Over 11 tonnes of illegally distributed meat seized in Phnom Penh
On Sunday, July 6, the task force, under the General Directorate of Animal Health and Production, intercepted a Hyundai truck which was carrying 502 cartons of frozen meat on the…
Health
India’s Uttar Pradesh promotes cow urine-based remedies for 19 diseases
These products, including toothpaste, ointments, and other medicinal formulations, will be officially integrated into the Ayurvedic medicine system and produced on a large scale.
Measles-infected person visited Osaka Expo on June 21; visitors with symptoms urged to seek medical advice
Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air. It can be transmitted through droplets from coughing or sneezing, as well as by direct contact with an infected person.
Heat wave grips South Korea as monsoon ends early in south
Since May 15, a total of 875 people have been treated for heat-related illnesses and seven deaths have been reported.
HIV surge in the Philippines amid poor sex education, policy gaps
The Philippines faces a surge in HIV infections, with 57 new cases daily, disproportionately affecting young males aged 15-24.
Foreigners may have to pay lump sum for health insurance in some parts of Japan
The move is meant to keep foreign residents from dodging medical fees.
Nepal fears over 60,000 people could get infected with dengue in next three months
Experts call for urgent preparations including, strengthening health facilities and launching effective awareness campaigns.
Shortage of life-saving nutritional diet puts over 40,000 malnourished Nepali children at risk
Nutritional rehabilitation centres in various districts have gone without therapeutic milk formulas and fortified flour for months, and caregivers have been relying on improvised…
120 deaths due to HIV, AIDS in Philippine province of Quezon in last 38 years
From January to February alone this year, at least 58 new HIV cases were reported in the province.
Better incentives vital to retain nurses in face of critical shortage in Malaysia
A total of 2,141 nurses under the Health Ministry left for the private sector between 2020 and 2024. If the current trajectory continues, the shortage of nurses is projected to…