Category: Community
Asia Sees Rising Mpox Cases; Takes Action with Control and Treatment Measures
Bracing from another health crisis? Since May 2022, monkeypox (now named mpox), caused by Clade I and Clade II of the monkeypox virus, a species of the genus Orthopoxvirus, has been reported in both non-endemic and endemic countries. Notably, many […]
Cambodia Reaffirms ASEAN Health Cooperation Pledge
Cambodia’s Minister of Health, Chheang Ra, reaffirmed the country’s dedication to improving the health and well-being of ASEAN citizens by strengthening cooperation with ASEAN and its dialogue partners. The commitment was announced during the 16th ASEAN Health Ministers’ Meeting (AHMM) […]
WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak in Africa a Public Health Emergency of International concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other African countries a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005). […]
Japan’s Health Ministry Mulls Wider Availability for Abortion Pill
Japan’s Health Ministry is exploring the expansion of availability for the country’s first approved abortion pill, potentially allowing its use in clinics without inpatient facilities. Currently, the medication is restricted to hospitals with inpatient capabilities. This consideration follows a national […]
Indonesia Extends Abortion Window for Medical Emergencies, Rape in New Health Law
On July 26, Indonesian President Joko Widodo signed Government Regulation (PP) Number 28 of 2024, extending the legal window for abortions in rape cases from six to 14 weeks gestation. Abortion remains largely illegal in Indonesia, with exceptions only for […]
Save the Children Cambodia Seeks to Address Child Wasting
Save the Children Cambodia recently presented its report, “Informative Research Findings on the Child Wasting Issue,” which investigates malnutrition among children in Kampong Cham, Kampong Chhnang, and Koh Kong provinces in the country. The forum aimed to gather stakeholder input […]
WHO Launches Guidance to Enhance Self-Care in Health Systems Worldwide
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidance to assist countries in integrating effective self-care interventions into their healthcare systems. These interventions include medicines, diagnostic and monitoring devices, and digital tools, empowering individuals to manage diseases, prevent illnesses, and […]
Strategies for Active Ageing, Retirement in Malaysia
By Ms Lee Yin Lan, Lecturer at the School of Accounting and Finance at Taylor’s Business School, Faculty of Business and Law, and member of the Active Ageing Impact Lab at Taylor’s University Retirement is a significant period in one’s […]
More Filipino Adults, Elderly at Risk for Osteoporosis – Report
Osteoporosis, a condition that leads to weakened bones and increased risk of fractures, is becoming a significant health concern among Filipino adults and the elderly, according to findings by the Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research […]
Philippines Reports First Death Due to Vaping-Related Lung Injury
On May 31, the Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) announced the country’s first death attributed to e-cigarette or vaping use-associated lung injury (EVALI). The victim, a 22-year-old resident of Laguna, Philippines, died from a heart attack following severe lung damage […]
