Bhutan’s health ministry, PEMA secretariat expand mental health access
Both are actively working to embed mental health services at every level of the country's healthcare system-primary, secondary, and tertiary care.
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Nepal’s Hindu state debate returns in Congress
The renewed debate has revealed a deep ideological struggle within the grand old party over religion, identity, and voter alignment, especially as new political forces gain ground…
Facing intrusive demands from your employer? Here’s what you can do
Intrusive policies can backfire, causing reputational damage and reduced staff engagement; employees should know their rights and push back.
Thai traders protest $300 million losses, urge urgent resolution of border crisis
Thai traders at Rong Kluea Market in Sa Kaeo province protested earlier today, saying the current one-month border shutdown has caused businesses in the provinces bordering…
Measles-infected person visited Osaka Expo on June 21; visitors with symptoms urged to seek medical advice
Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air. It can be transmitted through droplets from coughing or sneezing, as well as by direct contact with an infected person.
From Karachi to Gaza: Pakistani startup ships prosthetics to child war survivors
Bioniks CEO Anas Niaz says each prosthetic arm costs about $2,500, significantly less than the $10,000 to $20,000 for alternatives made in the United States.
My daughter was almost raped: Sex predators in Malaysia target the very young
There has been a sharp increase in sexual abuse since 2022, police statistics show, with 3,439 cases in 2023 and 1,289 in just the first four months of this year. Rape cases also…
Education crisis persists, jobs gap widens in the Philippines: assessment
The current crisis affecting graduates is not simply a matter of unemployment, but of a skills mismatch rooted in the “structural failure” in the country’s “education to…
Heat wave grips South Korea as monsoon ends early in south
Since May 15, a total of 875 people have been treated for heat-related illnesses and seven deaths have been reported.
33 Thai provinces brace for severe flooding and mudslides this week
The Thai government has issued a nationwide alert, ordering at-risk regions to prepare for flash floods, forest runoff, and landslides until 12th July, with a national warning…