The case for primary mental health care
A mental health complement to a primary care team can help ease the medical provider’s burden by taking care of medication and treatment adherence issues.
Health
Indonesia warns of rabies, as rabid dog bite cases on the rise
Rabies in humans has one of the highest fatality rates of any disease, at nearly 90 percent once symptoms appear, according to a health ministry spokesman.
Indonesia simplifies Covid-19 jab regimen as part of endemic policy
The simplification of the regimen was intended to improve national vaccine coverage for primary and booster doses.
Korea seeks to boost medical tourism as future growth engine
Foreign patients, for medical purposes, will be able to apply for visas online instead of visiting Korean diplomatic missions overseas.
Vietnam to consider downgrading Covid-19 to flu-like status
The Ministry of Health had taken the lead in working with other ministries to build a dossier to reclassify infectious diseases from Class A to Class B.
Bangladesh dengue cases 5 times higher this season
The health minister urged everyone to keep their surroundings clean and seek immediate medical attention if they become infected.
K-culture propels medical tourism in Korea: Survey
The study highlighted that patients inspired by Korean culture were more proactive and invested more in their health care.
Bangkok launches anti-diabetes campaign after survey shows 73% at risk
Seniors are at higher risk of developing diabetes, and since they make up 28 per cent of Bangkok’s population, the city's administration will prioritise raising awareness in…
How Tan Tock Seng Hospital built a cancer survivor a 3D-printed nose
3D printing a prosthetic nose for Mr Lian was a pilot project for the centre. They designed the prosthesis to look practically identical to his original nose.
Nepal to continue Covid vaccination despite waning severity of infection
Officials say that the virus is still circulating in communities and vulnerable populations।