Eid holiday, rain spark fear of dengue spike in Bangladesh
Entomologists caution that without proper precautions from both city authorities and Dhaka residents, vacant homes and unchecked water sources could become breeding grounds for…
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In Malaysia, mainstream and social media urged to observe ethical reporting in suicide cases
Among the objectives of the guidelines include preventing imitative suicides, promoting help-seeking behaviour, enhancing public awareness and education, as well as supporting…
Surge in COVID-19 cases: Virus making a comeback in Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, US
Between May 25 and 30, Thailand reported 65,880 new COVID-19 cases with three fatalities. In Malaysia, the Health Ministry said an average of 600 cases were reported each week…
HIV cases in Philippines surge 500%, prompting health department call for emergency
The number of confirmed HIV cases per day in the country reached 57 from January to March this year, marking a 500 percent increase—the highest in the Western Pacific Region.
This Pakistani organisation is launching a course to educate young girls on menstrual health
The four-module course is free of cost and is being conducted online by PCOS Helps for girls aged 10 to 18.
Malaysia leads medical tourism charge
Apart from being cost-effective, foreign patients are keen on the transparent healthcare plans offered by Malaysian private hospitals.
Young Filipinos worry about financial, job security: report
Filipinos aged 18 to 34, however, are also among the most proactive in seeking help, a new report found.
Bangladesh needs an efficient healthcare system: The Daily Star
An unimplemented health budget remains a major concern.
Stunting declines in Indonesia, but underlying risks remain
Although the 19.8 percent prevalence is 0.3 percentage points lower than the 2024 target set by the National Development Planning Agency, it still represents an estimated 4.48…
Hazardous materials found in kids’ items from Chinese platforms in Seoul
In the latest safety inspection conducted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government on 24 items of summer shoes and clothing for children from AliExpress, Shein and Temu, 14 were…