KPMG's new Global Center of Excellence aims to bolster island healthcare systems worldwide. By uniting experts from its extensive network, KPMG focuses on enhancing healthcare delivery, operational efficiency, and quality through collaboration and innovation. The initiative emphasizes strong governance and technology-driven improvements, targeting resilient and sustainable healthcare services for island communities.
Kerala's health authorities have raised an alert after a 14-year-old from Malappuram died from the Nipah virus. With 60 high-risk contacts under observation, the state is taking stringent preventive measures. Fruit bats in the area are believed to be the virus's origin. Kerala, a known Nipah hotspot, plans to strengthen its health strategies to combat the ongoing threat.
Renowned linguist Noam Chomsky, aged 95, has been discharged from a São Paulo hospital following treatment for stroke complications. Amidst false death reports, his wife Valeria Wasserman confirmed he is doing well. Despite health challenges, Chomsky remains actively engaged with global events and continues to receive specialized care.