One dies of Covid-19 in Dhaka
This was the first reported death this year.
Health
Brain-dead organ donors hit record high in Japan in 2024
Of about 900 medical institutions nationwide capable of organ donation, however, only about one-third have actual experience.
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…
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.