Health

‘Substandard’: WHO issues medical alert involving Indian cough syrups, again

The World Health Organisation has warned against the use of two Indian cough syrups for children after they were linked… Read More

January 12, 2023

Consuming cannabis in Thailand: Top 5 questions answered

Thailand, not long ago a country with some of the strictest drug policies in the world, removed marijuana and hemp… Read More

January 10, 2023

NHA unveils system to rate the effectiveness of hospitals appointed under the AB PM-JAY scheme

A new methodology is being implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA) as part of the flagship programme Ayushman Bharat… Read More

January 9, 2023

Joy and long queues as China reopens to the world after 3 years

China has reopened its borders to international visitors after three years of Covid closure. It's no longer mandatory for incoming… Read More

January 9, 2023

US FDA expands access to abortion pills through pharmacies

After the US Supreme Court overturned 'Roe v. Wade' by a 6-3 majority on June 24, 2022, attention has turned… Read More

January 5, 2023

Catastrophic drought in Horn of Africa wreaking havoc

The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that the number of children who are suffering from the most severe drought… Read More

December 24, 2022

Haiti receives first cholera vaccines batch

Two months after declaring a deadly outbreak of cholera, Haiti has received its first batch of cholera vaccines to help… Read More

December 22, 2022

China’s Covid-19 cases spike has the world in jitters over possible variant

China’s abrupt exit from zero-Covid policy has led to a massive spike in the coronavirus cases, with expected casualties in… Read More

December 21, 2022

Spain votes to approve a new law to introduce paid ‘menstrual leave’ for women

The Spanish lawmakers on Thursday adopted a new bill to introduce paid ‘menstrual leave’ for women suffering from painful periods… Read More

December 16, 2022

Chinese medical employees claim COVID-19 is ravaging their ranks

As patients with largely mild symptoms flood hospitals and clinics, a rising number of China's doctors and nurses are contracting… Read More

December 15, 2022

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