Fire engulfs India hospital ward killing 10 newborn babies

AP 11/17/2024

LUCKNOW, India — A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said. The fire occurred late Friday at a hospital in…

Acting Mayor Garcia: CCMC must be completed immediately

Ferlyn Batiancila, Lyle Andales 07/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia called the need for immediate completion of the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC). In a press conference on June 1, Garcia expressed his concerns regarding the unfinished project.…

Ex-President Duterte taken to hospital after slipping on floor, but he’s OK

John Eric Mendoza 11/05/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte was taken to a hospital after slipping on the floor of a room in his house in Davao City, but he was pronounced in good health, Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go…

Gaza hospital attack: WHO condemns deadly strike 

10/18/2023

Geneva, Switzerland—The World Health Organization (WHO) condemned the deadly strike Tuesday on a Gaza hospital and demanded the immediate protection of civilians and health care in the strip. “WHO strongly condemns the attack on Al Ahli Arab Hospital,”…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Shootout in Balamban: 4 wounded after buy-bust turned into a car chase, and a gunfight with cops

CDN Digital 08/21/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, August 21. Shootout in Balamban: 4 wounded after buy-bust turned into a car chase, and…

Syrian baby born under earthquake rubble turns 6 months, happily surrounded by her adopted family

Associated Press 08/06/2023

JINDERIS, Syria — A baby girl who was born under the rubble of her family home destroyed by the deadly earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria six months ago is in good health, loves her adopted family…

Mouse heads found in canteen lunch boxes in China highlight food safety concerns

Reuters 06/28/2023

BEIJING — For the second time in a month, a mouse head has been found in a lunch box meal of a cafeteria in China, state media reported on Tuesday, sparking online witticisms and a larger debate…

Ecuadoran woman wakes up inside coffin at her own wake

Agence France Presse 06/14/2023

QUITO — An elderly Ecuadoran woman who woke up inside a coffin at her own wake is being treated at the same state hospital that declared her dead two days earlier, her son said on Sunday. A…

Mayor Rama set to tackle CCMC issue during second SOCA

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is expected to give updates on the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) when he delivers his second State of the City Address (SOCA) on July 3, 2023. Sought for…

Chan: 200-bed Lapu-Lapu City Hospital to be completed next month

Futch Anthony Inso 05/10/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Hospital is expected to accommodate more patients next month when the fourth phase of the construction of the 4-story building will be completed and will be expected to be inaugurated.…

Claudine Barretto currently in hospital, but assures fans: ‘No need to worry’

Anne Pasajol 05/09/2023

Claudine Barretto appears to be confined in a hospital, but the actress assured fans that all is well, and that she is just going through something she did not immediately disclose. Through her Instagram page on Monday,…

Vice Ganda assures fans after hospital visit: ‘All good….Healthy si Meme’

Anne Pasajol 04/30/2023

Vice Ganda’s fans heaved a sigh of relief as the comedian gave a health update after his visit to a hospital, saying all was “clear and good.” The “It’s Showtime” host earlier showed himself wearing a hospital…

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