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Memorial service held in Kyiv for victims of a Russian missile strike

Ukraine’s largest medical facility for children was caring for over 600 patients at the time of the attack on Monday which killed at least 44 people.

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Kyiv hospital struck, a second day of rescue efforts

Rescue operations at Kyiv's Okhmatdyt children's hospital continued for a second day after a Russian missile strike, marking the heaviest bombardment of Kyiv in nearly four months.

Health news

British teen receives world's first epilepsy device implant

It took seven hours for neurosurgeons at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital to fit this brain implant.

Green News

Pakistan swelters in over 50C heat: Is climate change to blame?

Residents say the government has done little to help them in the extreme weather.

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Health news

Experts recommend lowering age to start breast cancer screenings

An expert panel said lowering the age recommendation from 50 to 40 could make a difference as more and more women in their 40s are being diagnosed with breast cancer.

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WATCH: Musical medic students perform at Gold Coast hospital

The corridors of a Gold Coast hospital are filled with beautiful sounds, offering a much-welcomed respite for some patients.

Health news

Paul Alexander, the 'man in the iron lung,' dies aged 78

After contracting polio aged 6, Alexander went on to spend his entire life paralysed from the neck down and living in a cylinder that encased his body.

Germany

'Dangerous situation': Police shoot woman in German hospital

Police shot and injured the 65-year-old woman to "put an end to the dangerous situation."

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WATCH: Hundreds of Palestinians transported to Deir al-Balah hospital

On Sunday, the Gaza health ministry said 127 bodies were brought to hospitals in the course of 24 hours.

World News

US carry out attacks on Houthi, WHO struggling to reach hospitals

All the latest developments on the Israel - Hamas war and the conflict in the Middle East.

Iran

Fire engulfs Tehran hospital, no casualties

State media reported that a huge fire broke out at a hospital in Iran's capital Tehran.

United Kingdom

Princess of Wales is recovering in hospital after planned surgery

Kensington palace says she will remain at the London Clinic for up to two weeks following her planned abdominal surgery.

Healthcare

Thousands of UK junior doctors stage longest strike in NHS history

Thousands of doctors are going on strike in the UK in a six-day walkout set to be the longest in the history of the state-funded health service (NHS).

Gaza

Lose a limb or risk death? Gaza's war-wounded face hard decisions

The World Health Organization (WHO) says amputations have become commonplace during the war between Israel and Hamas. More than 54,500 war wounded in Gaza have to face heart-wrenching choices.

World News

Residents seeking sanctuary in Gaza hospitals fear further attacks

Near Khan Younis in southern Gaza, our correspondent Nebal Hajjo visited the Nasser Medical Hospital, where staff continue to try to treat some of the thousands wounded.

Gaza

Gaza hospital overwhelmed with 60% of casualties women and children

The Red Crescent says four ambulance workers have been killed trying to rescue casualties including one shot dead by an Israeli sniper

Health news

ChatGPT may diagnose emergency room patients as well as doctors: study

A new study suggests that ChatGPT could suggest diagnoses for patients as well as a trained doctor.

Culture news

Elton John hospitalised after fall at French home

The legendary singer songwriter is said to be recuperating at home in Nice after a hospital visit in nearby Monaco.

Health news

High risk of major health issues 2 years after COVID infection - study

After a COVID infection, people can be at an elevated risk of several long-term health problems years after, research shows.

Culture news

UK hospital trust apologizes for errors which lead to MF DOOM’s death

An NHS trust has apologised for giving substandard care to hip-hop star MF DOOM: "The care he received was not to the standard we would expect."