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Bruneian health ministry addresses elderly patient abandonment, hospital capacity

Key causes include the lack of suitable caregivers at home or delays in hiring new domestic helpers. In some cases, families are either unable or unwilling to care for elderly…

  • Published: March 14, 202510:02 am
  • Author Fadley Faisal
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Kidney cases in Bangladesh far outstrip doctors and facilities

Only 35 government hospitals offer kidney dialysis at a relatively low cost, while there are just 350 specialist doctors.

  • Published: March 13, 202512:54 pm
  • Author Tuhin Shubhra Adhikary
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New chapter in Sino-Bangla ties: First batch of Bangladeshi patients arrive in Kunming

During a trip to China earlier this year, Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain proposed strengthening bilateral ties in public health, requesting China to…

  • Published: March 13, 20259:29 am
  • Author Naziba Basher
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Indonesian President Prabowo’s free birthday check-ups sees low participation

This raises questions about its target of reaching 100 million people by the end of the year.

  • Published: March 13, 20259:28 am
  • Author Dio Suhenda, Andi Hajramurni, and Yulia Savitri
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Brunei’s kidney disease cases rising annually

The Brunei Darussalam Dialysis and Kidney Transplant Registry recorded 1,082 individuals with end-stage kidney disease in 2024, marking a 6.2-per-cent increase from 2023.

  • Published: March 13, 20259:27 am
  • Author James Kon
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Two children dead, more than 200 ill in suspected measles outbreak in Vietnam’s Quang Nam

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many children in the area were not fully vaccinated against measles. At the same time, a shortage of vaccines for several months in 2023 affected the…

  • Published: March 12, 20259:58 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Malaysians say quality care a must, even with cheaper insurance

Aside from creating a new basic health insurance plan that emphasises the concept of value-­based healthcare, they said the government must ensure that it improves its services…

  • Published: March 12, 20259:57 am
  • Author Tarrence Tan and Zakiah Koya
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Hope springs eternal: New clean water systems for Cambodia’s Banteay Menachey

The initiative, spearheaded by World Vision – in collaboration with the Ministry of Rural Development – is set to transform daily life for more than 8,000 households across…

  • Published: March 12, 20259:56 am
  • Author Hong Raksmey
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Malaysia’s war on sugar: Hoteliers commit to displaying calorie and sugar content

Scheduled to commence at 72 participating hotels across the nation, the initiative was also designed to support government efforts in fostering a healthier Malaysian society.

  • Published: March 11, 20259:26 am
  • Author The Star
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In Kolkata, MoU signed to evaluate Ayurvedic formulation’s potential to treat diabetes

The research project holds immense potential in the field of Ayurveda research, aiming to establish a strong scientific foundation for the use of Vidangadi Lauham in diabetes…

  • Published: March 11, 20259:25 am
  • Author The Statesman

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