Covid-19 infection waning, but vaccinations still crucial: S’pore Health minister
But the country’s population resilience has strengthened due to vaccinations, boosters to keep them updated and recovery from infections, said Mr Ong.
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Malaysia’s Health department to act on pufferfish sale
An industry insider said only two out of over 120 species of pufferfish are considered safe to consume, making it risky to eat the fish.
Medical helper for hire
A social media platform has fuelled the emergence of a new occupation — medical guide — that is useful to patients seeking health care in China.
3 out of 10 kids had mental problems during Covid-19: Survey
Of the 9,607 elementary students who took the survey, 57 percent said they did not ask for help despite these psychological difficulties.
Disruption feared as South Korea’s doctors announce strike over nursing bill
The association said they would hold a series of protests if the government does not accommodate their demands.
Leaving ICU to die at home, surrounded by family and familiar comforts
Called IAmGoingHome, the project was started in Oct 2022 by medical teams from both the ICU and Supportive Care and Palliative Medicine at the hospital.
80 per cent of dengue cases in Kolkata originated from South Kolkata: Study
The study said that it was likely due to breeding grounds like vacant land and water bodies were more abundant in South Kolkata.
The worrying connection between durians and dengue
With the start of durian season, there is a noticeable increase in dengue cases as durian shells that are improperly disposed of can become sites for mosquitos to breed in.
Jobs in healthcare, not tech, are more future-proof: Survey
Jobs in the medical fields often involve much more human-to-human interaction, which for now seem hard to replace with generative AI programs.
Health issues holding back young K-pop stars
The ailments vary from physical to psychological problems, but the trend of K-pop idols taking leave due to their deteriorating health is nothing new.