive oil, which contain nutrients that are important for brain health.
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Read the findings of the survey, from across different States, as reported by The Hindu
June 2, 2026
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Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has cautioned the public over Ebola preparedness, stressing that the disease carries a mortality rate of between 30 and 50 percent, making early detection and…
June 2, 2026
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The Director General of the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), Prof. Saleh Yuguda, has announced the official slogan for the 2026 World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) campaign as unveiled by…
June 2, 2026
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Obesity surgeon Reza Adib has been suspended from practising medicine as he faces rape charges.
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Theseus Mauruki Shambare SEX workers in Zimbabwe have applauded Government and health sector partners for expanding access to healthcare services for marginalised communities, while also calling for stronger action to…
June 2, 2026
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By Chioma Obinna Physicians under the Academy of Medical Sciences of Nigeria say vigilance, early reporting, and public cooperation remain Nigeria’s strongest defense against any possible Ebola outbreak. The post…
June 2, 2026
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The move has drawn criticism over privacy concerns and safety risks, including sexual misconduct in shared spaces.
June 2, 2026
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The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Jide Idris, has disclosed that Nigeria is only 59 per cent prepared for a potential Ebola outbreak, even…
June 2, 2026
· 4 min read
Education
A high-level team of health and education officials moved swiftly on Monday to address growing concerns at Hillaby Turner’s Hall Primary School after a number of students reported symptoms consistent……
June 2, 2026
· 3 min read
Breaking News
States are racing to implement the new requirements by the start of next year.
June 2, 2026
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Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Senior Health Reporter ZIMBABWE is moving to strengthen cancer diagnosis and treatment services countrywide through resources generated from sugar taxes as the Government accelerates investment in modern oncology…
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Health
With no licensed vaccines available to protect against the Ebola virus currently spreading in the Congo, efforts are underway to fast-track development of at least three vaccines.
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Authorities noted the type of hantavirus found in Arizona is known as Sin Nombre, which is carried primarily by deer mice.
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Amid a raging Ebola outbreak, officials "urgently accelerate development" of vaccines.
June 1, 2026
· 1 min read
Biotech
Here is some of what you may have missed from the world's largest cancer research meeting.
June 1, 2026
· 1 min read
Australia news
Shadow minister says the Coalition must treat minor party as an opponent, not an enemy. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia is…
June 1, 2026
· 1 min read
Health
At the world's largest cancer research meeting, new data were plentiful. But this year, there was also a focus on grief.
June 1, 2026
· 1 min read
Health
Alberta hospital operators will now be funded by the province based on the number and type of procedures they perform, rather than a blanket budget for surgeries.
June 1, 2026
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Community
A debut book by author and journalist Michron Robinson has put renewed focus on the urgency of mental health support in Barbados, with speakers at the book’s launch warning that……
June 1, 2026
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