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Emergency services

New service in Japan to allow mobile users to use other carriers’ networks during outages

NTT Docomo, KDDI, SoftBank, and Rakuten Mobile, are among those participating in the new service.
NTT Docomo, KDDI, SoftBank, and Rakuten Mobile, are among those participating in the new service.

Fire at car parts factory in Korea leaves 55 injured, more than a dozen unaccounted for

Firefighters were struggling to contain the fire as one of the two buildings affected had collapsed.
Firefighters were struggling to contain the fire as one of the two buildings affected had collapsed.

Fuel crunch in Thailand hits emergency medical vehicles in 39 provinces

The authorities said fuel shortages in many areas are driven by public anxiety and panic over potential shortages.
The authorities said fuel shortages in many areas are driven by public anxiety and panic over potential shortages.

Helicopter rescue saves men, dog from Australian flood waters

A Heli-Muster R44 helicopter perched partly on the car roof as it picked up the two men and the pet dog.
A Heli-Muster R44 helicopter perched partly on the car roof as it picked up the two men and the pet dog.

Tornadoes kill four, injure more than a dozen in rural Michigan

A fallen tree rests again a Sheriff's vehicle outside a hospital following storms and tornado warnings in Three Rivers, Michigan, U.S. March 6, 2026.  Dan Cherry/USA Today Network via REUTERS
A fallen tree rests again a Sheriff's vehicle outside a hospital following storms and tornado warnings in Three Rivers, Michigan, U.S. March 6, 2026.  Dan Cherry/USA Today Network via REUTERS

NurseFirst helpline redirected over 800 calls away from emergency departments in nationwide trial

These callers were among around 2,500 people, most of whom had called NurseFirst directly, The Straits Times has found out.
These callers were among around 2,500 people, most of whom had called NurseFirst directly, The Straits Times has found out.

Cuba to protect essential services as US moves to cut off oil supply

A man fixes a bicycle as Cubans brace for fuel scarcity measures after U.S. tightens oil supply blockade, in Havana, Cuba, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez
A man fixes a bicycle as Cubans brace for fuel scarcity measures after U.S. tightens oil supply blockade, in Havana, Cuba, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez

TTSH geriatric team helps frail seniors avoid unneeded hospital admissions, freeing up beds

TTSH’s frailty pathway helps 3x more older adults avoid unnecessary hospital stays - Patient home visit (TTSH@Home) [223A SUMANG LANE SINGAPORE 821223]
Caption: Ameera Hanim Binte Zainalabidin, Senior Staff Nurse checking on the patient Mr Chia Oh Chang’s pressure, temperature, oxygen level and edema (nurse applying pressure on patients leg) at his house on Feb 6, 2026.
TTSH’s frailty pathway helps 3x more older adults avoid unnecessary hospital stays - Patient home visit (TTSH@Home) [223A SUMANG LANE SINGAPORE 821223]
Caption: Ameera Hanim Binte Zainalabidin, Senior Staff Nurse checking on the patient Mr Chia Oh Chang’s pressure, temperature, oxygen level and edema (nurse applying pressure on patients leg) at his house on Feb 6, 2026.

Forum: GP clinics in the community ensure access to primary care

Bodies pulled from sea as Philippine ferry toll rises to 29

A handout video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows personnel carrying the body of a victim from the sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3 on Jan 29.
A handout video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows personnel carrying the body of a victim from the sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3 on Jan 29.

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