November 10, 2022 Syria's lack of medical care and poor water quality exacerbates cholera outbreak Syria's poor water supply and lack of medical care exacerbates the cholera outbreak across the country's provinces. Syria’s cases are linked to a outbreak that began in Afghanistan.
November 10, 2022 Nigerians are getting health insurance by trading waste material Many Nigerians often find it difficult to see a doctor because they don’t have enough money. Therefore, some are finding creative ways to get health insurance.
November 2, 2022 Oil, gas companies ask Biden administration to exempt small wells from upcoming methane control rule Oil companies are asking the United States to exempt the smallest wells in the nation from upcoming methane rules, which requires drillers to find and plug methane leaks.
November 2, 2022 China's strict COVID-19 policies 'indirectly killed' son, father says In a case that sparked social media outrage, a father blames China's strict zero-COVID policy for the death of his 3-year-old son, claiming his son died from delay of treatment.
November 2, 2022 Honduras to legalize use of morning-after pill for rape victims Honduras will legalize the use of the morning-after pill for rape victims after more than 10 years of total restriction. It is unclear how health officials would verify rape and supply the pill.
November 1, 2022 Macau's spike in COVID cases prompt population testing, lockdown of world's biggest gambling hub After China's recent emergence of COVID-19 cases this past week, Macau mass tested its population and authorities locked down a casino resort with 1,500 people ordered to stay inside.
November 1, 2022 North Korea warns of 'more powerful' response to joint US-South Korea military drills The U.S. has expanded its joint military drills with South Korea, which North Korea has declared to be practice for a potential land invasion.
November 1, 2022 China sees spike in COVID-19 cases China discovered 2,105 new cases of COVID-19 on Oct. 29, compared to the 1,658 new infections on Oct. 28. There were no reported new deaths.
November 1, 2022 Nigeria's deforestation threatens traditional medicine Over the past 10 years Nigeria's traditional medicinal plants have become much harder to find as a result of deforestation, climate change, and overharvesting, researchers say.
October 31, 2022 Cholera outbreaks threaten children's survival in flood-hit Nigerian state The Nigerian city of Maiduguri is experiencing its largest spike of cholera cases in year, which appears to be linked to months of heavy rain and flooding.