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Over 1,000 tons of Fukushima water dumped after typhoon
TOKYO – The operator of the leaking Fukushima nuclear plant said Tuesday that it dumped more than 1,000 tons of polluted water into the sea after a typhoon raked the facility. Typhoon Man-yi smashed into Japan on Monday, bringing with […]
Many new kidney patients are also diabetic
PETALING JAYA – Almost 60 per cent of over 5,800 new kidney patients who require dialysis or kidney transplants last year have diabetes. The 20th Malaysian Dialysis and Transplant Registry 2012 said 11 per cent suffered from hypertension, which is […]
Healthcare in Malaysia is still cheaper than in other countries: Minister
GEORGE TOWN – Healthcare in Malaysia is still cheaper than in other countries despite rising costs, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam. “The increase in healthcare cost is a global phenomenon and comparatively, Malaysia’s is still cheaper and […]
Major Thai medical and healthcare show kicks off with more opportunities, larger foreign participation
On its sixth edition, Medical Fair Thailand, which is being held 12-14 September , has opened at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC), showcasing an array of medical and healthcare products and services from 400 of the industry’s best […]
Encephalitis claims over 200 lives in Gorakhpur
The deaths of over 200 people, mostly children, due to an outbreak of viral encephalitis were confirmed by health officials in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Symptoms associated with encephalitis include headache, fever, convulsions, drowsiness, fatigue and the inflammation of the brain. […]
Singapore smokers undeterred by gruesome images on packs
SINGAPORE – A recent study in Britain found that graphic warnings on cigarette packs do not deter young smokers. Singaporeans say they could have told the British that. Nearly all of the 100 people polled by The Sunday Times last […]
Infectious diseases kill 1,497 in China in August
BEIJING- A total of 1,497 people died of infectious diseases on the Chinese mainland in August, with AIDS the top cause of death, according to figures released by health authorities on Monday. AIDS infections resulted in 1,102 deaths last month, […]
Dengue cases up again, chikungunya still high
SINGAPORE – The dreaded dengue is on the rise again after being on the decline for almost two months. There were 386 cases last week and between Sunday and 3pm yesterday, another 382 people have come down with the disease. […]
Thai health ministry to investigate ‘medicine mix-up
THAILAND – The Public Health Ministry will set up a panel to probe an alleged mistake that led to two medicines being put in the wrong packages and distributed to hospitals nationwide. Minister Pradith Sinthawanarong received a report that the […]
Philippine president signs law on food safety
MANILA- Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III has approved a law that aims to protect consumers from trade malpractices and substandard or hazardous products, Malacanang, the presidential palace, said Tuesday. Aquino signed recently Republic Act No. 10611, otherwise known as […]
