Health

Over 100,000 Americans Died From Drug Overdoses Last Year

WASHINGTON, May 20 (NNN-XINHUA) – More than 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2022, according to data released this…

UN, Partners Call For 400 Million USD To Address Urgent Food Needs In NE Nigeria

UNITED NATIONS, May 20 (NNN-XINHUA) – The United Nations and humanitarian partners are appealing for nearly 400 million U.S. dollars,…

African Swine Fever Outbreak Sparks Concerns Over Export Disruption In Indonesia

JAKARTA, May 19 (NNN-ANTARA) – The outbreak of African swine fever in Indonesia, has triggered concerns in the country, over…

Japanese Kabuki Actor Found Collapsed, Suspected Of Suicide Attempt

TOKYO, May 19 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Kabuki actor, Ichikawa Ennosuke, and his parents were rushed to hospital yesterday, following the…

New Study Finds Over 1.6 Million Excess Deaths Among Black Americans Over Two Decades

LOS ANGELES, May 19 (NNN-XINHUA) – The black population in the U.S. experienced more than 1.63 million excess deaths, and…

Dengue Fever Cases In Laos Increased To 2,041

VIENTIANE, May 17 (NNN-KPL) – Cases of dengue fever in Laos have reached 2,041 since Jan, according to the Lao…

WHO Advises Against Non-Sugar Sweeteners For Weight Control

GENEVA, May 16 (NNN-XINHUA) – The World Health Organisation (WHO), yesterday issued a recommendation, against the use of non-sugar sweeteners…

Measles Cases In Cameroon Rise To 4,677: Ministry

YAOUNDE, Cameroon, May 15 (NNN-IRIN) – Cameroon’s Ministry of Public Health, said yesterday that, measles cases in the country have…

Pakistan Confirms Detection Of Wild Poliovirus In Environmental Sample

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (NNN-APP) – The Pakistani health ministry, confirmed the detection of wild poliovirus in an environmental sample, from…

Aussie State Issued Health Alert Over Life-Threatening Counterfeit Drugs

SYDNEY, May 9 (NNN-AAP) – The health authority in the Australian state of Queensland, issued an alert today, warning local…