Earthquake could force more women to give birth at home
A report on maternal mortality carried out by the National Statistics Office in 2021 showed that for every 100,000 live births, 151 women died from maternity-related complications.
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Cambodia advances national plan to combat malnutrition
The findings of a recent report disclose a concerning trend where nearly 80 per cent of the caloric intake in the country is derived from rice and sugar, with a lack of…
Covid-19 shot during pregnancy cuts baby’s risk of death by almost 80%: Study
The study followed the infants till the age of six months, and found no adverse effects from the vaccine.
Vaccine-maker Hilleman opens $27 million plant in Singapore to bolster pandemic preparedness
It works in tandem with its R&D laboratory to provide biopharmaceutical products, from concept to manufacturing, including high-value vaccines and biologics for Singapore as well…
Hong Kong government rejects 2 additional proposals to boost fertility rate
Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration Cheuk said the proposed annual cash bonus for babies from grassroots communities would mean disbursing a total of HK$200,000 to…
Preventing disease outbreaks a challenge in the quake’s wake
Preventing possible outbreaks in the coming days will be challenging, as people are forced to live in the open amid growing chill, Krishna Bahadur Khatri, information officer at…
Daewoong aims to reshape obesity market with patch-type treatment
Daewoong Pharmaceutical’s new obesity treatment will contain a synthetic peptide semaglutide, similar to a hormone produced in the gut released in response to food to reduce…
Bedbug fear spreads across Seoul
The city has set aside 500 million won ($381,000) to prevent bedbug infestations from spreading, particularly in facilities vulnerable in terms of hygiene.
Experts urge better mpox communication to improve detection, treatment
Experts say the high number of cases that had gone undetected could be due to stigmatisation and the government’s poor risk communication, potentially putting more people at…
Chinese customs scraps requirement for health status declarations
However, people with infectious disease symptoms must cooperate with customs in carrying out health quarantine procedures, including temperature checks, epidemiological…