Flood-hit Pakistan faces malaria outbreak
With the country’s already weak health system and lack of support, the displaced are exposed to swarms of mosquitoes and other hazards like snake and dog bites.
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Dirty water prompts Cebu government to ban swimming off Cordova town
The Department of Health earlier warned that swimming in waters with high fecal coliform bacteria levels can lead to various diseases, such as typhoid fever, hepatitis,…
Shortage of drugs, medical equipment a problem across medical facilities
“Currently, Vietnam has not been able to produce dental anaesthetics, so it is not possible to actively prepare for a source of alternative medicine”, said a doctor at one of…
Philippine health department stresses fossil fuel impact on public health
According to a spokesperson, the Philippines has been seeing the rise of respiratory illnesses due to air pollution, of which fossil fuel is a major contributor.
China faces threat of imported malaria cases
China is seeing an increasing number of cross-border travellers, meaning that the risk of detecting imported malaria cases remains, said an expert.
Too busy to eat healthy meals? ‘Complete’ foods claim to supply all daily nutrients
These products are made in consideration of the standard intake of 33 nutrients as indicated by Japan's health ministry guidelines.
Experts warn of impending ‘twindemic’ in South Korea
Experts said the return of seasonal viruses could make it more difficult to sort out Covid-19 patients from those infected with seasonal flu because many symptoms overlap.
New project launched in Thailand to raise awareness of rare disease
The project seeks to raise awareness about Spinal Muscular Atrophy
‘Emerging infections are not fiction any more’: Expert on preparing for Disease X
Disease X, a new unknown disease that could cause a future epidemic, should be seen as a serious threat to drive preparedness.
China approves world’s first inhalable Covid-19 vaccine
The dose, to be used as a booster only, is an aerosolized version of a vaccine already in use domestically and worldwide.