health

DOH confirms the country’s first monkeypox case

(Eagle News) – The Philippines has recorded its first case of the monkeypox virus – a 31-year old Filipino who…

Insecurity, inflation deepen malnutrition in Nigeria’s northwest

by Patrick Markey Agence France-Presse KATSINA, Nigeria (AFP) -- Lariya Abdulkareem's family used to make a living farming beans and…

Research breakthrough in mystery child hepatitis

Washington, United States | AFP British researchers reported a breakthrough Monday in mysterious hepatitis cases affecting young children, finding the…

Former Japan emperor recovering after heart failure diagnosis

  TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's former emperor Akihito has been diagnosed with heart failure but is in stable condition after…

First monkeypox case reported in Japan

  Tokyo, Japan | AFP Japan on Monday confirmed its first case of monkeypox, detected in a man in his…

WHO triggers highest alert on monkeypox

https://youtu.be/n-fQRdd2-8o Geneva, Switzerland | AFP by Christophe VOGT The World Health Organization on Saturday declared the monkeypox outbreak, which has…

WHO says heatwave caused 1,700 deaths in Spain, Portugal

Copenhagen, Denmark | AFP The World Health Organization's European office on Friday said the heatwave baking Europe has caused over…

Study finds 95% of monkeypox cases transmitted through sexual activity

Washington, United States | AFP Ninety-five percent of monkeypox cases have been transmitted through sexual activity, according to the largest…

Xi sends sympathy message to Biden over Covid infection

Beijing, China | AFP Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a sympathy message to his United States counterpart Joe Biden on…

Heart issues after Covid jabs very rare but research lacks clarity

  Paris, France | AFP by Julien DURY Research shows that the risk of developing heart conditions after a messenger…

US records first polio case in almost a decade

New York, United States | AFP The United States on Thursday reported its first case of polio in almost a…

Countries agree pandemic accord should be legally binding

by Robin Millard Agence France-Press GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Countries meeting to negotiate a new international accord on how to…

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