‘Schools must act on warning signs’: Malaysian mental health experts
Positive environments at home and in school could help children develop resilience and reduce the risk of mental health issues or risky behaviours, an expert said.
Health
Majority of breast cancer cases in Philippines diagnosed too late
Only 1 percent of Filipino women, or 540,000 out of an estimated 54 million, have been screened for breast cancer, per a 2023 report by the Philippine Institute for Development…
Officials suspended in India’s Jharkhand as 5 children test HIV positive after blood transfusion
The incident has sparked concern over blood safety standards in Jharkhand’s public health institutions, with rights groups calling for stronger screening mechanisms and…
How can AI democratise rural healthcare in Bangladesh?
To truly harness AI's potential, Bangladesh will need to localise and scale these innovations across the country.
Beyond family: How Singapore can meet the needs of its super-aged era
Current reliance on foreign domestic workers is unsustainable. Experts urge fostering a community-based caregiving approach with more local participation and support.
Love is in the hair: How a wig loan scheme in Singapore helps restore cancer survivors’ confidence
Hair and heart come together as the Breast Cancer Foundation’s complimentary programme, launched in 2005, helps people regain their identity and a sense of normalcy – one…
Nurse their wounds: The Kathmandu Post
Nurses in Nepal are woefully paid. This exploitation of these essential healthcare workers must end.
Philippines must address rising HIV cases: WHO
In the Philippines, long considered among the “fastest-growing HIV epidemics in the Western Pacific region,” the number of new infections rose by 562 percent from 2010 to 2024.
Only 2 in 5 in Singapore know to call an ambulance when someone is having a stroke: Study
Stroke cases in Singapore rose from 5,890 in 2010 to 9,702 in 2022, with a concerning 20 percent rise in younger adults.
Hong Kong researchers unveil AI system to support cancer diagnosis
A key breakthrough is SmartPath’s ability to diagnose several of Hong Kong's most prevalent cancers, including lung, breast, colorectal, and gastric cancer.