Explainer: Why are there so many new Omicron sub-variants, like BA.4 and BA.5?

Frank Short 09-May-2022

The first two were labelled BA.1 and BA.2. The current list now also includes BA.1.1, BA.3, BA.4 and BA.5.

Proposed Bina developments to aid jobs, exports and the national economy

Frank Short 08-May-2022

I envisage the plant to be on a much larger scale that the tuna processing factory already operating in Noro and consequently its full operational wil

5647 new Covid cases, three deaths, and BA.5 variant detected at border in New Zealand

Frank Short 08-May-2022

In today's statement, the Ministry of Health said there were 350 people in hospital, up from 339 yesterday, with 17 people in ICU.

The link between cancer and fat explained

Frank Short 08-May-2022

Around 11 per cent of colorectal cancer cases in Europe have been attributed to obesity, with the risk factor being particularly notable in men.

Cancer news needing public awareness of the risks to health in the SI

Frank Short 07-May-2022

"It is likely that having varied guidance for people would be confusing, counterproductive and also potentially patronising."

Interdependence of health security and health systems highlighted – a message that should resonate in the SI

Frank Short 06-May-2022

An allied report "Investing in our future: Building strong and resilient health systems in the Indo-Pacific region" was also released this w

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