Bangladesh detects first case of bird flu since 2018
Officials were closely monitoring the situation after the infection was detected on March 13. Necessary measures were also taken to contain the spread of the virus.
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Vietnam’s Ministry of Health proposes allowing tissue donation for individuals aged 16 and older
Vietnam has the highest organ transplant rate in Southeast Asia, with more than 1,000 cases per year. However, the rate of posthumous organ donation remains among the lowest in…
Feeding the problem: Junk food ads target Filipino kids
These aren’t just commercials — they’re integrated into the videos they watch, the influencers they follow, and the digital playgrounds they inhabit for hours at a time.
Donor dependence threatens health gains in Nepal’s Karnali
Karnali’s suspended fortified flour programme for pregnant women and children unlikely to resume due to budget constraints.
Air pollution worsens across Laos
The Ministry of Health advises people to wear a face mask at all times when outside, to reduce inhalation of fine ash or dust.
Brunei sees decline in tuberculosis cases as prevention efforts bolstered
In 2024, the country recorded 235 TB cases, a 9.62 percent decrease from 2023.
As pre-monsoon season starts in Nepal, health agencies gear up to test drinking water samples
Last year, dozens of people were infected with cholera and thousands with diarrhoea.
From fad to lifestyle: Slow-ageing diet gains momentum among young South Koreans
The buzzword "slow aging" refers to a lifestyle focused on extending lifespans through good habits while minimizing physical and mental stress.
Tuberculosis still a concern in Bhutan
On average, TB cases in the country have increased by 22 annually.
20,000 ‘positivity pizzas’ to be given out to youth in Singapore’s Punggol to promote mental wellness
Over 3,000 keychains have been given out to children and teenagers in Punggol, with more to be given out over the coming weeks.