MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) expressed alarm over the renewed increase in the number of children aged 10 to 14 years old who are getting pregnant and…

Zahira Byjaouane, 43, has been charged with the murder of her 18-day-old daughter, who died after falling from a building in London. The suspect mother remains in custody awaiting trial.

Tonight on JoyNews' The Probe, host Carlos Calony takes a deep dive into a growing public health concern — Ghana’s Silent Kidney Crisis: The Hidden Danger in Street Herbal Concoctions.

Around 11 University of Kent students are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.

The investigation into the tragic death of a final-year MBBS student at AIIMS Rajkot has taken a significant turn.

Nottinghamshire and Met police made arrests in past year, despite MPs voting to decriminalise in England and Wales Vulnerable women in England are still being arrested and facing police…

The healthiest is not just about the actual nut. It's also about what else goes in the jar.

BMW Club Ghana has donated safety equipment to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, reinforcing its commitment to promoting road safety and supporting…

FMHS Clinic to enhance access to quality healthcare  NewsDay Zimbabwe

BAGUIO CITY — A regional health organization has called on authorities to respect the rights and dignity of Dr.

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Forty clinical research partners from across Africa and Europe gathered in Accra this week for the SNIP-AFRICA General Assembly.

Thailand warns of heatstroke risk amid hot season after 21 deaths recorded in 2025  The Straits Times

Hunger on trial — What two days of testimony revealed about SA’s food crisis  Daily Maverick

BGU: Identifying infants’ sensitivity to the environment linked to fewer symptoms later on in childhood.

Talk about your fears, normalise difficult emotions, get up and move: experts share their strategies for managing anxiety at different stages of life We are living in an age of anxiety.

Malaysia to probe claims of foreign patients exploiting loophole for free treatment at hospitals  The Straits Times

The long-running effort to create a national ambulance agency took a big step forward last month, with the House health committee debating a bill aimed at establishing it.

PUTRAJAYA, March 15 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is investigating allegations that foreign patients at Hospital...

Cadmium, pesticides, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and other harmful substances permeate our food and contaminate us.

Kate Middleton admitted that she rarely drinks alcohol since her cancer diagnosis two years ago during a London brewery tour with Prince William on Thursday, according to reports.

Last month, during a casual gathering, Trinity and five friends decided to try a friend's homemade fermented swordfish dish.

Measles case confirmed in Latvia, source believed to be wellness seminar / Article  LSM

Amit Shah said that instead of going abroad for medical studies, there should be adequate facilities within country for Indian students, speaking at inauguration of PMCH in Guwahati, Assam

SFA recalls 2 more formula milk products due to presence of cereulide toxin  The Straits Times

Anger, dread, anxiety, guilt, worry and disconnect are just some of the feelings described by women who experience breastfeeding aversion response.

Mirza Abbas flown to Singapore for advanced treatment  Dhaka Tribune

Hundreds benefit from free treatment at Kazo community hospital  Daily Monitor

Mosquito control must be grounded in science  Dhaka Tribune

Type 1 diabetes: Towards the administration of insulin in syrup form  Seneweb

Koreans in their 40s report that the highest levels of daily stress among adults, reflecting pressures from work and finances that intensify in midlife, government health data showed. About 25.9 percent of adults aged 19 or older said they frequently experience high levels of stress, according to 2024 national health statistics released by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. The figure means roughly one in four adults say they face significant stress in everyday life. The survey mea

National enrollment campaign for Universal Health Coverage: Parliamentarians support this SEN-CSU initiative  Seneweb

Ahafo has emerged as a top-performing region for quality healthcare in Ghana, securing a high-ranking position on the national ladder for the 2025 service year.

Facts About Acid Attack on Indonesian Activist Andrie Yunus  Tempo.co English

Prioritise your health, women urged  The Star | Malaysia

Many Nigerians resort to unlicensed medicine vendors for cheap remedies, but this practice is life-threatening. Learn about the dangers of roadside drugs i Read More: https://punchng.com/how-unregulated-roadside-drugs-are-endangering-nigerians/

Research suggests pets keep you healthier. But there are some caveats.

US adult smoking rates hit historic low of 9.9% in 2024, marking the first time cigarette use dropped to single digits, but 25.2 million Americans still smoke.

Sara Bode of Nationwide Children's Hospital in Ohio speaks with NPR's Emily Kwong about why many pediatric centers have started screening kids for literacy skills.

Estradiol Hormone Patch Shortage Strains Pharmacies After Warning Lifted Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times, Some U.S. pharmacies are scrambling to fill estradiol transdermal patch prescriptions as demand for the menopause treatment continues to soar following the Trump administration’s decision to remove what it determined was an outdated cancer warning. “Manufacturers have been unable to provide sufficient supply of hormone replacement therapies [HRT] over the las...

Over 3,000 residents in Ibadan received free health services, including eye care and dental, at a medical outreach in Oyo by City Changers Global. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-3000-residents-benefit-from-medical-outreach-in-oyo/

Global partners launch $54m effort to boost maternal nutrition in Africa  The Daily Star

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Ten members of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SGOP) arrived here on Friday to perform free surgeries for women diagnosed with gynecologic cancers. Dr. Anatalio Cagampang Jr., Zamboanga del Sur Medical Center (ZDSMC) chief, said eight residents of the province were initially screened and

Data indicates that the statement is true and that several of the worst affected districts are tribal ones, pointing to a higher burden of malnutrition among adivasi communities in the State

Former Labour minister dies after cancer diagnosis  the-star.co.ke

A clip showing black water flowing into the tank goes viral; MLA says stagnant water in Arasalaru flowed into the tank; civic officials spray disinfectants to make it safe

When love stood firm: Marrying through an epilepsy diagnosis  Graphic Online

New Netflix documentary The Plastic Detox follows an epidemiologist’s radical new plan to boost fertility in three months.

Health Ministry secures financial clearance for rotation nurses, house officers  Graphic Online

Through ‘Angels of Change’, Chennai-based Mohan Foundation is raising youngsters to serve as advocates for organ donation; its programme reaches out to institutions across India

'Safe Heart Zone' at Grand Mosque in Makkah enables rapid heart attack treatment  Saudi Gazette

This marks a significant milestone in renal care services in the region.

Study finds cleanest cruise ships still face viral outbreaks, as CDC data shows no link between sanitation scores and onboard illness despite inspections.

MD Pharma's UVeCARE Celebrates Major Win at Natural Health Awards 2025  The Globe and Mail

‘Children’s health a national priority’: UAE ensures safety of medicines for kids  Khaleej Times

The advice on how to prevent peanut allergy in babies did a U-turn. Here's the scientific basis and practical tips for parents to apply the advice.

Betty Emeka-Obasi, administrator of the Abia Eye Health Management Bureau, disclosed this on Thursday in Umuahia during the World Glaucoma Week 2026 symposium. The post Abia records 6,381 glaucoma cases in 18 months – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

NAFDAC’s DG calls for greater investment in women and children’s well-being, highlighting it as crucial for building a sustainable future for Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/nafdac-dg-urges-greater-investment-in-women-childrens-well-being/

This week, our reader is juggling all that life brings as a carer of a child with a disability.

As Daffodil Day approaches, Richard Keane shares what it means to care for patients and families through the last hours of life.

Mandatory period leave sans parity in recruitment will hurt women

Hospitals in the Netherlands are paying vastly different amounts for the same cancer medications, with some treatments costing more than 2,800 euros extra per patient, according to research by KWF

New study reveals vitamin D supplements may reduce long COVID risk by 4%. Promising results for symptoms like fatigue and brain fog in clinical trial.

She wrote about postpartum depression when it was an unmentionable like abortion or birth control, and her research on her own suffering helped countless women.

TACLOBAN CITY — Local and provincial officials are looking into the complaints of residents over the quality of patient care at a district hospital in Laoang, Northern Samar. Mayor Charlene Ongchuan said that while the district hospital Dr. Gregorio B. Tan Memorial Hospital (GBTMH) was not directly under the municipal government’s jurisdiction, she could not

Hypertension is becoming an alarming public health concern in Ghana, with many people living with the condition without knowing it.

In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, the State Immunisation Officer (SIO), Bashar Garba, said many who still refuse the vaccines have long-held beliefs and are not newly influenced. The…

Jeremy Buxton suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car crash, then a nine-year struggle with ACC who thought he may be faking his symptoms.

Amid growing conversations about cosmetic surgery following the death of socialite Elena Jessica, aesthetic doctor Chidinma “Dr Dinma” Akpa cautions women against making body enhancement decisions…

Medical negligence case: Central Aflao Hospital fined for late amendment to defence  Graphic Online

Lagos State is strengthening its cosmetic regulation to prevent health risks from unsafe products and procedures, following a recent fatality. Read More:…

Cpap machines were once used only for severe sleep apnoea but sleep medicine physicians say there has been a rise in prescribing for milder cases Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email When…

Iona Hall says her ovarian reserve is very low and freezing her eggs may preserve her fertility.

Health workers at FETHI congratulate Prof. Kolawole Ogundipe, the new Ekiti Hospital CMD, urging him to prioritise quality healthcare delivery. Read More:…

PUTRAJAYA, March 15 — Patients who have appointments at specialist clinics or day treatment centres at government...

Nutrition Warning: Why America’s ‘Upside-Down Pyramid’ Could Be a Health Risk for Thais  Nation Thailand

DGHS issues directives to ensure healthcare services during Eid holidays  The Daily Star

Despite fears of "growing a beard" or voice changes, medical experts clarify that testosterone...

The toxin, which can cause nausea and vomiting, was found in a batch of Nestle NAN HA2 infant formula and a batch of Nature One Dairy Organic Toddler Milk Formula, meant for children over one year…

A landmark study by researchers at BGU in Beersheba that included almost 1.2 million infants examined at well-baby clinics (tipat halav) suggests that they’ll be fine without meat, fish, or dairy.

Four members of a family died due to asphyxiation after inhaling smoke from a bike kept on for the entire night in Andhra Pradesh's Annamayya district, police said on Sunday.

According to preliminary information, the two-wheeler had undergone engine boring on Saturday (March 14, 2026) and was reportedly left running overnight inside the house on the mechanic’s advice

Cervical cancer emerges as leading killer of women in Busoga, hospice warns  Daily Monitor

Three practical ways the UK can strengthen global health — one year after the aid cuts  The Observer

In this episode of Health Wrap, senior health journalists Ramya Kannan and Zubeda Hamid discuss the week’s important developments in public health.

The cheese was imported from Germany and sold at supermarkets across the country.

World Kidney Day: In Kédougou, the dialysis unit is under pressure due to increasing demand  Seneweb

Health: Two containers of medical equipment worth 400 million FCFA donated to Senegal  Seneweb

[Focus] The little-known dangers of sleep deprivation for the heart and growth - Seneweb

A lesson in calm acceptance from a 10-year-old kidney patient  The Star | Malaysia

A 24-year-old man, HIV-positive since birth, was arrested for attempting to murder a relative by injecting her with his infected blood.

Medical experts warn Nigerians about the dangers of poor rest. Discover why quality sleep is essential for physical health, mental well-being, and immunity Read More: https://punchng.com/scientists-warn-nigerians-against-dangers-of-poor-rest/

Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Lower In Recent Months, Preliminary Data Show Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The effectiveness of vaccines against influenza dropped during the 2025–2026 virus season, officials said on March 12, about two months after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stopped recommending flu vaccination for all children. An influenza vaccine in a doctor's office in Coral Gables, Fla., on Sept. 15, 2025. Joe Ra...

22-year-old foreign student dies after donating plasma in Canada: 'No correlation between…'

Tragedy in Tivaouane: A 5-year-old child loses his life in a retention basin  Seneweb

As youth mental health declines, we must recognise the value of caregiving and give families the time and security to care for their children, writes Dr Catherine Conlon.

CMC aims to highlight the importance of early detection, optimal glycemic control, lifestyle modification, and psychological well-being in preventing long-term neurological complications

About 22 percent of Dutch adults have avoided visiting the dentist because of cost, according to a survey conducted among participants of the

ILOILO CITY – An employee of the Oton, Iloilo local government, classified by authorities as a high-value individual in the illegal drug trade, was arrested on Friday after yielding an estimated P 2.17 million worth of suspected meth or “shabu” during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Buray. Police identified the suspect only as alias “Scobe,”

Veterinary services spokeswoman Sotiria Gregoriadou urged livestock farmers on Saturday to comply with protocol against foot-and-mouth disease and focus on the broader effort to eliminate the virus…

India ranks second globally after China, as 41 million children have high body mass index, according to World Obesity Atlas 2026

Amid the Nigeria heatwave, NEMA cautions on heightened fire risks and heat-related health issues. Learn the safety measures to protect yourself and your fa Read More: https://punchng.com/heatwave-nema-warns-of-fire-disasters-health-risks/

Ministers inaugurate several medical facilities, including a 20-bed additional block at government hospital in Keeranur and radiotherapy centre at the Pudukottai medical college

83 hospitals in the State earn the status of antibiotic-smart hospitals and five panchayats become antibiotic-literate panchayats

Poorer sleep efficiency and shorter sleep duration are associated with lower resistance.

Nearly 3,000 student nurses recruited  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

What Will Happen When All the Male Therapists Are Gone?  WSJ

Increase reported in number of deaths from disease in swans

Los Angeles mom Marisa Peters had her colorectal cancer symptoms dismissed by doctors for five years before her stage 3 diagnosis. Now, she's an early intervention advocate.

What Will Happen When All the Male Therapists Are Gone?  WSJ

The study suggests that if the broader environmental conditions affecting young people’s nervous systems are not addressed, individual-level responses such as therapy alone may have limited impact

Patients experiencing raised bedside rails, doors and pathways blocked by furniture and physical interventions People with dementia are being subjected to restraints and non-consensual sedation while…

Three women to undergo free IVF treatment in Dar es Salaam  thecitizen.co.tz

After MPs voted last year to change the law in England and Wales, members of the Lords will now put forward proposed amendments MPs voted last year to end the criminalisation of women who terminate…

The victim suffered a head injury in the attack at the Hilda Ross Retirement Village in Hamilton and died in hospital three days later.

Evidence is piling up that GLP-1 drugs can treat addiction. We must learn from the way that obesity has been stigmatised In the years since so-called weight-loss jabs entered widespread use, there…

Two and a half years in, the architecture is rising. The revolution is no longer a slogan; it is becoming lived reality in clinics from Misau to Lagos.

Across the State, 1,897 cases were reported this month alone, taking the total this year to 11,388, according to the Health department data

Spring break travelers face rising bed bug risks in southern states. Reports show infestations increasing in budget accommodations across the region.

Many fear that hospitals may soon be forced to scale back or even suspend certain operations if the situation persists

Owing to these workers working in bushy areas and being mainly engaged in clearing undergrowth

Kallur native Rafi Jose had slipped into a coma following alleged medical negligence during treatment at Daya Hospital in Thrissur

XCath secures $30m to improve global outcomes in neurovascular care  Khaleej Times

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK. But screening is not universal, and charities are divided over whether it should be extended.

‘Trading fat for beef’ event launched to promote public weight management  Global Times

Jowls often appear suddenly but develop over years as collagen declines and facial fat shifts, a dermatologist says. Prevention and layered treatments matter more than trendy fixes.

A 44-year-old man was found dead on Sunday morning in a basement area of a restaurant in the Pissouri area, while a 32-year-old woman was taken to the hospital with serious breathing problems, police…

Vehicle owners can avail themselves of the concession on traffic violation fines if they clear the dues on or before April 30

These are the pharmacies that will operate during the night across Cyprus on Sunday, March 15: NICOSIA Polykarpou Annita, Prodromou Avenue 21A.

Hong Kong authorities have proposed replacing, rather than punishing, Medical Council members who underperform, after public outcry over a 15-year delay in an alleged medical blunder inquiry. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau also said the government had no plans to impose rigid deadlines for each stage of complaint handling by the quasi-judicial body, saying the requirement was “asking the impossible” and the council would “be required to” set time frames on their own. The ombudsman previous...

Top causes of kidney failure are uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension, but doctors now also...

Menopause remains an unspoken topic within companies, even though it should be treated as an organizational challenge to be addressed collectively, argue researchers Lara Bertola, Akanksha Jalan and…

Nutritional Recommendations for Diabetic Patients for Ramadan  The Daily Star

Got a nagging father-in-law or a roommate who hounds you endlessly about how to properly load the dishwasher?

THE QUESTION, anyone with half a brain asks, is why our authorities had not started vaccinating sheep, goats and cows when the outbreak of foot and mouth disease was reported in the occupied area in…

Jennifer Wrynne was 10 weeks postpartum from the birth of her fourth child when she found a lump in her breast.

Breast cancer in Africa: Over $10 billion in productivity gains in seven African countries  Seneweb

[Focus] Lymphedema: The ordeal of the "hidden patients" between pain and stigmatization - Seneweb

Public health: Senegal aims to eliminate HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B in children by 2030  Seneweb

Around 320 people, including survivors and bereaved relatives, prayed for over 700 patients who died due to their HIV infections caused by the tainted blood.

Mackenzie was enjoying a refreshing drink on a cold day. Then she suddenly couldn’t breathe  SMH.com.au

National Association for the Blind — Tamil Nadu has launched an initiative to distribute Vision Wallets to visually impaired individuals with an event organised at its office in Chennai on March 13.

Residents of Oregun, Lagos, raise concerns about open defecation on Kudirat Abiola Way, citing foul odors and serious public health risks like disease spre Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-residents-lament-open-defecation-on-kudirat-abiola-way/

The findings may help explain why this group has such exceptional memory.

Singapore’s active hoarding cases almost doubled in less than four years, based on figures from June 2025.

Over 20 doctors and dentists caught practising without valid credentials between 2023 and 2025  The Straits Times

UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE: Plan International Senegal enrolls 27,268 children  Seneweb

CDC has reported at least two gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on cruise ships this year that met the threshold for public notification

What test did the Supreme Court apply in the Harish Rana case to decide if continuing treatment was in his best interest?

A psychiatrist pointed out that being socially connected with people helps with physical and mental health

Arsuram was coming from Bengaluru to deliver the consignment to traders in Vellore and adjoining towns

Only half of pre-school parents play with their children every day  The Times

Country legend Dolly Parton opens up about grieving her late husband of 58 years, Carl Dean, while dealing with health setbacks and challenges.

Many schools are cutting down on their daily menu, affecting the nutritional quality of the food being provided to the children; reports indicate that as schools apply for gas cylinder refills, the situation may become dicey

Health Canada said it received two reports of fatal adverse reactions involving plasma donors, one recorded in October 2025 and another on January 30, 2026. The post Nigerian student, one other die…

There is no escaping the cumbersome processes involved in earning the right to die with dignity

The weight loss jabs Ozempic, Mounjaro and Weg­ovy — a type of medicine containing semaglutide — are increasingly being seen as a medical wonder of the age.

The children’s health observatory, Children First, released findings showing that most children in Cyprus aged six and seven spend more time on screens than recommended. The World Health Organisation (WHO) advises that children aged five to 13 should limit screen use to two hours a day. The observatory’s survey found that the median time spent […]

A senior Veterinary Services official warned on Saturday that delays in culling animals at infected units are making the foot-and-mouth outbreak worse and said full compliance with the measures…

FDA warns public against unregistered ‘Sukudai’ substance  Graphic Online

Temperature severity data will be gathered by using Advanced Warning Advisory for Resilient Ecosystem and appropriate actions will be taken for vulnerable areas, says Health Minister

Health care spending in the Netherlands is expected to reach 114.1 billion euros this year, nearly a quarter of the national budget, as experts warn the system faces mounting pressure from an aging

Medical experts advise adults get 7-9 daily sleep hours to maintain good physical and mental health.

According to him, the initiative ensures that women who arrive at hospitals with pregnancy complications receive immediate treatment without being required to make upfront payments before care…

In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. Why do people make such different choices? A mix of politics, distrust and misinformation is pushing neighbors apart.