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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (3rd from R) bid farewell to Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima following a visit to a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (3rd from R) bid farewell to Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima following a visit to a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (3rd from) leave a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, with Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) bid farewell to Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima following a visit to a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (3rd from) leave a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, with Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave following a visit to a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Empress Masako receives flowers from a child during a visit to a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Empress Masako (front, R) and Dutch Queen Maxima (behind her) speak to children during a visit to a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on June 19, 2026. Standing behind them are Japan's Emperor Naruhito (L) and Dutch King Willem-Alexander. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (far L) and Empress Masako (2nd from L) pose for a photo with Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima during a visit to a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako (far L) pose for a photo with children during a visit to a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, R) and Empress Masako (behind him) speak to children during a visit to a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, R) and Empress Masako (behind him) speak to children during a visit to a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Empress Masako speaks to a child during a visit to a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave as they are greeted upon arriving at a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are greeted upon arriving at a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L) and Empress Masako (4th from L) pose for a photo with Dutch King Willem-Alexander (4th from R) and Queen Maxima (3rd from R) during a visit to a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Empress Masako (front, R) receives flowers from a child during a visit to a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako at charity concert

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko and her daughter, Princess Kako, attend a charity concert performed by cancer patients at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre in the capital on April 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako at charity concert

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko and her daughter, Princess Kako, attend a charity concert performed by cancer patients at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre in the capital on April 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako at charity concert

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (L) and her daughter, Princess Kako, attend a charity concert performed by cancer patients at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre in the capital on April 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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19 killed due to heatstroke in Delhi, surrounding areas

STORY: 19 killed due to heatstroke in Delhi, surrounding areas SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY/WEATHER SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Indian gate 2. various of street views 3. various of people drinking water STORYLINE: At least five persons died due to heatstroke in India's capital city and nearly 14 others died in the neighboring city of Noida over the past 72 hours, forcing the federal government to issue an advisory to government hospitals to prioritize heatstroke patients' treatment. Besides, more than 60 patients suffering from heatstroke were admitted at various hospitals. Most of them were said to be laborers, or those aged above 65 years. Delhi and nearby areas have been witnessing intense heatwave conditions over the past few days, with the mercury hovering around 45 degree Celsius during daytime. Meanwhile, according to a report by private news agency ANI, flights operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International

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Jet to transport patients needing critical care introduced in Japan

Medical staff unload an infant in need of emergency care from a plane after its arrival at Nagoya airport in Toyoyama, Aichi Prefecture, on April 19, 2024. The male infant, who had a heart problem, was airlifted from Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, for treatment at an Aichi Prefecture hospital, marking the first flight of the plane, recently introduced by the nonprofit organization Japan Critical Care Network on a trial basis for transporting patients in a critical condition.

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Jet to transport patients needing critical care introduced in Japan

Medical staff unload an infant in need of emergency care from a plane after its arrival at Nagoya airport in Toyoyama, Aichi Prefecture, on April 19, 2024. The male infant, who had a heart problem, was airlifted from Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, for treatment at an Aichi Prefecture hospital, marking the first flight of the plane, recently introduced by the nonprofit organization Japan Critical Care Network on a trial basis for transporting patients in a critical condition.

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Israel launches night raid at Gaza's al-Shifa hospital

STORY: Israel launches night raid at Gaza's al-Shifa hospital SHOOTING TIME: March 18, 2024 DATELINE: March 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: MILITARY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets near the al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City STORYLINE: Israeli forces launched a military operation in the al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City before dawn on Monday, Israeli officials said. In video footage on social networks, heavy gunfire could be heard in the vicinity of the hospital. The Israeli Ha'aretz newspaper reported that there were fatalities and injuries in the hospital. The Health Ministry in Gaza said in a statement that the Israeli military attacked the al-Shifa complex, blaming the army for aiming "to continue destroying the health system in northern Gaza." The ministry urged international organizations to "immediately" intervene to protect the hospital and the patients inside it. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesman Daniel Hagari announced the raid in a video release,

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CHINA-BEIJING-OCT TECHNOLOGY-ENTREPRENEURSHIP (CN)

(240220) -- BEIJING, Feb. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhu Rui (R) talks with his colleague at a branch office of Vivolight in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 19, 2024. On Feb. 18, the first working day after China's Spring Festival holiday, Zhu Rui, founder of medical device company Vivolight, came to the catheter operating room of Beijing Anzhen Hospital to learn about the use of OCT equipment produced by his company. OCT, or optical coherence tomography technology, allows doctors to examine patients and display real-time three-dimensional images where the catheter passes, providing guide for surgery. Since graduating from Tsinghua University in 2006, Zhu has been engaged in OCT related research and product development. His role has changed from a student, a researcher to an entrepreneur. While studying in Beijing, Zhu built an OCT system for ophthalmology. While studying for his PhD in Hong Kong, he realized the potential value of OCT technology in cardiovascular surgery. In 2012, he gave u

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CHINA-BEIJING-OCT TECHNOLOGY-ENTREPRENEURSHIP (CN)

(240220) -- BEIJING, Feb. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhu Rui (R) talks with his partner Dr. Mi Lei in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 19, 2024. On Feb. 18, the first working day after China's Spring Festival holiday, Zhu Rui, founder of medical device company Vivolight, came to the catheter operating room of Beijing Anzhen Hospital to learn about the use of OCT equipment produced by his company. OCT, or optical coherence tomography technology, allows doctors to examine patients and display real-time three-dimensional images where the catheter passes, providing guide for surgery. Since graduating from Tsinghua University in 2006, Zhu has been engaged in OCT related research and product development. His role has changed from a student, a researcher to an entrepreneur. While studying in Beijing, Zhu built an OCT system for ophthalmology. While studying for his PhD in Hong Kong, he realized the potential value of OCT technology in cardiovascular surgery. In 2012, he gave up his doctoral studies

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CHINA-BEIJING-OCT TECHNOLOGY-ENTREPRENEURSHIP (CN)

(240220) -- BEIJING, Feb. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhu Rui attends a video conference with experts at a branch office of Vivolight in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 19, 2024. On Feb. 18, the first working day after China's Spring Festival holiday, Zhu Rui, founder of medical device company Vivolight, came to the catheter operating room of Beijing Anzhen Hospital to learn about the use of OCT equipment produced by his company. OCT, or optical coherence tomography technology, allows doctors to examine patients and display real-time three-dimensional images where the catheter passes, providing guide for surgery. Since graduating from Tsinghua University in 2006, Zhu has been engaged in OCT related research and product development. His role has changed from a student, a researcher to an entrepreneur. While studying in Beijing, Zhu built an OCT system for ophthalmology. While studying for his PhD in Hong Kong, he realized the potential value of OCT technology in cardiovascular surgery. In 2012

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Int'l medic recalls tough time working in war-torn Gaza

STORY: Int'l medic recalls tough time working in war-torn Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 19, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:00 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gaza-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ENRICO VALLAPERTA, Italian intensive care nurse with MSF STORYLINE: A medic from Doctors Without Borders, or Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), has given first-hand perspective about the challenges and experiences he had while working in a Gaza hospital during the Israel-Hamas conflict. During a press conference held in Cairo on Friday, Enrico Vallaperta, an Italian intensive care nurse with the MSF who left Gaza on Thursday, said he had worked in central Gaza's Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital for several weeks amid very tough and dangerous conditions. SOUNDBITE (English): ENRICO VALLAPERTA, Italian intensive care nurse with MSF "When I arrived (at the hospital), there were more than 650 patients and thousands of refugees. They were living in the hospital or between the building

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHOLERA TREATMENT CENTER

(240119) -- LUSAKA, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Medical workers take care of patients at the National Heroes Stadium, which has been designated as a cholera treatment center, in Lusaka, Zambia, Jan. 18, 2024. Zambia has been battling a cholera outbreak since last October, with Lusaka, the country's capital, being the epicenter. So far, the country has recorded 10,887 cases and 432 deaths, with ongoing efforts to treat and discharge patients across various treatment centers in nine provinces. (Xinhua/Peng Lijun)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHOLERA TREATMENT CENTER

(240119) -- LUSAKA, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A medical worker takes care of a patient at the National Heroes Stadium, which has been designated as a cholera treatment center, in Lusaka, Zambia, Jan. 18, 2024. Zambia has been battling a cholera outbreak since last October, with Lusaka, the country's capital, being the epicenter. So far, the country has recorded 10,887 cases and 432 deaths, with ongoing efforts to treat and discharge patients across various treatment centers in nine provinces. (Xinhua/Peng Lijun)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHOLERA TREATMENT CENTER

(240119) -- LUSAKA, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A medical worker takes care of a patient at the National Heroes Stadium, which has been designated as a cholera treatment center, in Lusaka, Zambia, Jan. 18, 2024. Zambia has been battling a cholera outbreak since last October, with Lusaka, the country's capital, being the epicenter. So far, the country has recorded 10,887 cases and 432 deaths, with ongoing efforts to treat and discharge patients across various treatment centers in nine provinces. (Xinhua/Peng Lijun)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHOLERA TREATMENT CENTER

(240119) -- LUSAKA, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Medical workers take care of patients at the National Heroes Stadium, which has been designated as a cholera treatment center, in Lusaka, Zambia, Jan. 18, 2024. Zambia has been battling a cholera outbreak since last October, with Lusaka, the country's capital, being the epicenter. So far, the country has recorded 10,887 cases and 432 deaths, with ongoing efforts to treat and discharge patients across various treatment centers in nine provinces. (Xinhua/Peng Lijun)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHOLERA TREATMENT CENTER

(240119) -- LUSAKA, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Two recovered and discharged patients wait for their transportation at the National Heroes Stadium, which has been designated as a cholera treatment center, in Lusaka, Zambia, Jan. 18, 2024. Zambia has been battling a cholera outbreak since last October, with Lusaka, the country's capital, being the epicenter. So far, the country has recorded 10,887 cases and 432 deaths, with ongoing efforts to treat and discharge patients across various treatment centers in nine provinces. (Xinhua/Peng Lijun)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHOLERA TREATMENT CENTER

(240119) -- LUSAKA, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A health worker sprays disinfectant at the National Heroes Stadium, which has been designated as a cholera treatment center, in Lusaka, Zambia, Jan. 18, 2024. Zambia has been battling a cholera outbreak since last October, with Lusaka, the country's capital, being the epicenter. So far, the country has recorded 10,887 cases and 432 deaths, with ongoing efforts to treat and discharge patients across various treatment centers in nine provinces. (Xinhua/Peng Lijun)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHOLERA TREATMENT CENTER

(240119) -- LUSAKA, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A medical worker takes care of a patient at the National Heroes Stadium, which has been designated as a cholera treatment center, in Lusaka, Zambia, Jan. 18, 2024. Zambia has been battling a cholera outbreak since last October, with Lusaka, the country's capital, being the epicenter. So far, the country has recorded 10,887 cases and 432 deaths, with ongoing efforts to treat and discharge patients across various treatment centers in nine provinces. (Xinhua/Peng Lijun)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHOLERA OUTBREAK-CHINA-DONATION

(240119) -- LUSAKA, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Medical supplies donated by China are seen at a donation ceremony at the National Heroes Stadium which is designated as a cholera treatment center, in Lusaka, Zambia, Jan. 18, 2024. Chinese doctors joined local health workers on Thursday in providing healthcare services to cholera patients in Lusaka. The Chinese Embassy also made additional donations to support Zambia in tackling the cholera outbreak. (Xinhua/Peng Lijun)

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Chinese doctors join efforts in combatting cholera outbreak in Zambia

STORY: Chinese doctors join efforts in combatting cholera outbreak in Zambia SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Cholera treatment center 2. various of the Chinese-donated materials 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DU XIAOHUI, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SYLVIA MASEBO, Zambian Health minister 5. various of the Cholera treatment center STORYLINE: Chinese doctors joined local health workers on Thursday in providing healthcare services to cholera patients in Lusaka, the Zambian capital. A total of 10 doctors from the 24th Chinese Medical Team and the 26th Chinese Military Medical Expert Team were present at the National Heroes Stadium, designated as a national treatment center, to offer services to patients. Du Xiaohui, the Chinese ambassador to Zambia, said that the medical teams had started their work at the treatment center as part of implementing the consensus of the leaders of the t

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Chinese community donates supplies to help Zambia's cholera fight

STORY: Chinese community donates supplies to help Zambia's cholera fight SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the donation by the China Zambia Association to the DMMU Coordinator 2. various of the handover ceremony 3. various of Wu Ming, the executive president of the Zambia Chinese Association 4. various of the donated items being unloaded from a truck 5. various of the DMMU Coordinator Gabriel Pollen 6. Cutaway shot of the Handover ceremony 7. SOUNDBITE (English): GABRIEL POLLEN, Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit National Coordinator 8. various of the handover ceremony of donated materials 9. File Footage of relatives of Cholera patients waiting at the Cholera treatment center STORYLINE: The Chinese community in Zambia on Wednesday donated items to help the southern African nation fight against cholera. The donation, done through the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit under the Office of the Vice Pre

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Australian surgery wait times hit record high: report

STORY: Australian surgery wait times hit record high: report SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:29 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) 2. various of patients waiting at I-Med medicine 3. various of surgery STORYLINE: Wait times for elective surgery in Australia have surged to the highest level on record in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, new government data has shown. According to a report published by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) on Wednesday, elective surgery wait times in Australia hit the highest level on record in 2022-23 due to a backlog caused by disruptions to the health system during the pandemic. The report found that as of 2022-23, 9.6 percent of patients spend longer than one year waiting to be admitted for elective surgery, up from 2.1 percent in 2018-19. Elective surgery refers to procedures that are considered medically necessary but do not involv

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More than 60 Gazan patients arrive in Türkiye for treatment

STORY: More than 60 Gazan patients arrive in Türkiye for treatment SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Gazan patients brought to Türkiye by Turkish Health Ministry for treatment (Date: Nov. 20, 2023) (courtesy of Turkish Health Ministry) 2. various of the Gazan patients arriving in Türkiye (date: Nov. 20, 2023) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of the press briefing of Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca (date: Nov. 20, 2023) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. various of the meeting of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at the parliament (date: Oct. 20, 2023) (courtesy of Turkish Foreign Ministry) 5. various of some Turkish citizens who left Gaza arriving at the Istanbul airport (date: Nov. 19, 2023) (courtesy of Turkish Foreign Ministry) STORYLINE: Sixty-one patients from the Gaza Strip, accompanied by 49 relatives, arrived in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Monday to receive medical treatment,

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Zimbabwe's cholera outbreak ignites calls for hygienic practices

STORY: Zimbabwe's cholera outbreak ignites calls for hygienic practices SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 19, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:39 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of patients 2. various of local communities 3. various of local water supply 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Shona): PATRICK MUTISI, Local resident 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MICHAEL VERE, Harare City Council's head of epidemiology and disease control 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MICHAEL VERE, Harare City Council's head of epidemiology and disease control 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DOUGLAS MOMBESHORA, Zimbabwe's Minister of Health and Child Care 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Shona): GLADYS MASARA, Street vendor in Kuwadzana 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (Shona): ANGELINE FORMOZA, Local resident 10. SOUNDBITE 7 (Shona): GEORGINA MUSIYAZVIRIYO, Local resident STORYLINE: A Cholera outbreak in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, has ignited calls for increased hygienic practices to prevent its spread as the city battles a shortage of clean water. SOUNDBITE 1 (Shona): PATR

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31 premature babies evacuated from Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza

STORY: 31 premature babies evacuated from Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 19, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:01 LOCATION: Ramallah/Jerusalem/Cairo CATEGORY: MILITARY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah 2. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem 3. STANDUP 3 (English): WANG HAO, Xinhua correspondent in Cairo STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah "According to the health officials in Gaza, 31 premature babies were evacuated from Al-Shifa Hospital to other hospitals in southern Gaza, in a joint effort led by the World Health Organization (WHO), the UN, and the Palestinian Red Crescent, while over 250 patients were unable to move, remained at the hospital. This transfer came as hospitals in the south are reaching maximum capacity. The health authorities now say field hospitals are a necessity, as they are unable to provide proper medical care to their patients, w

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHOLERA-OUTBREAK-SANITATION

(231120) -- HARARE, Nov. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Patients receive treatment at a clinic in Kuwadzana, a suburb west of Harare, Zimbabwe, on Nov. 19, 2023. Zimbabwe's capital city, Harare, recorded more than half of the reported national suspected cholera cases on Friday as the pandemic continues to spread across the country, according to official figures. TO GO WITH "Cholera tightens grip on Zimbabwean capital city" (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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Chinese medical experts provide free services in Tunisian university

STORY: Chinese medical experts provide free services in Tunisian university DATELINE: Oct. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Confucius Institute 2. various of the medical services STORYLINE: The acupuncturist division of the 27th batch of the Chinese medical team to Tunisia on Monday provided free Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) services for teachers and students from the University of Carthage. During the services at the Confucius Institute of the university, Chinese doctors performed acupuncture or cupping treatments for those under different health conditions. This was the first time for many of the students to experience how the thin acupuncture needles work, and they were very curious about the Chinese doctors who quickly inserted needles into patients and made them feel better. The acupuncturists of the Chinese medical team in Tunisia have been working at Tunisia's Hospital Mongi Slim for decades, and it annually treats more than 10,000 pati

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CHINA-SHANDONG-JINAN-ALZHEIMER'S-LOCATION-TRACKING CLOTHES

(230919) -- JINAN, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fan Weidong (L) talks with his father Fan Chuanxi at home in Jiyang District of Jinan City, east China's Shandong Province, May 5, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Keeping Alzheimer's patients safe with location-tracking clothes" (Xinhua/Gao Tian)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-JINAN-ALZHEIMER'S-LOCATION-TRACKING CLOTHES

(230919) -- JINAN, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April of 2023 shows Fan Weidong (L) distributing "anti-lost clothes" for free to a man in need in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province. TO GO WITH "Feature: Keeping Alzheimer's patients safe with location-tracking clothes" (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-DENGUE-PATIENTS

(230919) -- DHAKA, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A medical worker processes blood samples of patients for test of dengue at a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sept. 18, 2023. Bangladesh reported 3,084 new dengue cases and 17 new deaths on Monday, taking the tally to 170,768 and the death toll to over 800 so far this year, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Ministry of Health said. (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-DENGUE-PATIENTS

(230919) -- DHAKA, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A medical worker processes blood samples of patients for test of dengue at a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sept. 18, 2023. Bangladesh reported 3,084 new dengue cases and 17 new deaths on Monday, taking the tally to 170,768 and the death toll to over 800 so far this year, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Ministry of Health said. (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-DENGUE-PATIENTS

(230919) -- DHAKA, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dengue patients receive treatment inside mosquito nets at a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sept. 18, 2023. Bangladesh reported 3,084 new dengue cases and 17 new deaths on Monday, taking the tally to 170,768 and the death toll to over 800 so far this year, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Ministry of Health said. (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-DENGUE-PATIENTS

(230919) -- DHAKA, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dengue patients receive treatment inside mosquito nets at a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sept. 18, 2023. Bangladesh reported 3,084 new dengue cases and 17 new deaths on Monday, taking the tally to 170,768 and the death toll to over 800 so far this year, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Ministry of Health said. (Xinhua)