South Korea’s medical overhaul raises concerns over patient access
Doctors have warned that the change initially implemented to curb medical spending could discourage hospitals and clinics from offering services such as manual therapy and…
Four new suspected measles deaths push combined toll to 712 in Bangladesh
Suspected cases rise to 99,207, while laboratory-confirmed infections reach 11,710.
Malaysian health ministry rubbishes allegations of USD 743 mil budget cuts
The ministry issued a statement to address the false allegations, saying that the ministry had only had its operating expenditure restricted to RM500mil by the Finance Ministry.
Bird flu reaches 11 districts in Nepal as farmers await compensation
Nearly 600,000 birds have been culled as authorities race to contain the outbreak, while compensation delays deepen financial strain on poultry producers.
67 Nepalis die in Japan in over ten months, 25 by suicide
Most victims were student visa holders engaged in work, as rising costs, loan pressure and weak support systems fuel concern over mental health and labour oversight.
Japan to step up efforts to monitor children’s isolation after suicide cases hit record high among young students
The Yomiuri Shimbun has obtained a draft of the government’s priority plan, which is set to be revised shortly, aimed at addressing loneliness and social isolation.
Three in four maternal deaths in Nepal occur in health facilities or in transit
Experts blame referral delays and poor quality care in birthing centres and district hospitals for high maternal death.
Over 500 pigs dead as new ASF outbreak reported in Philippines’ Negros Occidental
San Enrique Mayor Jilson Tubillara confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that all 10 barangays (neighbourhoods) in the town have been affected, with laboratory tests confirming the…
Common cold virus might cause acute myocarditis in children: warn Vietnam doctors
According to doctor Nguyen Minh Tien, deputy director of the Children’s Hospital, Rhinovirus is very common in the community, especially in young children, and can persist for…
Kathmandu Valley battles bird flu outbreaks
Officials say infection has been reported at over 50 places.