The cost of marrying off girls too soon
Child marriage is closely linked to high adolescent pregnancy rates. Girls under 18 have little control over their reproductive health and limited autonomy in making reproductive…
Health
In Bangladesh, two die of dengue, 195 hospitalised in 24hrs
According to DGHS, 1,032 patients are currently undergoing treatment at different hospitals, including 734 outside Dhaka.
New study to look at impact of food allergies in Singapore children, as cases rise
Allergies to eggs, milk and peanuts are more common in younger children, while teens and young adults tend to report shellfish allergies. Emergency visits for food-related…
Malaysian doctor helps develop simpler oesophageal cancer screening test
The current method of monitoring is via endoscopy, where a long tube with a camera is inserted through the mouth and down into the oesophagus. In contrast, the team from the…
Waste processing rate in Indonesia only reaches 10 percent
Aside from the poor waste processing rates at landfills, the scarcity of public waste disposal and management facilities across the country has led many people to burn their…
Mystery $42 billion Chinese medical fortune collapses in days
When Mr Au Yat-Gai was worth US$33 billion on paper, he was not in his Hong Kong office. One week later, when his net worth plunged to US$10.1 billion, he was not around either.…
Concerns rise as some Korean teens seem to take suicide lightly
Teen suicide rate rises to 7.9 deaths per 100,000 teens in 2023, as experts call for stronger mental health support.
Vaccinations stall globally as Pakistan sees 2nd highest number of zero-dose children in South Asia
419,000 Pakistani children fall into that category.
Obesity on the rise in Vietnam, outpacing regional neighbours
The country is experiencing a 38 percent increase in overweight and obesity rates.
Malaysia’s Finance and Health Ministries form new committee to address private healthcare costs
The committee will include representatives from both ministries and Bank Negara Malaysia supported by a consultative council comprising key stakeholders in the private healthcare…