Category: Community
Dietitians in high demand
MALAYSIA – To help fight the rising non-communicable disease (NCD) among Malaysians, the Health Ministry announced plans of hiring more dietitians in public hospitals. Health minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said most NCD such as diabetes, high cholesterol and […]
Japan helps Bolster health care in Central Burma
JAPAN – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a memorandum of understanding on equipment assistance last Friday. The agreement involves providing equipment assistance in health care in central Burma and in dam construction in the Irrawaddy Region worth […]
Korea to adopt mental health screening next year
SOUTH KOREA – The country’s Ministry of Health and Welfare plans to conduct psychological tests on all nationals from as early as July next year to detect mental ailments believed to be affecting millions of people in the country. The […]
10,000 People received Free healthcare service
INDONESIA – In commemorating Jakarta’s 485th anniversary this year, Jakarta Provincial Government and Indonesia Buddhist Congregation Representative (Walubi) held another free healthcare service on 23 June at Kemayoran Sport Center, Central Jakarta. The activity targeted to serve 10 thousand poor […]
Malaysia and Brunei reaffirm Commitment to Bolster primary healthcare
Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam have made a collaborative agreement to strengthen primary healthcare. The two countries reaffirmed their commitment to continue health cooperation as agreed upon in a memorandum of agreement inked betweent the respective governments in 2006. This was […]
HPB introduces Health Programme for Youths
SINGAPORE – The Health Promotion Board (HPB) today introduced a programme that aims to encourage youths to develop their personal abilities to help make a difference to the community. The “What Youths Can Do” programme is a collaboration with the […]
Malaysia NGO wants to be Voice for Women healthcare
MALAYSIA – The Obstetrical and Gynecological Society of Malaysia (OGSM) announced its plans to boost healthcare for women in Malaysia. It hopes that through its efforts, it can brand itself as a voice for women facing health conundrums in the […]
Thailand moves to Western-Style toilets
THAILAND – The country’s Health Ministry has announced plans to scrap squat toilets in public facilities and replace them with western-style, sit down loos. The announcement is sure to be welcomed by female travellers who struggle to work out how […]
Singapore ratifies ILO framework for occupational health and safety
SINGAPORE has ratified the International Labour Organisation’s promotional framework for occupational safety and health (OSH) convention. Minister of State for Manpower and National Development, Mr Tan Chuan-Jin, said the ratification will cement Singapore’s commitment to continually improve OSH outcomes for […]
Fishy solution to Fight off Dengue
PHILIPPINES – Government officials have joined a campaign hosted by the Association of Southeast Asia (ASEAN) to fight the spread of mosquitoes that cause dengue or hemmorhagic fever. Health and social workers are urging residents to send text messages through […]
