Category: Community
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 […]
E-cigarette makers go to war over EU proposals
Makers and users of electronic cigarettes Tuesday went to war against EU plans to class the devices as medicinal products, saying any such move would end up harming public health. Days before members of the European Parliament vote on a […]
Philippines reports record high HIV cases in July
MANILA – The Philippines has recorded 449 new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in July this year, the highest monthly number since the first case was reported in 1984, the Department of Health (DOH) said Sunday. The July figure […]
