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The government of Cross River State in Nigeria has denied reports suggesting a surge of ten new Covid-19 cases. Channels Television recently aired claims regarding the increase, which the state's a…
Apr 23, 2026
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The United States dispatched a plane to Cuba on October 10, 2023, to retrieve a child involved in a high-profile transgender custody case. This event marks a rare instance of cooperation between th…
Apr 23, 2026
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Australia's governments have failed to deliver on a promised $160 million worth of river improvements, jeopardising the future of wetlands in New South Wales. The oversight was revealed in a recent…
Apr 23, 2026
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Pakistan's cricket board has suspended star player Nawaz after he tested positive for a recreational drug, triggering a wave of concern among fans and investors. The incident, which occurred during…
Apr 23, 2026
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The Hindu, a leading Indian media outlet, has announced a webinar on public health in India, set to take place on 15 April 2025. The event, hosted in partnership with SRMIST (Sree Ramaswamy Memoria…
Apr 21, 2026
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Uber driver Michael Thorn has accused the ride-hailing platform of failing to address his assault by passengers, calling the company’s response “disgraceful.” The incident, which occurred in London…
Apr 21, 2026
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South African former police official ‘Cat’ Matlala remains in custody after being charged with involvement in a R360 million irregular health tender involving the South African Police Service (Saps…
Apr 21, 2026
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Gauteng’s Health Ministry has issued an urgent warning as malaria cases spike, with deaths rising by 40% in 2026 compared to the previous year. The surge, concentrated in urban and peri-urban areas…
Apr 20, 2026
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Recent findings reveal that hospital malnutrition is worsening due to delayed care, according to a report by Premium Times. The report highlights that the increasing wait times for treatment are ex…
Apr 20, 2026
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The UK government has launched a formal inquiry into the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the first public hearings set for early next month. The inquiry, led by the Office for National Stat…
Apr 19, 2026
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The UK government has announced the launch of a new pregnancy vaccine trial designed to reduce hospital admissions for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in newborns by 80%. The initiative, led by t…
Apr 18, 2026
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Singapore's Ministry of Health has launched a groundbreaking study exploring how the time of day affects exercise habits, revealing that many residents may be choosing the wrong hours to work out. …
Apr 18, 2026
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