Category: Community
From kidney receiver to NKF volunteer
While doing housework one day, she got a phone call that changed her life. She was given only five minutes to decide whether to accept a kidney from a brain-dead donor. Former kidney dialysis patient June Yew, 55, grabbed the […]
S’pore launches first expo for the disabled
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s first ever event dedicated to serving the needs of the disabled community will take place at the Singapore Expo from November 2 to 4. Abilities Expo Singapore is a platform dedicated to individuals, families and the society […]
Blood donors set new record
MALACCA – A new record was set in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) when 29 polytechnics in the country teamed up to organise the biggest blood donation drive. The campaign, held simultaneously nationwide for eight hours yesterday, broke the […]
Indonesia sees significant smoking increase
A recent survey on tobacco consumption has reported that the tobacco epidemic in Indonesia is continuing, putting people at a higher risk of smoking-related health problems. The Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS): Indonesia Report 2011 showed that the proportion of […]
Blind girl, 11, produces own CD to raise $80k for treatment
SINGAPORE – Despite her tender age and being almost totally blind, 11-year-old Adelyn Koh has composed four songs and produced her own album – all in hope that the CD sales will raise the $80,000 she needs for her medical […]
China probes claims children fed modified rice
SHANGHAI – China is investigating whether more than 20 children were fed genetically modified rice in a project that involved Chinese and US researchers, state media said Tuesday. The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention had also suspended a […]
Viral Fever of ‘Mixed Culture’ Spreading Rapidly in Gurgaon
Health officials in Haryana revealed that an outbreak of a viral fever of ‘mixed culture’ is increasing rapidly in Gurgaon, even as there have been unconfirmed reports of some deaths. “This is the first time that patients suffering viral fevers […]
Japan: Fake Doctor Examines 2300 Patients
In Japan, a man believed to have no medical licence examines more than 2,300 patients, say sources. The man conducted medical interviews, examined electrocardiograms and explained check-up results to people in 2010-2011 at Takashimadaira Chuo General Hospital in Tokyo, weekend […]
Teen tries to flush baby down toilet after giving birth unexpectedly
A newborn baby was found dead in a toilet bowl in Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital in Kuantan. Kuantan OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Jasmani Yusoff said hospital personnel have detained the baby’s 16-year-old mother for investigations, reported Berita Harian. He said […]
Thais up in arms over toxic waste dumps
THAILAND – Toxic leaks at many garbage disposal sites in Chachoengsao province have upset nearby residents due to treatment methods that appear to be ineffective. Locals have been kept anxious over whether – or when – two relevant agencies will […]
