Infertility: The unseen battle of Bangladeshi women
In Bangladesh, where motherhood is deeply woven into a woman’s identity, infertility is more than just a medical condition — it is a deeply entrenched social stigma.
Nepal hospitals report spike in seasonal illnesses
As days get warmer, cases of fever, skin diseases, cough, flu, snake bites, dengue, and malaria have risen, say doctors. Doctors say the exact cause of the upsurge in the cases of…
One in every 41 births a stillborn in Bangladesh
UN reports on Bangladesh say at least 100,00 children die before reaching the age of five.
Malaysia running low on blood supply, especially rare negative blood type
According to Penang Hospital, negative blood types are found in only about 5% of the donors in Penang, and in Malaysia as a whole.
Behind the scenes of survival: Get to know Vietnam’s hospital social workers
Their work ensures that financial limitations never stand between a patient and necessary treatment, creating a healthcare system that serves all citizens regardless of economic…
Nepal health facilities run out of birth control shot Depo-Provera
Experts warn of a rise in unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions.
Bhutan’s health ministry steps up fight against tuberculosis
The country reported 920 TB cases in 2024, including 66 multi-drug resistant (MDR-TB) cases. The mortality rate has also risen, with 36 deaths in 2024 compared to 28 in 2023 and…
Banking Singapore’s brains: How the grey matter of the dead can help improve lives
Brain Bank Singapore was officially opened on Nov 27, 2019. To date, 420 people have pledged to donate their brains. The young brain bank has also retrieved 11 brains and seven…
Action needed to address rising alcohol consumption among Cambodian youth
A report highlights troubling trends among the country's youth, with 25.8 percent of young people aged 15-19 engaging in heavy episodic drinking (HED)—a figure higher than many…
South Koreans visit clinics 18 times a year, triple OECD average: report
Health researchers explained that outpatient care among older people is expected to increase further, as the country has already started to transition into a superaged society.