Reluctantly, Indonesia may open door to medicinal marijuana
While Western countries have relaxed restrictions on marijuana in recent years, it is still largely considered to be a dangerous drug in most Southeast Asian countries.
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Concerns over side effects stopping older adults getting Covid-19 jabs, boosters
The second most common reason the respondents offered was that they had recovered from a Covid-19 infection.
Covid-19 outbreak turned focus the world over to telemedicine
An expert advised that providers and patients need to recognise this important paradigm shift in healthcare delivery as it has evolved.
Omicron sub-variants driving up cases in parts of the world: Who’s affected and why
New studies suggest these sub-variants are not repelled by previous infections or Covid-19 vaccines, which is why they have become the dominant strains.
Nepal children from ages 5 to 11 deprived of Covid-19 vaccine due to dose shortage
The vaccines were committed as part of the COVAX facility, the UN-backed international vaccine-sharing scheme.
Diabetes on the rise in Cambodia; balanced diet urged
The International Diabetes Federation estimated that if Cambodians do not change their eating habits by 2030, the annual cost of treating diabetes could reach more than $145…
South Korea close to authorizing 1st homemade vaccine
Those aged 18 or older, who received two doses of SKYCovione vaccine with a 4-week interval, had 2.93 times more neutralizing antibodies than a control group.
World Health Network declares monkeypox outbreak a pandemic
It said even though death rates are much lower than smallpox, unless concerted global action is taken to curb the ongoing spread, the infection will cause millions to die and…
Health issues caused by marijuana on the rise in Bangkok
At least nine Bangkokians have been treated for symptoms resulting from smoking or consuming marijuana over the past two weeks after the plant was legalised on June 9.
South Korea ups monkeypox alert level, confirms first patient
Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency commissioner Peck Kyong-ran said vaccinations against monkeypox will be offered to people who have been exposed or are at a high risk…