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.
Health
Rising child and maternal deaths expose cracks in healthcare in Malaysia’s Sabah
Chong questioned whether the RM173.56mil allocation for the Sabah Women, Health and Community Wellbeing Development Ministry was sufficient to address what he described as a…
World’s lowest birth rate? You may be surprised by these Korean women’s struggles to have baby
South Korea is notorious in recent years for the world’s lowest fertility rate. Yet the countless couples who desperately want children and carry heavy financial and…
Malaysia reports significant decline in dengue deaths
Dengue cases nationwide declined by 56.5% to 51,046 cases as of Dec 6, compared with 118,291 cases recorded throughout 2024.
Push for expansion of Vietnam’s elderly day-care centres
The country's elderly care system remains in its infancy. Fewer than 30 percent of communes and wards have models to support older persons, while the number of specialised care…
Singapore’s migrant workers to get better clinic access; MOM to launch portal for health plan enrolment
Announcing changes to the healthcare scheme that covers many such workers – the Primary Care Plan Manpower Minister Leng said there will be more clinics under the scheme, which…
Living with stigma, state inaction: What it’s like for some of Indonesia’s HIV-positive kids
Health advocates highlight the need for integrated social support as stigma against HIV persists.
Explainer: Super flu in Pakistan ‘warrants caution but no need to panic’, say health experts
Surge in flu cases driven primarily by influenza A(H3N2) and an emerging subclade known as subclade K, according to WHO.
Hong Kong blaze: 1-year mental support scheme launched for bereaved families
Hong Kong's Hospital Authority will train the staff of relevant social service organisations by enhancing their knowledge of and skills in responding to reactions and stress…
Pakistan’s health minister launches last nationwide polio campaign of 2025, notes decline in cases
Pakistan is one of the last two countries in the world, alongside Afghanistan, where polio remains endemic.