Philippines Tallies 55 New HIV Cases Daily

MANILA, May 23 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippines tallies at least 55 new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive cases daily, one of the highest in the world, Philippines Health Secretary, Teodoro Herbosa said, yesterday. At a news conference, Herbosa said, the cases are higher among teenagers, with the youngest infected being 15…

20 People From Turbulence-Hit Flight Stay In Intensive Care: Thai Hospital

BANGKOK, May 23 (NNN-TNA) – Twenty people from the Singapore airliner that experienced severe turbulence and made an emergency landing in Bangkok remained in intensive care units, a Thai hospital said, last night. According to a statement from Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital, 104 people on the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from…

Laos To Improve Management Of Solid Waste

VIENTIANE, May 22 (NNN-KPL) – The Lao government, together with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), has embarked on a comprehensive National Solid Waste Management Assessment, to address the growing challenges of waste management. The assessment will delve into the current state of waste management in Laos, examining practices, challenges,…

WHO Head Urges Israel To Lift Restrictions On Aid Into Gaza

GENEVA, May 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Head of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, yesterday, asked Israel to lift blockade on medical supplies into Gaza, saying, approximately 700 seriously ill patients are stuck in a war zone. “Crossings from Egypt into Gaza have remained closed for two weeks, cutting…

10th World Water Forum Opens In Bali

BALI, May 20 (NNN-ANTARA) – The 10th World Water Forum, under the theme of “Water for Shared Prosperity,” officially opened on Indonesia’s island of Bali, today. A number of country leaders and United Nations representatives attended the official opening ceremony. The 10th World Water Forum focused on four topics, namely…

Saudi King To Undergo Treatment For Lung Infection

RIYADH, May 20 (NNN-SPA) – The Saudi Royal Court announced yesterday that, Saudi King, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, will undergo treatment for a lung infection. He underwent medical examinations yesterday, at the Royal Clinics of Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, due to high temperature and joint pain. The Saudi king…

Singapore Introduces Precaution Measures Against COVID-19 Resurgence

SINGAPORE, May 19 (NNN-XINHUA) – Singapore’s Health Ministry has required public hospitals to move suitable patients to transitional or home care facilities, to ensure bed capacity for COVID-19 resurgence, according to a statement issued, yesterday. The ministry also asked public hospitals to reduce non-urgent surgeries, as part of the precaution…

AI Tool Capable Of Classifying Brain Tumours Within Hours: Australian Researchers

CANBERRA, May 18 (NNN-AAP) – A team of researchers from the Australian National University (ANU), has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool, to more quickly and accurately classify brain tumours. In a study published yesterday, the team demonstrated that, their deep learning model – DEPLOY – can accurately classify brain…

Red Cross Opens Field Hospital In Rafah

GAZA, May 15 (NNN-WAFA) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), announced yesterday, the opening of a field hospital in Rafah, in southern Gaza, with a capacity of 60 beds. It said in a statement that, the field hospital aims to complement and support the work of the…

Floods Leave 40,000 Children Homeless In Afghan Province: Charity

KABUL, May 14 (NNN-ANA) – About 40,000 children have lost their homes in north Afghanistan’s Baghlan province, as heavy downpours and floods lashed the province and other regions on Friday, global charity, Save the Children, said yesterday. “Children are scared. Many have lost everything, not only their homes but their…
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