The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo keeps getting worse, partly because health workers are underpaid and overworked. Dr. Lokudu, who runs Mongbwalu Hospital, says he hasn’t received his full salary for months. Neither have many of his colleagues. Without steady income, their motivation drops even as
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Simone Biles, the famous gymnast, recently shared a worrying experience that put her life at risk. On a June day in 2026, she posted on her Instagram Stories about a health crisis that nearly ended everything. A picture of her hospital bracelet made it clear this was serious. Biles called it one of
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A new study shows that leaders who focus on health can help put public policies into action and raise people’s knowledge about good eating habits. The research looked at 355 managers and 360 community members in Pakistan, using surveys taken at different times. The results reveal a “trickle‑do
Studies show that drinking alcohol is a growing problem in Ghana. It feeds into more chronic illnesses, messes up family life, and costs the economy a lot of money. In Hohoe Municipality, however, data about how many adults drink and why is almost non‑existent. Most research has only looked at teena
Simone Biles, the world‑famous gymnast, recently posted a story on her social media. She showed a bracelet and several hospital bands on her wrist, hinting at a medical visit that surprised many fans. Biles said the experience felt “almost dying, ” something she had not imagined earlier in the week.
California health workers have spotted measles virus in everyday wastewater, a sign that the disease may be spreading unnoticed. The Merced County Department of Public Health made the discovery, even though no confirmed sick people have been reported in that area. The state now counts 74 cases spr
Dr. Richard Lokudu heads the medical team at Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, a hub for patients in Congo’s latest Ebola crisis. He and his colleagues work nonstop, often waking to new case alerts at night. Despite their relentless effort, the doctors receive almost no financial support or regul
A time ago, when a company’s iPad or MacBook disappeared, IT staff faced two worries: sensitive data might leak and the physical device was gone for good. Thieves could wipe the machine, reinstall macOS, and sell it on second‑hand sites as if nothing had happened. The situation changed when Apple
