health

Why some children develop severe reactions to mosquito bites — Specialist

Christian George     Children who develop large swellings and intense itching after mosquito…

Hong Kong youth suicide cases reach decade high despite overall decline

Christian George   Confirmed suicide cases among young people in Hong Kong reached a…

Baby battles rare condition causing life-threatening tongue growth

A baby girl from northern New South Wales is fighting to breathe after being…

NCDC records rise in Lassa fever cases nationwide as death toll hits 221

  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has said Nigeria recorded an…

Spain wildfire kills 12 as heatwave fuels blazes across Europe

At least 12 people have died after a wildfire swept through Los Gallardos in…

How UAE nurse saved flight from medical crisis

A routine flight took an unexpected turn when a passenger fell ill mid-air, but…

WHO tests experimental Ebola treatment in DR Congo

The World Health Organization has launched a major clinical trial to evaluate two experimental…

Oyebanji orders free treatment for freed Ekiti kidnap victims

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has directed the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH),…

Nigeria’s rising Lassa Fever deaths spark renewed calls for emergency action

Nigeria's worsening Lassa fever outbreak has intensified concerns over the country's public health response…

Superworms could replace beetles for cleaning skeletons – Study

Superworms, the larval stage of a beetle commonly sold as pet food, could provide…

Tinubu highlights gains in health sector reforms

President Bola Tinubu has highlighted what he described as key achievements of his administration's…

WHO warns of disease outbreaks after Venezuela earthquakes

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of a heightened risk of disease outbreaks…

Ebola deaths in DR Congo exceed 300 as outbreak worsens

  The Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 300 lives in the Democratic Republic…

Popular toy explodes, burns Australian girl, trolls attack family

The family of a 10-year-old Australian girl who sustained severe facial burns after a…

Australian juice company, director fined after forklift accident amputates employee

A juice manufacturing company in south-western New South Wales, Australia and its owner have…