Feeding the problem: Junk food ads target Filipino kids
These aren’t just commercials — they’re integrated into the videos they watch, the influencers they follow, and the digital playgrounds they inhabit for hours at a time.
Donor dependence threatens health gains in Nepal’s Karnali
Karnali’s suspended fortified flour programme for pregnant women and children unlikely to resume due to budget constraints.
90,000 Malaysian pupils aged 10-12 facing stunted growth
Among the actions taken by the Education Ministry are nutrition education activities such as creating awareness and educating students on full nutrition through a healthy eating…
Brunei sees decline in tuberculosis cases as prevention efforts bolstered
In 2024, the country recorded 235 TB cases, a 9.62 percent decrease from 2023.
As pre-monsoon season starts in Nepal, health agencies gear up to test drinking water samples
Last year, dozens of people were infected with cholera and thousands with diarrhoea.
Tuberculosis still a concern in Bhutan
On average, TB cases in the country have increased by 22 annually.
20,000 ‘positivity pizzas’ to be given out to youth in Singapore’s Punggol to promote mental wellness
Over 3,000 keychains have been given out to children and teenagers in Punggol, with more to be given out over the coming weeks.
Resilience under pressure: life inside a Vietnamese psychiatric ward
Staff sometimes use their money to support patients, especially those neglected by families or unable to afford basics like food. For some, the hospital becomes a second home…
Bleeding talent: Why Malaysia’s medical graduates seek greener pastures
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Faculty of Medicine dean Prof Datin Dr Marina Mat Baki said the trend is a "significant loss" for Malaysia as tuition fees for medical courses are…
In Vietnam, measles vaccination rate among children aged six to nine months remains low
Additionally, dengue fever cases are expected to rise as the country enters the epidemic season from June to November.