Category: Community
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 […]
Fire Bureau, Mental Health Center Launch 24/7 Hotline in PH
The Philippines’ Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), in collaboration with the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH), has initiated a 24/7 mental health hotline, which will be pilot tested in Metro Manila. The hotline (09624584-BFP or 0962 4584 237), launched […]
Elon Musk, Indonesian Health Minister Launch Starlink for Healthcare
Elon Musk and Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin recently launched SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, aiming to enhance healthcare access in Indonesia’s remote regions. According to reports, Musk, who heads SpaceX and Tesla, arrived in Bali for the event […]
Thailand mulls reversal of cannabis decriminalization, sees tighter regulations
Thailand’s recent government proposal seeks to reinstate a ban on recreational cannabis, marking a stark reversal from its decision to decriminalize the plant just 18 months ago. The conservative coalition government, which assumed power last year, is determined to tighten […]
HKUMed identifies this human enzyme as a potential therapeutic target for acute leukemia
A research team, led by Professor Anskar Leung Yu-hung from the Department of Medicine at the School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has pinpointed polo-like kinase 4 (PLK4) as a promising therapeutic target […]
Cancer in Malaysia: Nurturing Awareness, Conquering Late-Stage Challenges
Malaysia faces a challenging struggle against a surge in cancer cases, significantly impacting the country’s health landscape. As reported by the Ministry of Health (MOH), the likelihood of receiving a cancer diagnosis stands at 1 in 10 for men and […]
Roche & MUIS Team Up to Support B40 and M40 Breast Cancer Patients in Sabah Through PERKIPS
The pilot program aims to fund HER-2 positive breast cancer to provide equitable and timely access to innovative Standard-of-Care neoadjuvant therapy. Roche (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has unveiled a distinctive initiative designed to ease the financial burden of treatment for breast […]
