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Changes are needed to prevent the full, flat-rate state pension becoming liable for income tax after it rises in April.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was unable to attend the SG4 Business and Eco...

GPs should pause to ‘reflect, review, rethink’ when woman shows same symptoms three times in 12 months

A Canberra mother is shocked to learn her daughter has been removed from a waitlist for specialist care at a paediatric allergy centre because her condition "no longer meets the requirement for a specialist appointment".

The attack in eastern Dr Congo is the latest on health workers and responders to the deadly Ebola outbreak.

Tasmania's health system is in "crisis" after the second death of a patient involving a delayed ambulance this month, Labor and the Greens say.

OPINION: Including GP records lifted multimorbidity prevalence from 14% to 31%.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Haze conditions continued to affect parts of Sarawak this morning, with seven air quality m...

The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government

<p>Chancellor was said to be worried about market-sensitive leaks, yet significant policies have been heavily trailed in the media</p><p>The public has been told repeatedly that John Healey is so concerned about budget leaks that he has set up defence-style “compartmentalisation” to prevent the Treasury’s financial secrets escaping.</p><p>The macho military

Staff at Uitenhage Provincial Hospital in Kariega say they are routinely exposed to violence while trying to care for patients. Their union wants more security personnel at the trauma unit and tighter controls on who enters the hospital.

From cheddar to camembert, some of our favourite varieties of cheese harbour a surprising secret to better digestion.

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As many as 31,446 doctors got their registrations between 2021 and 2025, show data from the Kerala State Medical Councils

A large number of people, young and old, men and women participate in the national-level marathon

Officials told to ensure uninterrupted emergency services, shift expectant mothers in vulnerable areas to safer locations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 &mdash; The Ministry of Health (MOH) is to continue strengthening the support system and access to...

La segunda jornada del festival de bienestar más importante de la Argentina se realizará a partir de las 11.30 en el Hipódromo Palermo

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 &mdash; Eight areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air quality as of 6pm today, with Serian IPD in S...

Readers discuss mental health and the cost when it goes untreated.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 &mdash; Twelve areas recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings as of 10 am today, with...

SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- The fiscal balance of South Korea's national health i...

The Aussie singer revealed how she coped with a scary rib injury for two weeks before making her grand return.

Counterfeit food, drinks, and medicines in Nigeria are a public health emergency, causing poisoning and organ damage. NAFDAC raids reveal the alarming scal Read More: https://punchng.com/fake-produce-a-public-health-emergency/

Following a confirmed imported Ebola case in Nigeria, virologists have urged healthcare workers to maintain a high index of suspicion for the disease. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-health-workers-must-maintain-high-index-of-suspicion-experts-declare/

At 6am, the 24-hour PSI readings ranged from 105 to 142, while hourly the PM2.5 readings ranged from 58 to 78.

Though the hotspot and smoke haze situation may improve in areas experiencing showers, it may continue to stay elevated in areas experiencing prolonged periods of dry weather, "with a continued risk of transboundary haze occurrence", NEA said on Sunday.

At 3pm, the 24-hour PSI readings ranged from 96 to 119.

At 2pm, the 24-hour PSI readings ranged from 97 to 121, while the hourly PM2.5 readings ranged from 24 to 51.

At noon, the 24-hour PSI readings ranged from 97 to 126, while the hourly PM2.5 readings ranged from 16 to 42.

At 9am, the 24-hour PSI readings ranged from 102 to 135, while the hourly PM2.5 readings ranged from 28 to 40.

At 7am, the 24-hour PSI readings ranged from 104 to 140, while hourly the PM2.5 readings ranged from 44 to 62.

October is Health Literacy Month, and a recent study shows that a third of adults struggle with basic everyday health tasks. Nana-Sentuo Bonsu introduces us to a volunteer group helping adults better navigate their health.

The registrar said there were no beds; records showed there were 45 available

<p>Chancellor will build on Burnham’s promise that local leaders in England will no longer have to ‘come cap in hand to Westminster’</p><p>Andy Burnham has promised that local leaders in England will no longer have to come “cap in hand to Westminster” ahead of a fresh drive to devolve spending power in next week’s budget.</p><p>In his statement on Wednesday,

He was speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry’s TN MedClave, 2026

The Kwara State Government has urged religious and traditional leaders to counter vaccine misinformation and beliefs that stop families from accessing heal Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-urges-religious-leaders-to-fight-healthcare-misinformation/

The UNFPA and Sokoto State have begun a five-day training for 244 healthcare officers to improve primary healthcare management and accountability. Read More: https://punchng.com/unfpa-sokoto-train-244-healthcare-officers/

On October 14, a 30-year-old Haseena Begum and her unborn baby died due to a lack of maternity care in the Gurez valley

<p>The executive vice president of technology giant Siemens on Saturday met with President Asif Ali Zardari in Berlin and expressed his readiness to enhance support for strengthening existing healthcare infrastructure in Pakistan, the Presidency said.</p> <p>The meeting took place on the third and final day of President Zardari’s <a href="https://www.dawn.co

Speaking during his visit to the Ernakulam District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Indrajit Singh emphasises the need to give equal importance to environmental protection alongside consumer protection.

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Experts call for higher government spending, tighter regulation of private players and measures to reduce out-of-pocket treatment costs

UPDATE: Former pro wrestler Ric Flair is reassuring fans that he is focused on “healing and recovery” as he recuperates from a fall in Florida yesterday. In the new update, Flair, wearing an eye patch, thanks concerned fans as well as the Tampa General Hospital staff and doctors “that put up with me until 4:30am.” […]

A new hobby can be satisfying and fulfilling especially when one gets good at it. But when does spending too much time on an activity border on obsessive?&nbsp;

The party alleges that the health task force to tackle lifestyle diseases was formed without adequate public discussion or consultation

Reminding yourself to smile often can not only make more friendships but it can also make you feel better.

The full feasibility study will look in detail at how hosting the Games in northern England could work.

<p>The chancellor has promised ‘breathing space’ for households and small businesses but global events cannot be ignored</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ng-interactive/2026/oct/22/uk-budget-game-2026-john-healey-labour-andy-burnham">You be the chancellor: play our budget game to see if you can balance the books</a></p></li></ul><p>

Small businesses are blaming increased regulations and red tape for an accelerating mental health crisis

A transition to a money-follows-the patient system of funding is long overdue

Staffing rules introduced by HSE to tackle potential €1bn overrun as doctors, nurses warn of significant patient risk

Nine months into a new funding system, most health regions have autonomy on day-to-day spending revoked

The NSW government will intervene to fast track thousands of delayed procedures, which could be delaying cancer diagnoses.

The UK has pledged to spend £600m to defend the public against threats to health and security from artificial intelligence.

The President of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas, Dr Gertie Chimeka-Anyanwoke, has urged medical professionals abroad to invest in N Read More: https://punchng.com/us-based-doctor-to-colleagues-invest-in-nigerian-healthcare/

Nigerian health workers may begin a nationwide strike over the Federal Government’s failure to pay 19 months’ arrears and implement salary adjustments. Read More: https://punchng.com/health-workers-threaten-strike-over-unpaid-allowances/

Showers are forecast over Singapore and the surrounding region on Saturday, said NEA, although smoke haze could continue to be transported from Sumatra.

After attacks on police and now an MP, Victoria’s Alpine region is reeling as researchers warn of a dangerous vacuum of mental health services.