Reinfection, late hospitalisation to blame for rising dengue death in Bangladesh
Until yesterday morning, Oct 1, 166 patients have died so far this year -- 80 of whom died in July alone -- and the number of dengue cases stands at 32,082.
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Up to 1.1m Singapore residents will receive higher healthcare subsidies from Oct 1, says Health Minister
The monthly per capita household income threshold for each subsidy tier will be raised by $100 to $800.
Waste water treatment goes high-tech in Thimphu
The automated waste treatment plant in Babesa cleans six to eight million litres of waste water daily.
More Singaporeans travelling to Africa despite mpox
Numbers have not waned despite the new, deadlier strain of the mpox virus – which originated in the East African Democratic Republic of Congo in September 2023 – being…
Suspected mpox patient denied tests for hours by multiple hospitals in South Korea
Samples for mpox tests can be taken only by some hospitals with an infectious disease control department, according to Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency guidelines.
School canteen closed in Ipoh, Malaysia after over 100 get food poisoning
“Based on our initial investigation, it is suspected that the cause for the food poisoning was from a chocolate drink and fried chicken dish that were prepared in the school…
Philippine scientists develop innovative and affordable orthopaedic devices
Called the “iFix Project,” it aims to provide a cost-effective, locally produced alternative to traditional metal external fixators, which are often expensive and inaccessible…
Boy’s emergency medical treatment delayed 2 hours due to staff shortage in Busan hospital
While the boy's condition turned out to not be fatal, the mother told local media that she was terrified that her son may not be able to receive treatment during the two-hour…
She lost son to suicide. Now she is on front line of suicide prevention in South Korea
In the beginning, Park found comfort in support group meetings. Over time, she gradually transformed into someone who offers comfort to others. The Han River hotline service is a…
Wolbachia-infected mosquito eggs ready to fight dengue in West Jakarta
The process involves health authorities distributing buckets filled with water and up to 150 Wolbachia-infected mosquito eggs. The buckets are placed in a suitable environment for…