India’s poor, vulnerable battling hunger exposed to unhealthy ultra-processed food
India has around 45 million children who are stunted and 15 million who are obese, and is the epicentre of adult obesity, among others.
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Elon Musk, WHO chief spar on Twitter over UN agency’s role
The exchange came as negotiations proceed towards a global accord aimed at helping prevent and swiftly respond to future pandemics.
42% of Japan’s population has Covid antibodies, survey finds
The survey also found regional differences in the percentages of people with antibodies, which can only be acquired through infection.
Indonesia gears up to allow foreign medical specialists to practise in the country
“The purpose of bringing in foreign specialists is also to curb the traffic of middle-class and rich Indonesians going overseas to seek treatment”, an MP said.
Mayo Clinic only acting as consultant for Bali International Hospital
However, they have not ruled out the possibility of more collaboration in the future.
Singapore first country in Asia to get new pneumococcal vaccine
The vaccine has a broader range of protection and could replace the two that are now in use here.
Mayo Clinic opens first Southeast Asia office in Jakarta
According to the executive medical director, Indonesia was an important market as it had a good stream of patients coming from the country.
Over 40% in Japan had Covid-19 antibodies during 8th wave
The survey found that the rate tends to be lower among elderly people than it is young people.
Hong Kong govt mulls revising law to allow non-locally-trained nurses
The proposal is for non-locally-trained nurses to be admitted to work in qualified nurse training schools, residential care homes, nursing homes, and social welfare services via…
Chinese authorities step up training on flu treatment
Experts emphasised the early diagnosis and intervention for vulnerable groups as health authorities have stepped up training at hospitals.