Contaminated water tragedy in India’s Indore leaves many dead, hundreds ill, answers still missing
Among the dead is a six-month-old boy whose birth had come after a decade of waiting for his family.
Health
What’s next for Singapore’s healthcare – and the top stories of 2025
More care options for seniors and greater support for mental wellness are among the changes Singapore’s healthcare sector will see in 2026.
South Korea’s youth mental health cases increase by 76% in 4 years
The trend appears to reflect a broader global rise in youth mental health concerns as well as a reduced reluctance towards seeking clinical mental health care in Korea.
Japan Medical Safety Body to review all accidental death reports with AI
The organization receives accident reports from medical institutions when a patient dies unexpectedly in a clinical setting.
Delhi wakes up to ‘severe’ air quality; multiple areas record AQI above 400
These readings indicate a significant worsening of air quality across large swathes of the capital.
Man who had unpasteurised milk daily is only known bovine TB case in Singapore
TB remains a global public health threat, though it is curable and the spread is preventable.
Thai Public Health Ministry to resume full services at border district hospitals
In addition to reopening district hospitals in Sa Kaeo and other border provinces, the ministry will send medical teams to provide counselling to families of fallen soldiers and…
Nepal’s workplaces still fail new mothers
The absence of breastfeeding-friendly workplaces has been forcing women to choose between childcare and career. Experts urge policy action.
Firecracker injuries now over 100: Philippine health department
In a report released on Sunday, the DOH revealed that it has monitored 112 cases since Dec. 21, about 26 percent lower than the same period last year.
Dengue cases in Singapore hit 7-year low in 2025 amid global decrease
There were 3,990 cases of dengue reported as at Dec 26 – a drop of about 70 percent from the 13,651 cases seen in 2024.