Cambodian health ministry launches national cancer registry system
The health ministry noted that cancer is one of five leading non-communicable diseases that pose serious threats to public health — alongside cardiovascular disease, diabetes,…
Lao government aims to cut child stunting by 25 percent
Stunting remains widespread in the country, with about 44 percent of children under five affected, totalling around 385,000 cases. Alarmingly, 20 percent of children are already…
Bhutan sees climb in TB, HIV, and malaria cases despite strong systems
Tuberculosis, particularly, remains a persistent threat, with the number of reported cases increasing steadily over the last three years.
Most Malaysian women still unaware of risks of cervical cancer, HPV
The National Cancer Society Malaysia's managing director said many women wrongly believe they are not at risk because they feel healthy.
What does it mean for etomidate to be listed under Singapore’s Misuse of Drugs Act?
Etomidate is meant to be administrated intravenously under strict medical supervision. Inhaling etomidate into the lungs through vapes can cause failure of vital organs, and…
More than half of edible flowers in Thailand contaminated with pesticides, two studies find
The study found contamination with 33 different types of pesticides, ranging from 0.01 to 6.2 milligrammes per kilogramme.
1 in 3 vapes in Singapore laced with etomidate; authorities to list it as illegal drug: health minister
The listing will subject abusers to stricter penalties, including mandatory rehabilitation, potential jail time, and aligns with drug trafficking laws.
Bhutanese government increases school meal stipend to tackle child malnutrition
More than 90,000 students across Bhutan are set to benefit from the increased stipend.
Surgical teams from China, UK perform remote robotic surgery spanning continents
The experimental operation was performed on a pig in Hong Kong, and the doctors performed a relay laparoscopic robotic gastrectomy on it, using a domestically made remote platform…
Thai mental health crisis deepens amid shrinking population, finds report
Suicide rate in Thailand has continuously increased over the past decade, with a notable rise among youth aged 15-29.