Category: Community
Japan sees rise in work-related mental illness, with power harassment as a leading cause
Japan has seen a record surge in work-related mental health cases, with 1,055 incidents officially recognized in fiscal 2024—an increase of 172 from the previous year and the first time the figure has crossed the 1,000 mark, according to data […]
Healthcare at the crosshairs of crisis in war zones
We have heard the news: Missile attacks in the ongoing Middle East conflict involving Iran and Israel continue to damage major hospitals, disrupting access to essential medical services. The destruction of hospitals and care facilities forces thousands of people out […]
Thailand reviews cannabis law; boosts NCD fight
Rethinking weed policy amid rising health concerns Three years after decriminalizing cannabis, Thailand is reviewing its policy as experts warn of rising youth use, health complications, and lax regulation. At a recent forum, health and legal experts reported that cannabis […]
PH Health Department offers free mental health meds; monitors HIV cases in Caraga
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) announced on June 12 that patients in Metro Manila can now access free medications for mental health conditions at select hospitals and health centers. The initiative, unveiled during the country’s 127th Independence Day, allows […]
Losing Asia’s young generation: A quiet crisis in the making
Vietnam ends 2-child policy It’s over. Vietnam abolished its long-running two-child policy in June 2025 after decades of strict enforcement, especially among Communist Party members. Originally introduced to curb rapid population growth, the policy succeeded in bringing fertility rates down […]
Cataract Carnival delivers community-driven eye care to Malaysians
In a joint initiative by the Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital and Malaysia’s Ministry of Health, the country’s first Cataract Carnival provided free cataract surgeries to 60 B40 Malaysians over two days. The program aimed to reduce preventable blindness, […]
SEACare 2025 wraps up with RM 1.1 billion in potential sales; Sets stage for bigger return in 2026
As Malaysia continues to strengthen its position as Southeast Asia’s hub for healthcare and pharmaceuticals—with strategic alliances and high-level participation across medtech, biopharma, digital health, and more—the SEA Healthcare & Pharma Show (SEACare) 2025, the region’s premier healthcare, medical, and […]
Unseen and unspoken: Mental health among Asian mothers
Motherhood is often portrayed as a joyous and fulfilling experience, but for many women, it is shadowed by a range of mental health challenges. Globally, about 10-20% of women experience mental health issues during pregnancy or in the first year […]
Digital health passport helps India’s informal women workers access service
In India’s informal economy, where over 90% of the workforce resides, millions of women face a barrier that’s as invisible as it is consequential: the absence of valid, verifiable identity. For many, the inability to present consistent documentation, whether due […]
India, SCO nations boost health cooperation at ministerial meet in China
Member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) reaffirmed their commitment to collaborative health development at the Eighth Meeting of Health Ministers on April 28, 2025. Held in Xi’an, the gathering included health officials from China, India, Iran, Russia, and […]
