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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 […]
Chinese epidemiologist dismisses “AIDS-like disease” concerns
BEIJING — A Chinese epidemiologist on Tuesday dismissed public concerns over a latest immunodeficiency disease, after media likened the disease to AIDS due to their similarity in symptoms. Scientists from the United States, Taiwan and Thailand said neutralizing anti-interferon autoantibodies […]
WHO Says Polio-free Southeast Asia is Within Reach
South east Asia is heading toward a polio free label with 11 countries in Southeast Asia region now on track to declaring the region polio-free. The last case of wild polio virus in the region was reported in Jan 2011 […]
Lebanon Smoking Ban Takes Effect, Sparking Anger in Public
A smoking ban in all closed public spaces, including coffee shops, restaurants and bars, went into force in Lebanon on Monday under new legislation. In a country considered a “smokers’ paradise,” the law took effect a year ago in […]
Use of ‘Gutter Oil’ in Antibiotics to be Probed in China
Chinese authorities revealed that they are investigating allegations that pharmaceutical companies are using gutter oil in the production of antibiotics rather than using the more expensive soybean oil. According to the BBC, gutter oil is reprocessed kitchen waste dredged from […]
School Children Fell Sick in China
In China, 90 school kids hospitalized with food poisoning, say local authorities. The latest case of suspected food poisoning linked to school meals was reported at a primary school in Boluo County, the county government said in a statement, reported […]
Bird flu cases on the rise in Vietnam
HA NOI – Blue-ear disease in pigs and bird flu have increased significantly in several cities and provinces over the past three weeks, according to a report on the diseases released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Department […]
