Tag: public health

A woman in Ryanggang province died from blood loss while giving birth at home after eight months of pregnancy. The tragedy occurred because, as...

"I cut myself trimming frozen pollack. I was bleeding badly and it hurt a lot, but they just put a band-aid on it and...

South Pyongan province is implementing North Korean ruling party directives to enhance its medical and educational systems following Pyongyang's model, Daily NK has learned. "In...

Local newspaper reporters in North Korea are struggling financially despite receiving government-granted vacation rights to use hot springs. Some journalists are even borrowing money...

Two North Korean doctors faced a public struggle session after being caught selling medicine supplied to their hospital. "Two doctors at the Third Prevention Hospital...

Despite a recent surge in infections, North Korea is emphasizing self-reliance rather than implementing practical measures such as distributing vaccines. In response, doctors and...

A disabled woman in her 40s and her daughter recently died from carbon monoxide poisoning in the North Korean city of Rason, leaving local...

North Korea's North Hamgyong provincial party committee met to discuss hospital upgrades after Kim Jong Un ordered all provincial medical facilities to be renovated...

North Korea is expanding nursing homes and welfare facilities for the elderly in rural areas. However, citizens are increasingly unhappy with the regime's use...

Several North Korean sanatoriums originally meant for soldiers needing rest or medical treatment are now being used for different purposes. A source in North Korea...