Tag: health
Asia sees spike in respiratory, flu-like illnesses as cold season persists
Not quite the festive news for Asia, where countries are reporting rising cases of super flu. Health authorities have noted an increase in respiratory and seasonal flu cases across the region and are urging the public—especially vulnerable groups such as […]
Dr Sim: Half of Sarawakians overweight
Sarawak no longer has a problem with undernutrition, with about half of its population overweight, says the state’s public health, housing and local government minister, Dr Sim Kui Hian. Sim, who is also a deputy premier, said the state is […]
Health ministry targeting vape ban this year
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is aiming to implement a vape ban, beginning with open pod systems, this year, said Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the ministry would not compromise in enforcing the Control of Smoking […]
Genetic study explains overlap among common psychiatric conditions
Large-scale genetic analysis across disorders An international study has identified extensive genetic overlap across 14 psychiatric disorders, helping explain why multiple diagnoses are common over a person’s lifetime. The research, published on December 10 in Nature, analyzed genetic data from […]
New flu variant detected in the Philippines; no immediate threat – DOH
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) said a flu variant informally referred to as super flu is not a cause for alarm, while surveillance continues. According to Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, the variant has been detected in the Philippines but […]
MIT’s single-pull structures enable rapid field hospital deployment
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (MIT) have developed a method for designing three-dimensional (3D) structures that transform from a flat layout into a curved, fully formed shape with a single pull of a string. The model is suitable […]
MMC allows doctors can keep practising despite APC delays
The Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) has permitted doctors to continue practising while their 2026 Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) applications are processed. This follows a high volume of applications received at the end of last year, which has caused delays in […]
US and Cambodia strengthen health cooperation
The Cambodian and US governments have expanded bilateral health cooperation through new projects aimed at improving accountability, resource management and shared public health outcomes, including the elimination of infectious diseases and the strengthening of surveillance systems. Discussions on the proposed […]
Health secures investment priority in 2026 Philippine budget
Health takes the spotlight in the Philippines’ investment priorities as the government moves to allocate a significant share of the proposed 2026 national budget to key sectors, including health, education and agriculture. The Philippine government has set the 2026 national […]
Australia flags “counterfeit” rabies vaccine in India; manufacturer refutes claims
Australia has issued an advisory warning travellers about counterfeit batches of the rabies vaccine Abhayrab circulating in India since November 2023. The alert, issued by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), states that individuals who received the fake […]
