Malaysian health ministry rolls out new rules for online healthcare
Under the guidelines, private online healthcare providers are prohibited from attending to emergency cases involving injury or acute illnesses.
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COVID-19 surges in Thailand with 67,484 cases in 7 days
The dominant strain is the Omicron variant JN.1, with a cumulative total of 211,717 cases and 51 deaths this year. Since Songkran period, 14 clusters have been identified, the…
1 in 3 indebted young South Koreans had suicidal thoughts: survey
63% of the surveyed said they had no one helping, and 93 percent had 'emotional difficulties.'
Study shows mental disorders significantly impact youth aged 10-14 in Singapore
The rise of social media and high academic pressure have been linked to increased mental health issues among young people, an expert said.
Nepal’s health ministry directs agencies to prepare for outbreaks as monsoon approaches
As many as 71 districts have reported dengue infection this year. Risk of a coronavirus resurgence is also rising as neighbouring India reports cases.
How Nepal’s social norms and cultural beliefs shape perceptions of mental health.
Psychologist Rama Karki says Nepali society is divided into two main groups when it comes to mental health: One group that doesn’t recognise it at all, and the other is a…
How young citizens of Bangladesh can transform the future of its healthcare
By investing in students as health ambassadors, the country can cultivate a generation of informed, empowered leaders who redefine how communities engage with healthcare.
Kerala leads in active COVID-19 cases as India logs 1,009 infections nationwide
Other states that have reported significant case numbers include Maharashtra (209), Delhi (104), Gujarat (83), and Karnataka (47).
Integrative medicine key to increased cancer survival in China
Data released by the association shows that the five-year survival rate of cancer patients in China rose from 33.3 percent around a decade ago to 43.7 percent at the end of 2023.
Easy meals ensure Japan’s seniors living alone can eat healthy
Research by Yukako Tani, an assistant professor at the Institute of Science Tokyo, shows that elderly living alone with poor cooking skills are at higher risk of mortality.