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South African Health Minister Joe Phaahla has said the death of at least four patients can be “attributed directly” to ongoing nationwide strike action by health workers. He has warned that this number may grow, as his team continues to…

Junior doctors in England have begun a three-day strike in protest of low pay and employee burnout, which could force staff members out of the National Health Service (NHS) as it works to reduce record-high patient wait times. According…

Two football players died after being struck by lightning while playing a match in Kisii county in western Kenya, local media report. Two other players were taken to hospital for emergency treatment after they got injuries during the…

South Africa has deployed military personnel to hospitals as a public health crisis intensifies after medics joined other public service workers in a strike to demand better pay. The military personnel are offering medical services in…

Namibia's President Hage Geingob on Saturday named Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the sole candidate for the ruling Swapo party in next year's elections. In remarks to the party's top organ, the president called on party members to support Ms…

Ghana FA General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo says Black Stars coach Chris Hughton already has a residence secured for him. The Ghana FA converted the official residence of the Black Stars coach provided by the Sports Ministry into a…

A baby given less than a 10% chance of surviving when she was born at 22 weeks has beaten the odds and is thriving, her parents have said. Imogen weighed 515g (1lb 1oz) when she was born at Swansea's Singleton Hospital on 6 September.…

Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu is expected to make his return to the pitch this weekend when his side takes on Manchester United. The Ghana international has been out of action for the last four games after suffering an injury…

Police in India have arrested three men in eastern Bihar state in connection with the death of a Muslim man who was attacked because he was suspected of carrying beef, a police official said. The victim, Naseem Qureshi, 56, died earlier…

Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been charged with abuse of power and money laundering in connection with the awarding of government contracts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Muhyiddin, who led the country from March…