Singapore to recognise medical grads from 9 more foreign universities
The move will help Singapore be better able to meet the growing demand for doctors as the population ages, said the Health Ministry and Singapore Medical Council in a joint…
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Vietnam’s Minister of Health responds to legislators’ concerns about e-cigarettes, heated tobacco
Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan hopes a proposal banning e-cigarettes and heated tobacco would be considered in the session and that the NA would issue a decision to ban these…
ASEAN, Canada work together for health security
Through data analytics, visualization and communication, ASEAN member states are leveraging cutting-edge technology to increase their preparedness and ability to anticipate,…
Over 11m children under 5 in peril as they breathe toxic air in Pakistan’s Punjab, UNICEF warns
The Air Quality Index for seven cities in Punjab was above 400 today, reaching 774 in Sialkot. The index ranks AQI above 300 as “hazardous” to health.
Flu season sees rising cases in Malaysia
General practitoner Dr BS Goh said people of any age can catch the influenza virus. He advises annual vaccination as the primary and most effective way to prevent influenza and…
Sting operations, whistle-blowers and detailed menus: China doubles down on food safety
Eateries will soon have to disclose how dishes were prepared including ingredients, and whether their dishes contain pre-cooked items, as well as describe flavour profiles and…
Only one-third of young diabetic South Koreans receiving treatment: data
Nearly 1 in 5 South Koreans aged 19-39 are showing signs of prediabetic conditions, with the ratio rising to 1 in 3 among men in their 30s.
To breathe or not to breathe?
The onset of smog season in October results in a decline in air quality across Punjab, on either side of the Pakistan-India border. Lahore and Delhi are traditionally the worst…
Let’s Talk About Death: Who will care for my special needs sister when I die?
In 2022, Mr Nazri Omar started suffering a run of personal tragedies. He lost his mother due to renal failure, suffered a debilitating stroke and then lost his father to dementia…
From extra time off to health issue: The evolution of Cambodia’s smoking culture
Data reflects changing attitudes, with 95% of Cambodians supporting higher cigarette taxes and nearly 96% advocating for price increases on tobacco products.