Forest fires blanket several Indonesian provinces, causing surge in people falling ill
The ongoing El Nino weather phenomenon has also brought dry weather and delayed the rainy season in several regions.
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China: ‘Boot camp’ recruits shed excess kilos
The intense workout regime deterred Chen Shuling from taking food to social engagements and also helped her get to bed and rise earlier than previously.
Moderna, Pfizer say updated Covid-19 shots generate strong response against newer subvariant
Moderna said its shot generated an 8.7-fold increase in neutralising antibodies against BA.2.86, compared with an untreated natural antibody response in clinical trials in humans.
Leptospirosis cases spiking in regions, Metro Manila
Leptospirosis is usually transmitted to humans from water contaminated by animal urine, particularly from rats, and comes in contact with lesions in the skin or eyes.
14 die, 2,115 hospitalised in a day from dengue in Bangladesh
Dengue has so far claimed at least 671 lives this year and nearly 138,022 were infected, making this the deadliest year since the first recorded epidemic in 2000.
Good healthcare with less manpower is possible with new technology: S’pore chief health scientist
This is critical as the rapidly ageing population will increase demand for healthcare, says Singapore’s chief health scientist Tan Chorh Chuan.
Indonesia to stop paying for Covid-19 treatments, vaccines on Sept 1
Additionally, starting next year, people not deemed at high risk of developing severe illness must also pay for their own vaccination as well as Covid-19 treatments.
Indian Immunologicals targets dengue vaccine launch by January 2026
Dengue has over the last few years become a major public health concern in India, with 31,464 dengue cases and 36 related deaths reported between January and July 31, 2023.
Malaysia’s Health Ministry to inspect high-risk food products imported from Japan
The move follows the planned release of Fukushima's treated radioactive waste water starting Aug 24 as announced by the Japanese authorities.
Patients still risk getting sick two years after catching Covid-19
Some 65 million people globally are estimated to be living with so-called post-Covid-19 condition – a number reported to be steadily increasing in the absence of approved…