Nepal reports first Covid-19 death in over three months
The last time the country witnessed Covid-19-related death was on January 7.
Health
Mental health care in Philippines starving from lack of resources
Based on WHO’s 2007 Assessment Instrument for Mental Health Systems, there are only 0.41 psychiatrist for every 100,000 Filipinos.
Mock drills for Covid-19 at hospitals across the country
The drill evoked huge nationwide response with ministers and senior officials reviewing preparations and capacities of hospital facilities.
6 skin hacks by Zendaya’s facialist, Joomee Song
To get her unique facial glow, despite the demands of her rigorous schedule, here are 6 hacks her facialist Joomee Song swears by,.
AI and virtual care are transforming hospitals throughout Asia: Philips
Smart hospitals have become necessary in an industry under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, the company's head of health systems sales said.
Seoul to spend W10tr to become world’s 5th-largest medical device exporter
The government plans to simplify procedures for clinical trial approval so that new technologies can enter markets more quickly.
Walking 8,000 steps twice a week reduces mortality risk
The study suggest that people may substantially benefit by walking just a couple of days a week when they have enough time and energy.
Flax seeds can reduce the risk of cancer
This beneficial seed can be easily incorporated in our daily diet, in our meals in the form of powder or whole.
China’s annual campaign to dispose of expired medicine begins
From March to April, over 6,000 pharmacies in 200 cities across China embark on the annual campaign, recycling expired medicines.
Hong Kong medical centre probed after 14 got expired Covid jabs
The vaccines, which had been kept one day to eight days after the suggested use-by-date, were administered to 14 members of the public from March 21 to 28.