South China Morning Post

South Korea’s Health-Care System Teeters as Doctors’ Strike Drags on with No End in Sight

by Park Chan-kyong

South Korea’s marathon doctors’ strike escalated on Tuesday as thousands defied a government warning to stage a nationwide walkout

New York Times

How Scared Should You Be of Bird Flu?

by Jennifer B. Nuzzo

The answer depends on who you are

NPR

Heat Wave Safety Tips from the World's First Chief Heat Officer

by Olivia Hampton

The East Coast, Midwest and other parts of the United States are baking this week due to a major heat wave

South China Morning Post

Philippines' Alarming HIV Surge "Highest in the World", With Youth Hit Hard

by Sam Beltran

Young people are driving the surge in new cases, say health officials, amid efforts to reduce stigma, improve outreach and testing options

REUTERS

South Africa Records First Mpox Death After Five Cases Confirmed

by Reuters Staff

A 37-year-old man has become South Africa's first recorded death from mpox after five laboratory-confirmed cases of the viral infection were recorded

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