Malaysia on guard against mpox outbreak
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the operations room, formed on Aug 16, is tasked with overseeing the outbreak both domestically and internationally while also…
Health
Extreme heat linked to diabetes in pregnant women, thyroid disorders: Study
The research team from Singapore and Britain went through decades of medical data to examine the lesser-known impacts of heat and spur more research on its long-term effects on…
Precautionary mpox screening to be set up at Changi, Seletar airports and sea checkpoints
Health advisories have also been put in place at air checkpoints, so that travellers will take the necessary personal precautions to avoid being infected. Travellers are strongly…
Singapore’s war on salt, sauces, instant noodles, cooking oil: Items to have A to D grades
This follows the successful use of the mandatory Nutri-Grade label on pre-packaged and freshly prepared beverages. As a result of the labelling and advertising restrictions,…
Spike in dengue cases in Philippines at outbreak levels, says health department
Citing its latest data from Jan. 1 to Aug. 10, the Philippines Department of Health recorded a total of 150,354 dengue cases nationwide—equivalent to an average of 4,700 cases…
Doctors in South Korea angered by plan to require additional licence to open practices
In line with the government's health care reform plan, the Health Ministry is reviewing introducing a so-called “practice license” in the future, arguing that a doctor's…
More Indonesian nurses coming to Singapore for better pay, skills upgrade
From June 2023 to June 2024, 66 Indonesian nurses have been working in Singapore public hospitals, said Mr Rendra Setiawan, director of placement and protection of Indonesian…
From COVID-19 to mpox: Southeast Asia shows resilience amid health threats
Southeast Asia’s key economies — Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia — can draw valuable lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to enhance Southeast Asia's strategies for…
Health sector needs attention on an urgent basis: The Daily Star
The interim government must focus on purging partisan influences from the public healthcare sector.
Medical standoff puts South Korea’s COVID-19 response to test
Amid growing fears, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency chief expresses confidence in handling virus within 'current health care system.'