Drug demand rises over surge in ‘walking pneumonia,’ flu
To avoid a medicine shortage, Daewon Pharmaceutical has started boosting the production of fever medicines and antibiotics, according to reports on December 6 citing…
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Jakarta reports infections linked to ‘mystery pneumonia’
The Jakarta agency’s report on suspected cases follows a Health Ministry circular released in late Nov that urges health workers to closely monitor respiratory infections and…
Marcos tests positive for COVID-19 but will conduct online meetings
President Marcos, who also got Covid-19 last year but recovered, urged Filipinos to remain vigilant of their health.
China combats surge of respiratory illnesses of known pathogens
Mi Feng, National Health Commission spokesman, said vaccination must be stepped up for vulnerable groups such as older adults and children to lower the risk of infection.
Malaysia’s pharmacies all prepped and ready to go
Malaysian Pharmacists Society president Amrahi Buang agreed that people are more aware of the disease and know what to do even with a rise in cases.
China’s hospitals rise to challenge of respiratory illnesses
Parents in a number of cities have prepared themselves and their children for long waits at hospitals as China experiences rising numbers of respiratory illness cases driven by…
Surge in respiratory illnesses in China caused by known pathogens: Experts
Children are among the worst affected this winter, with pediatric hospitals saying they are handling a record number of patients and waiting time in the outpatient department is…
Ramdev says COVID-19 vaccination a ‘big scam’; hits out at modern medicine
He also attacked the coronavirus vaccination regime, its procedure and the haste shown by the government in inoculating people.
Pandemic hospital in Beijing turned into housing
The former treatment facility has been turned into 4,910 rooms each of 18 square meters available to the public for $167 a month, without the need for a down payment or other…
BNPB to form task force to combat rabies outbreak in East Nusa Tenggara
The minister also said BNPB would use ready-to-use funds to support the task force’s operations, including the additional vaccines and equipment necessary for rabies vaccination…