Scrub typhus has topped dengue in Nepal this year
Scrub typhus, or bush typhus, is a potentially fatal infectious disease caused by the parasite Orientia tsutsugamushi, a mite-borne bacterium.
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Over 2,700 people fined for vape-related offences since tougher penalties kicked in on Sept 1
Among them, 162 people have been placed on rehabilitation programmes at the Institute of Mental Health and social service agencies.
Ho Chi Minh City considers installing more air quality, subsidence monitoring stations
Monitoring results from 2021 to 2025 show that dust pollution and noise frequently exceed regulatory standards.
Air pollution no longer seasonal; threatens public health and India’s growth: Experts
Experts warned that prolonged exposure to polluted air is reducing productive life years, increasing disability, and placing a growing strain on healthcare systems—ultimately…
PCOS linked to longer reproductive lifespans in Singapore: Study
Singaporean women with PCOS maintain a higher ovarian reserve, enhancing conception chances even at a later age, and assisted reproduction is often successful.
How music carried Bangladesh’s struggle to the world
The Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971 survived erasure because it was carried beyond the battlefield. From concert halls and stadiums thousands of miles away, artists transformed…
Indonesia has world’s largest methanol poisoning cases, 30% fatal
A webinar on methanol poisoning involving experts from the WHO and other health professionals last week has pointed to an urgency for emergency planning to reduce illness and…
Hair loss should be under greater national health insurance coverage: South Korea President Lee
Questioned on the issue, Health Minister Jeong Eun-kyeong said that treatments for hair loss arising from medical conditions are covered. However, hereditary hair loss is not, as…
Afghan hunger crisis deepens as aid funding falls short, UN says
International aid to war-torn Afghanistan has dwindled significantly since 2021, when U.S.-led forces exited the country and the Taliban regained power. The crisis has been…
Nepal’s support system fails women survivors of psychological abuse
Limited counselling and psychological support leave survivors vulnerable to mental disorders, trauma, and long-term emotional distress.