Tag: health
Thailand rolls out local botulism treatment at lower cost
Thai researchers have developed and registered a domestically produced botulinum antitoxin, cutting treatment costs while strengthening the country’s pharmaceutical security and emergency preparedness. On 28 July, Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploytalay Laksameesangchan announced that the Thai Food and Drug Administration had […]
KAIST develops chip to predict brain tumor treatment response
A Korean research team has developed a patient-specific chip that recreates glioblastoma tumor cells and their surrounding blood vessel environment, potentially allowing treatment responses to be predicted more accurately for individual patients. South Korea’s national research university, KAIST, announced on […]
Pasir Gudang Hospital fully operational December 2026 – Dzulkefly
The current staffing level at the Pasir Gudang Hospital (HPG) stands at 48 per cent, involving 1,075 personnel since it began operations in August last year, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said staffing would be increased in […]
Laos, Thailand firm up joint response to cross-border disease threats
Growing cross-border travel and trade between Laos and Thailand are prompting closer cooperation on public health emergencies, with authorities from both countries conducting a joint response exercise held this week, Tuesday to Wednesday. The drill focused on testing systems for […]
Japan approves US$187.82 mn loan for Philippine health care programs
The Philippines has secured a US$187.82 million (approximately PHP11.53 billion) loan from Japan to strengthen the implementation of its Universal Health Care (UHC) program, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced. The Philippines and Japan recently signed the diplomatic notes […]
The changing face of heart disease
Resource person: Datuk Dr Rosli Mohd Ali, consultant cardiologist, Cardiac Vascular Sentral Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Malaysians are experiencing heart attacks approximately ten years earlier than those in developed countries. [[1]] Yet many younger adults still view heart disease as something […]
OS+H Asia’s 15th Edition showcases strong industry participation with a vibrant show floor and global reach
With visitor registration well underway, OS+H Asia 2026, the region’s premier biennial exhibition for workplace safety and health, is set to return to Singapore from 9–11 September 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Expo, Hall C. The 15th edition will bring […]
Melaka raises cancer screening fund to RM850,000
The Melaka state government has increased its allocation for free cancer screenings to RM850,000 this year under the MBio Sihat Programme, up from RM700,000 annually in 2024 and 2025. State Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee […]
Global cancer cases could reach 35 million by 2050; Asia sees rising cases
Cancer continues to be one of the world’s biggest health challenges, with around 20.6 million new cases and nearly 10 million deaths each year. It remains the second leading cause of death worldwide, behind cardiovascular disease. According to the WHO […]
JKNS: Lab tests confirm no leptospirosis in viral Selangor case
Laboratory tests have confirmed that a patient admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital in Selangor on July 7 with suspected leptospirosis did not contract the disease, the Selangor State Health Department (JKNS) said today. In a […]
