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‎NSITF seeks stronger enforcement of Employees’ Compensation Act to protect workers’ rights

Johnbosco Agbakwuru ‎ ‎ABUJA — MANAGING Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has urged the judiciary to strengthen the interpretation, adjudication, and enforcement of the Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA) 2010, so that Nigerian workers can fully enjoy the justice and protection the law guarantees. Faleye noted that while last year’s engagement focused on strengthening collaboration for the sustainable administration of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme, this year’s edition addresses a deeper question: how statutory rights can…

Japan’s Omron Healthcare opens first India manufacturing facility near Chennai

Zamfara Confirms 38 Cases Of Strange Illness In Two LGAs

The Zamfara State Ministry of Health has reported 38 cases of an unidentified illness, predominantly among adults in Shinkafi Local Government Area, with additional cases reported in Moriki, Zurmi Local Government Area of the state. The Ministry of Health said it had deployed a multidisciplinary emergency response team, led by the Director of Public Health, Dr. Yusuf Abubakar, to investigate the reported illness and strengthen disease surveillance and response activities in the affected communities.

Ebola outbreak not under control in Africa, CDC warns

By Adegboyega Adeleye The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned that the Ebola outbreak spreading across parts of Africa remains uncontrolled, with more than 10,200 confirmed cases and over 5,000 deaths recorded across the continent. The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus and has affected several African countries, including the DRC, Kenya and Nigeria.

Mother's quest for change as dozens of inquests reveal mental health failures

Tracy Mackander thought the coronial inquest into her son Bailey's death in custody would bring change. An ABC investigation can reveal a prison system failing its most vulnerable.

Men accused of sexually assaulting woman drugged by husband describe being invited to couple’s home

Men say they made connection via online adverts and swinging website and had no idea Joanne Young had been drugged Men accused of sexually assaulting a woman whose then husband drugged her for years and allowed her to be abused have described being invited to the couple’s home via online adverts and a swinging website. One of those accused of assaulting Joanne Young, who has waived her legal right to anonymity, as she lay restrained and blindfolded said he was a young man “trying out things” and had no idea she was drugged.

Chinese hospital ship concludes seven-day medical mission in Ghana, treating 5,909 people

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship, Auspicious Ark (Hull 868), has concluded its seven-day humanitarian medical mission in Ghana after providing healthcare services to 5,909 people. The Ghana Armed Forces expressed appreciation to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy, the mission commander and the medical team for their dedication and contribution to healthcare delivery in the country.

How do you bounce back from Liz Truss-level public failure? Don’t be shameless; do show remorse

How do you bounce back from Liz Truss-level public failure? Gaby Hinsliff is a Guardian columnist In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123.

Will not enforce circular on hospital medicine price disclosure for now: Karnataka government to HC

The circular mandates that all hospital pharmacies disclose the landing base/purchase price and maximum retail price of medicines, medical devices and consumables on bills.

Inspector who died in helicopter crash was from Belagavi

Arun Salunke left for Uttarakhand with his friends last week

Cheranalloor car crash: Kaliraj denies intervening in probe, CM visits victim’s family

Mahesh Kumar terms the reports that the judge of a district court, who is the father of the minor who allegedly drove the luxury car involved in the incident, had called him after the accident baseless.

Stakeholders warn Nigeria’s reliance on imported drug ingredients threatens medicine security

Although Nigeria has pharmaceutical companies that manufacture finished medicines, many depend on imported APIs and other raw materials to produce them.

Accused in drug case, absconding for two years, held from Kullu in Himachal Pradesh

The accused had been on the run since the seizure of 316 grams of suspected MDMA and 420 grams of suspected ganja from a car at Athani in June, 2024,say police

HMOs dispute Lagos govt’s endorsement claim over private health plan

They noted that participation by individual operators in consultations or the launch does not amount to collective endorsement, and the plan requires approval from the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) before implementation.

WHO raises alarm as 75% of diabetes cases in Africa remain undiagnosed

Mr Janabi said an estimated 24.6 million adults aged 20 to 79 were living with diabetes in the African Region in 2024, according to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF)

RCC orders internal enquiry following allegation of medical negligence

The parents of a nine-month old infant undergoing treatment for leukaemia at the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) here have alleged medical negligence, claiming that lapses in treatment have left their child on ventilator support

World Vision Ghana calls for increased, sustained investment in hygiene infrastructure

World Vision Ghana has called for increased and sustained investment in hygiene infrastructure, saying that awareness creation alone was insufficient to improve hand hygiene practices and protect public health. The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator at World Vision Ghana, Richard Iddrissu, said the organisation aimed to support the provision of handwashing facilities to 303 schools and 153 healthcare facilities under its Universal Service Coverage agenda by 2030, to contribute to the country’s efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

KATH records 4 to 6 new stroke cases daily, over 1,000 annually – Neurologist reveals disturbing trend among youth

The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has raised alarm over a sharp increase in stroke cases reported to the facility, describing the trend as a major public health concern. The concern was highlighted during a free health screening exercise organised by the KATH Stroke Centre of Excellence in partnership with the Member of Parliament for Manso Nkwanta Constituency.

‘Manosphere’ Should Be Treated As Public Health Issue—Report

“By reframing the manosphere as a public health issue rather than just a regulatory issue, we open up a number of additional policy levers that public health approaches can provide,” author Sarah J Hawkes told BBC Radio 4. Co-author Kent Buse, health policy professor at Monash University Malaysia, said the manosphere thrived on online platforms deploying a similar playbook to the tobacco industry: “blame the individual, and call regulation an attack on freedom.”

Keralam Health Minister to visit Attappady amid infant deaths; expert team begins probe

Keralam Health Minister to visit Attappady amid infant deaths Keralam government deputes two teams of experts from the Health department and the Directorate of Medical Education, who will camp at Attapady and conduct a detailed inquiry into the circumstances leading to infant deaths in the tribal colonies there

EXCLUSIVE: NSCDC ‘s Niger commandant fabricated ‘disease outbreak’ to cover up 33 deaths in cell – Report

NSCDC ‘s Niger commandant fabricated ‘disease outbreak’ to cover up 33 deaths in cell – Report. The committee said Commandant Siyaka Suberu personally issued a fabricated statement to conceal deaths in custody.

Ebola: Africa CDC mourns as DRC doctor dies from virus

Africa CDC mourns as DRC doctor dies from virus. Mr Kaseya described the continued loss of young health professionals working to save others as “deeply painful and outrageous.”

Bono East Fire Command prioritises health with annual breast screening exercise

In a move to promote personnel health and well-being, the Bono East Regional Fire Command held its annual breast screening exercise. The event, which took place at the Regional Headquarters on Thursday, October 2029, saw the Regional Fire Commander, ACFO I Rev. Naomi Ofori-Adubea Sarpong (Mrs.), and the Fire Ladies of the region undergo thorough medical checks.

Displaced people, 14 children among 33 detainees who died in Niger NSCDC custody – Report

The probe report said 14 of the 33 detainees who died were minors in the custody of the NSCDC in, while some arrested miners had fled communities overrun by bandits.