Category: Community
Floods disrupt lives of children in Indonesia – Report
Floods and landslides across parts of Sumatra, Indonesia, have left children facing ongoing health risks and extended disruption to their education, even as floodwaters begin to recede in some areas. Needs remain high, especially in remote and cut off communities […]
Financial strain grips Singapore as regional well-being trails global levels – Report
Singapore residents report steady vitality and overall well-being compared to last year, yet financial pressure continues to erode their quality of life. Findings from the Cigna Healthcare International Health Study 2025, which surveyed more than 11,000 people across 13 markets, […]
Thai border hospitals shut as border clashes continue
Thailand has closed ten district hospitals and 173 tambon units along the Cambodian border as fighting continues, prompting patient transfers and reliance on emergency telemedicine. The Public Health Ministry ordered two additional closures on Wednesday, affecting Ban Kruad Hospital in […]
Malnutrition in Malaysia may be more serious than imagined (Misconceptions and Tips)
By Dr Lee Ching Li, Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics at the School of Health Sciences, IMU University, Malaysia Malaysians are known for their love of food, but are we actually getting the nutrients we need? When food is […]
Hong Kong’s high HFMD activity in children prompts call for vigilance
Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health reminded parents and schools anew to stay vigilant as hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) activity continues to rise among children. The agency urged schools to report any […]
Nursing delisted as a “Professional Degree” under new Trump bill
The administration of US President Donald Trump has removed nursing from the list of “professional degree” programs as the Department of Education prepares for major reductions in federal student loan offerings. The details are laid out in President Trump’s “One […]
Thailand’s stricter alcohol law draws flak among tourists and businesses
Thailand has started enforcing tougher alcohol rules that impose fines on anyone caught drinking during restricted hours, a change that places accountability on consumers for the first time since the country introduced its afternoon sales ban more than 50 years […]
Taiwan recalls 150,000 eggs contaminated with pesticide
More than 150,000 eggs potentially contaminated with high levels of pesticide residue have entered the market in 10 administrative regions in Taiwan, the Food and Drug Administration has cautioned consumers. The agency has issued an emergency recall of eggs in […]
Family Medicine recognized as Singapore’s 36th medical specialty
Family medicine has been officially recognized by the Specialists Accreditation Board as Singapore’s 36th medical specialty from November 1, with support from the Ministry of Health (MOH). MOH described the move as a major step in acknowledging the contributions of […]
Trachoma eradicated in Fiji, WHO confirms
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially validated Fiji for eradicating trachoma, a significant public health threat to the country, making it the 26th country to achieve this recognition. Trachoma, a leading cause of blindness globally, is caused by the […]
