Dengue rages across 60 districts in Bangladesh
Experts said the failure of the authorities to prevent the spread of the Aedes mosquito was worsened by a lack of proper dengue surveillance data.
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Organ donation saves lives, but Filipinos remain averse to idea
Even when a patient has already signified prior intent to donate, it can be a struggle to convince those they leave behind to honor the wishes of the deceased.
9.3% increase in dengue cases in Malaysia: Health director-general
Dr Noor Hisham also said 29 deaths due to dengue complications were reported compared with 16 deaths reported in the same period in 2021.
Indonesia’s G-20 presidency paves the way for global health security
Strong and resilient health systems are essential for a world safe from the threat of infectious disease outbreaks.
Vietnam PM calls for resource sharing in vaccine research at World Bio Summit
The Covid-19 pandemic and health crisis have attested to the significance of accelerating vaccine research and production, Prime Minister Phaam Minh Chinh said.
Maternal, birth care: When life, death are decided by economic status
While direct obstetric deaths fell to 1,055 in 2021 from 1,519 in 2020, an increase in maternal deaths was seen in the first six months of 2022 compared to the same period last…
Chronic doctor shortage pushes South Korea’s hospitals to shut off services for pediatric patients
The shrinking pediatric care comes as South Korea sees births plunge to a new record low in the first half of this year.
Indonesia may take legal action against pharma companies as child deaths rise
Found as contaminants in syrup-based medicines, ethylene glycol and diethylene glyccol are thought to be the cause in acute kidney injury cases and deaths.
24-hour fitness clubs popular in Tokyo amid pandemic
These gyms that stay open around the clock appear to be especially popular at a time when many people are eager to remedy their lack of exercise amid the teleworking trend.
35.5 million children affected by lead poisoning in Bangladesh: Experts
According to experts, recycling of used lead-acid battery, adulteration of turmeric and industrial paints are among the major sources of lead exposure.