September 24, 2026

Health

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Fiji Declares a National Emergency as H.I.V. Cases Skyrocket

** Fiji’s government has declared a national emergency in response to a sharp rise in HIV infections tied to increased drug use. The decree gives health authorities sweeping powers to ramp up testing, expand needle‑exchange programs, and deploy mobile clinics across the islands, while human‑rights groups warn the temporary suspension of certain liberties could set a concerning precedent.

Apollo Hospitals to extend full services to all seven days of week

Apollo Hospitals announced a major shift to a 7‑day operational model, extending its full suite of outpatient, diagnostic, preventive health, and follow‑up services to Sundays. The move aims to improve patient convenience, reduce missed appointments, and enhance continuity of care across its network in India.

Amerifresh Inc halts iceberg lettuce purchases from Mexico over outbreak concerns.

America's largest food distributor, Amerifresh Inc, has stopped buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico due to a viral outbreak linked to at least two deaths and several cases of 'explosive diarrhoea', sparking widespread concern among consumers and calls for stricter food safety regulations.

Uganda Town Beats Ebola

Bundibugyo, a small town in Uganda, has successfully beaten back the Ebola outbreak, twenty years after the disease was first discovered there, thanks to a swift and well-coordinated response from local health authorities, improved medical facilities, and public awareness campaigns, offering a glimpse into the possibility of recovery and a model for other communities to follow.