Category: Community
Boy contracted Bird Flu
HONG KONG – A two-year-old boy in Hong Kong has been confirmed as having contracted the Avian Influenza A (H5N1) virus. The boy is currently receiving isolation treatment at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) and his condition is reported to […]
New Checklist for Surgeons
SINGAPORE – The Chapter of General Surgeons, a professional body that represents about 170 such practitioners, has created forms that cover 26 common surgical procedures. This according to them, will improve the way patients are informed of the risks and […]
Stricter laws for Smokers
INDONESIA – The Jakarta and Balikpapan administrations are imposing stricter controls on no-smoking zones. The capital is restricting the placement of smoking rooms to the outside of buildings, while Balikpapan has banned smoking altogether in eight areas. Jakarta city administrators […]
Korea expects more Medical Tourists from Cambodia
CAMBODIA- Korea is expecting more medical tourists from Cambodia this year. Last year, 24,000 Cambodians visited South Korea of which about 100 of them were going for medical services, most of them high-ranking Cambodian government officials, according to Charm Lee, […]
Philippines DOH Dances to Healthy Living
PHILIPPINES – The Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines pulled an entertainment surprise in front of the usual Saturday night crowd (June 2) at a bustling Makati City mall in the form of flash mob. A group of men […]
MAG to provide Medical Care to Bangladesh
SINGAPORE – Medical Asia Group (MAG), a Singapore-based company for marketing health care services of health care centres launched a regional office in Dhaka aiming to provide high quality medical care to Bangladeshi people at affordable prices. “MAG, which is […]
Executive panel to discuss Healthcare IT in Cebu
PHILIPPINES – Cebu could be among the top spots for medical tourism in Asia Pacific but the queen city of the south has some challenges to bring under control such as an increasing customer base with rising quality expectations, long […]
Alcohol consumption and obesity higher in rural Australia, says research
AUSTRALIA – A nationwide study has found that people living in rural Australia are more likely to consume alcohol and be overweight and obese. The Roy Morgan State of the Nation Report 11, which includes a focus on rural Australia, […]
Healthcare Humanity Awards 61 professionals
SINGAPORE – Sixty-one healthcare professionals were honoured at the annual Healthcare Humanity Awards for going the extra mile. Funded by the Courage Fund, which is supported by donations from the public and government, the ceremony gives value to healthcare professional’s […]
New Study to Determine Philippine’s Disaster Medical Preparedness
PHILIPPINES – Health officials in the Philippines are launching a nationwide study to determine whether medical facilities can function during an emergency. With an average of 20 typhoons each year, the island nation is one of the most disaster-prone countries […]
