Amid flu alert, Seoul to launch emergency medical system over Seollal
115 medical clinics and 197 affiliated hospitals have been selected to conduct focused treatment for the flu and other respiratory illnesses.
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On-call shifts for doctors, dentists capped at 18 hours in Malaysian Health Ministry’s pilot project
The new hours would be a shift from from the current limit of between 24 and 33, under a Health Ministry pilot project that starts in February.
Police initiate investigations into mysterious death of 14 people in Indian village
Health Minister Sakina Itoo Wednesday said the medical reports of tests conducted by various national level health institutions do not show any medical reason for these deaths.
Getting rich without getting fat: The challenge of developing countries
As developing countries, Indonesia and Mexico face double problems since hunger and obesity exist like two sides of a coin.
New milestone in organ transplants in Vietnam: 21 people saved in six days
These included four heart transplant patients, one patient with a simultaneous liver-kidney transplant, three liver transplant patients and seven kidney transplant patients.
Donation supports breastfeeding initiative in Brunei
Women’s Institute of Brunei Darussalam donated breastfeeding nursing covers to the Ministry of Health. It helps mothers breastfeed their children more comfortably in public…
Traditional Chinese medicinal ingredients are intertwined with its culinary culture
Given that traditional Chinese medicinal ingredients are so intertwined with Chinese culinary culture, most people of Chinese descent firmly believe in the healing and health…
Johor healthcare to get significant boost following JS-SEZ agreement, says chief minister
Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi also highlighted discussions on how the JS-SEZ could enhance access to better healthcare services and improve the efficiency of the health…
Cold weather and snowfall in Nepal may delay HPV drive in some mountain districts
Officials plan to postpone the vaccination campaign in affected areas to March, when snow melts.
Thailand to produce 100,000-400,000 doses of avian flu vaccine yearly
The Government Pharmaceutical Organization plans to expand its production capacity to obtain industrial-level licenses and to develop vaccine production in accordance with current…