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Intco launches new syntex gloves, a sustainable alternative to natural latex
China-based Intco Medical has introduced Syntex, its patented synthetic disposable latex glove designed to replace natural latex in healthcare, food processing, and industrial settings. The gloves meet EN455, EN374, FDA, and EU CE standards, ensuring compliance and safety. Syntex offers […]
India struggles with low breast cancer screening – study
India ranks among the countries with the poorest breast cancer screening coverage, with only 1.3% of women aged 45 and older undergoing mammograms, according to a new study in BMC Public Health. This figure falls far below the global average […]
China expands traditional medicine supply with larger cultivation areas
China’s production of traditional Chinese medicinal (TCM) materials has been steadily increasing, with planting areas now spanning approximately 50 million mu (3.33 million hectares), according to Liu Lihua from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. This expansion, which has […]
Classes suspended in Manila amid extreme heat
Several schools in the Philippines’ National Capital Region suspended classes on Monday, 3 March, due to soaring temperatures, with the heat index expected to reach up to 42°C. In Manila, afternoon classes in all public and private schools were canceled […]
Audit sought for Philippines public health funds; health dept seeks more budget
The Philippines’ Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Health (DOH) have requested the Commission on Audit to conduct a special audit of previously released funds for Public Health Emergency Benefits and Allowances (PHEBA). The review aims […]
Taiwan’s Health Ministry outlines emergency response to hospital congestion
Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare has introduced three short-term response strategies to ease hospital congestion: optimizing bed allocation, enhancing regional hospital coordination, and improving hierarchical medical information. Additionally, the ministry is reviewing adjustments to health insurance benefits and reinforcing […]
ITRMC acquires Philippines’ first helium-free MRI in Gov’t healthcare
The Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC) in the Philippines has become the first government hospital in the country to acquire a helium-free magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, enhancing diagnostic precision while promoting sustainability. The state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla MRI, […]
Learning challenges in Malaysian children and their wider impact
Learning difficulties in children are challenges that extend beyond academics, often affecting their emotional well-being, social skills, and ability to navigate daily life. In Malaysia, approximately 7.4% of children experience developmental delays, as reported by the National Health and Morbidity […]
Thai experts warn against eating raw meat after tapeworm case
Thailand’s medical experts have issued a warning following a recent case of beef tapeworm infection linked to consuming “Soi Ju,” a Thai dish made from raw minced beef. Dr Natkaphat Rattanapithun, consultant at the Parasitic Disease Research Centre and chairman […]
Philippine’s Cebu integrates Chinese medicine into healthcare training
The Philippine provincial government of Cebu has partnered with Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine to train local doctors in alternative healing practices. This collaboration aims to introduce traditional Chinese medicine, including herbal treatments, acupuncture, and naturopathy, to government and […]
