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Hong Kong scientists develop nasal spray flu vaccine for broad virus protection

An intranasal vaccine induces mucosal immunity in the respiratory tract, offering frontline defense against infections while eliminating needle-related hesitancy, particularly…

  • Published: May 9, 20259:44 am
  • Author Stephy Zhang
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Stakeholders urge Malaysian government to address persistent shortage of medical specialists

With the Health Ministry’s target of 28,000 specialists by 2030 looking increasingly unattainable, they say there is a need to increase the number, especially in fields such as…

  • Published: May 8, 20259:36 am
  • Author Diyana Pfordten and Rahimy Rahim
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From silence to school: how traditional medicine helps children with autism

Over the past several years, thousands of young patients have been treated, benefitting from a unique blend of acupuncture and developmental interventions.

  • Published: May 8, 20259:35 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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As China’s population ages, cultural taboo of hospice care slowly lifts

Traditional beliefs play a role. Many Chinese families prioritise prolonging life at any cost. This cultural mindset often leads to aggressive medical interventions, even in the…

  • Published: May 7, 20258:45 am
  • Author Cai Hong and Li Yi
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Tests reveal alarming levels of banned pesticide in vegetables sold in Kathmandu

Dangerous levels of organophosphates can cause nerve damage.

  • Published: May 7, 20258:15 am
  • Author Krishana Prasain
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Diarrhoeal deaths increase over threefold in Nepal

As many as 14 children under five years of age succumbed to diarrhoea in the fiscal year 2023-24, up from four the previous fiscal year.

  • Published: May 7, 20258:04 am
  • Author The Kathmandu Post
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Vietnam’s goal of free hospital care for all citizens not out of reach: Official

Free hospital care policy will increase public access to healthcare services, promoting early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, improving treatment effectiveness,…

  • Published: May 7, 20258:03 am
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Nepal’s queer community battles a silent drug crisis

A new study reveals a surge in sexualised drug use among transgender people and sex workers. But stigma keeps many from seeking treatment.

  • Published: May 7, 20257:58 am
  • Author Aarati Ray
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With child weight gain on the rise in China, hospitals innovate

Studies predict that if the trend of rising obesity rates is not effectively addressed, by 2030, the prevalence of being overweight and obese among Chinese adults and children…

  • Published: May 6, 20259:24 am
  • Author Zhao Ruinan and Liu Kun
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Deaths of 3 children after taking anti-rabies vaccine ring alarm bells in India’s Kerala

The incidents have renewed scrutiny of Kerala’s medical preparedness and stray dog control measures, even as grieving families demand accountability and immediate action.

  • Published: May 6, 20259:23 am
  • Author The Statesman

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