Category: Community
Vietnam releases fund to fight bird flu
HANOI – The Health Ministry of Vietnam has approved a new 23-million-dollar fund to tackle bird flu after new strains of the virulent disease emerged in the country this year. The fund, made up of US$ 13 million of aid […]
Pay increase for healthcare workers
SINGAPORE – Great news for healthcare workers in the public sector, the government has announced its plans to increase their pay, costing some SG$200 million for the next two years. The pay increases are to ensure salaries of healthcare professionals […]
Public raises concerns over healthcare costs, manpower capacity
SINGAPORE – Rising costs and manpower capacity were the main issues raised in the healthcare initiatives session during the recent budget debate. Over 100 participants took part in a dialogue session, chaired by Health Minister Gan Kim Yong and Minister […]
OMG! Celebrities promoting healthy eating
PHILIPPINES – Celebrities are working with the Philippines government in a nationwide media campaign to lift the consumption of fresh produce and fight malnutrition among young people. Oh My Gulay! (Oh My Vegetables! in English) is a project that takes […]
