Category: Community
Dengue outbreak strikes 1,800 in the Central Philippines
A provincial official revealed that dengue fever has surged in the central Philippines, infecting more than 1,800 people and killing at least ten. The number of people struck down by the mosquito-borne disease in the central province of Iloilo this […]
Two new MERS deaths in Saudi: Ministry
RIYADH – A Saudi man and a child have died from the MERS virus, bringing the number of deaths from the respiratory infection in the kingdom to 38, the health ministry said on Sunday. The 53-year-old man died from the […]
India to curb sale of adulterated milk
Expressing concern over the sale of adulterated milk in India, the Supreme Court yesterday said it is a serious issue and action needs to be taken by state governments to curb it. “It is a very serious matter. Undoubtedly, it […]
China’s worried parents drive imported milk sales
CHINA – The first thing customers see as they enter the basement of the Wal-Mart Qinghe store in Beijing is a mountain of imported milk cartons. Half a large stack of Euro-fit whole milk from Germany, selling at 9.9 yuan […]
Respiratory illness hits over 10,000 in hazy Riau
RIAU – The heavy haze which has been engulfing Riau, Indonesia, for the past few weeks, may have started to fade, but the region’s problems are not over yet as the disaster has left an estimated 10,380 residents suffering from […]
AIDS Scientists in Kuala Lumpur in Search for Cure
In Kuala Lumpur, AIDS scientists expressed optimism over their search for a cure for the disease ahead of a major conference with more funding and research breakthroughs boosting their hopes. Thousands of delegates will attend the four-day International AIDS Society […]
Bangladesh: 400 fall Ill after drinking factory water
In Bangladesh around 400 workers fell ill at their garment factory after drinking water at the factory, say sources. The workers were from Rose Dresses Limited, owned by Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) president Atiqul Islam, according to […]
China gets tough to remedy loss of faith in locally made milk powder
BEIJING – When her friends go on an overseas trip, Ms Cheng Hailin, who has a two-year-old daughter, asks them for a big favour. Like many other Chinese parents these days, the 33-year-old teacher does not trust made-in-China infant formula. […]
Drug residue found in Taipei eggs: DOH
TAIPEI – Eight out of 30 randomly tested batches of eggs currently on the market in Taipei were found to contain small amounts of drug residues that could harm humans if overexposed, Taipei City’s Department of Health (DOH) said yesterday. […]
Singapore reports third death from dengue this year
SINGAPORE- Singapore has reported the third death from dengue this year amid an epidemic in the city state. The patient was an 86-year-old man, the Ministry of Health and the National Environment Agency said in a statement on Tuesday evening. […]
