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Health Ministry steps up flood response in Accra
Following recent floods in parts of Accra, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has visited affected areas including Circle VIP, Neoplan Station, and Achimota-Aloboshie to assess damage and fast-track interventions to prevent disease outbreaks. The Minister has tasked the Ghana Health Service to ramp up disease surveillance, improve risk communication, and strengthen community-level health actions in
Nivea’s Health: What Type of Cancer Is the R&B Singer Battling?
The fan-favorite 'Don't Mess with My Man' artist opened up about her cancer battle...
I tried Google’s new health app. It can’t replace a real trainer
The Fitbit faithful began expressing concerns almost immediately when Google announced it had acquired the brand in 2021. Many of their fears became a reality last month when the tech giant completely supplanted the Fitbit app with its new Google Health, an AI-focused vitals-tracking suite that removed the final vestiges of Fitbit-ness from the software.
Quebec health minister tables bill banning energy drink sales to youth under 16
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s health minister tabled a bill on Friday banning the sale of energy drinks to youth under the age of 16, describing the measure as an "extremely important" step to protect young people's health. QUÉBEC — Quebec’s health minister tabled a bill on Friday banning the sale of energy drinks to youth under
PAHO expands health response as Venezuela faces mounting health risks after devastating earthquakes
Caracas, Venezuela/Washington, D.C., 30 June 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is expanding its support to Venezuela's Ministry of Health following the two powerful earthquakes that struck the country on 24 June, deploying technical experts, coordinating international Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs), assessing damaged health facilities, and mobilizing emergency medical supplies to support
5 health risks from consuming too much protein, from heart disease to weight gain
Many of us eat more protein than we need. We asked experts what can happen if people have too much of a good thing...
It is Easier Than Ever for Men to Focus on Their Health, Thanks to Intermountain Health On-Demand Services
“Intermountain Health On-Demand services are designed to meet men where they are — making it simpler, more comfortable, and more accessible to get the care they need.” June is Men’s Health Awareness Month. and new Intermountain Health On-Demand Services provide convenient, private, and personalized healthcare options that can help remove some of the common barriers that prevent men from seeking care. “Too often, men delay
Intermountain Health on PTSD Awareness Month: Why Children Who Experience Trauma Are at Risk
Nationally, about 65-70% of children under age 18 will have been exposed to a traumatic event, but there are many evidence-based treatments for trauma Experts from Intermountain Health say that children who experience trauma may be at risk for developing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, some youth may not receive a PTSD diagnosis
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Plateau among biggest beneficiaries of FG’s $750m renewable energy programme – Mutfwang
Flags off 1.5MW solar mini-grid, says state’ll become power exporter in two years. By Golok Nanmwa JOS – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Tuesday declared that Plateau had emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s 750-million-dollar renewable energy programme, disclosing that about 10 interconnected solar mini-grid projects would be implemented
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Egypt to launch sovereign industrial, African investment funds to drive economic growth
Egypt will launch a sovereign-led industrial investment fund to enhance manufacturing capabilities and boost exports, alongside a separate fund targeting private sector investments in Africa, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid announced on Tuesday. During a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Farid outlined the proposed investment structure for the industrial fund, which
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Power minister courts local, foreign investors to boost industrial growth
The federal government has called on local and international investors to deepen their investments in Nigeria’s power sector to support economic and industrial growth. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, made the call in a keynote address delivered at the Project Hoover Series II Investor Forum in Abuja on Tuesday. Mr Tegbe said reliable electricity
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Hyperscale Data Buys More Bitcoin, Bridging Holdings to Over $72 million
Hyperscale Data, Inc. has announced that it’s upped its Bitcoin holdings to over 1,000 digital coins. The New York Stock Exchange-listed company said Tuesday that it had over 1,087.4527 BTC as of Sunday — or $72.4 million based on today’s prices. The holdings are split across the company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Sentinum, Inc. and Ault
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Deals in brief: Ant International raises Series A funding, Granite-Integral backs Berlin-based Omio, 13 China investments, and more
News Written by Sudo Lim Published on 21 Jul 2026 8 mins read Ant International raises USD 1.2 billion in Series A funding Ant International, an independent subsidiary of Chinese financial technology company Ant Group, has raised about USD 1.2 billion in Series A equity financing. Ant Group, Alibaba Group, and other unnamed international investors backed the round.

