Category: Community
WHO pushes for stronger road safety in Southeast Asia
The World Health Organization (WHO) urges countries in South-East Asia to strengthen road safety measures to reduce traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50% by 2030. It reported that about 1.19 million people died in road crashes worldwide in […]
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 […]
Climate risks rise for Malaysian youth; school disruptions mount in Southeast Asia
More than eight in 10 young people in Malaysia experienced at least one climate-related disaster in the past year, while nearly all are worried about climate change, according to a new UNICEF survey. Climate disasters affect daily life The findings […]
Philippines doubles down on student mental health; expands school mental health workforce
A series of violent incidents involving minors has heightened concerns over student mental health in the Philippines, prompting government agencies to strengthen counseling services in schools. One major challenge is the shortage of guidance counselors. Reports showed that, as of […]
Philippines’ Quezon City logs over 200% increase in Covid-19 case
Quezon City has recorded a rise in Covid-19 cases over the past three weeks, prompting the city’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) to step up case monitoring and disease surveillance. Home to more than 3 million residents, based on the […]
Care economy also a revenue-generating sector, ‘not just welfare’, Selangor politician says
By Mohani Niza The care economy goes beyond welfare and charity and is a revenue-generating sector cutting across employment, investments, and sustainable economic growth. The statement was made by Selangor EXCO member YB Anfaal Saari at a networking hi-tea recently […]
Philippines reports spike in leptospirosis cases, mostly among farmers
The Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 2,177 leptospirosis cases between 4 to 6 January this year, a 6% increase from the same period last year. The health agency said most cases involve farmers, who are often exposed […]
China eyes better health protection for firefighters
Recognizing the high-risk nature of their jobs, China is seeking stronger health safeguards and benefits for firefighters and rescue workers, according to reports. Huang Haihuai, spokesman for the NPC Standing Committee’s Legislative Affairs Commission, said firefighters and rescue workers face […]
Thyroid cancer in Malaysia: Subtle signs until they’re not
Resource persons: Dr Tan Teik Hin, Consultant Nuclear Medicine Physician and Dr Wong Mei Wan, Consultant Breast and Endocrine Surgeon at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC) Thyroid cancer, one of the most treatable cancers, remains under-discussed in Malaysia. According […]
Global Tire Companies Back Healthcare for Rubber Farming Households in Ivory Coast
The Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) has entered a three-year partnership with Berlin-based social enterprise Elucid to provide healthcare access to 1,800 rubber farmers and their households, benefiting around 9,000 individuals in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast). The initiative […]
