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Philippines breaks ground on Super Health Centers to enhance healthcare access

October 19, 2023
Philippines breaks ground on Super Health Centers to enhance healthcare access

In a significant development, Bacoor City in Cavite, Philippines, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its Super Health Center (SHC). This innovative healthcare facility, launched on 14th October, is poised to address the burgeoning healthcare needs of the city and elevate […]

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Mobile Health Teams Tackle Mental Health Crisis in Remote Afghanistan

October 17, 2023
Kabul, Afghanistan. Photo by Qasim Mirzae

Afghanistan’s northernmost province, known for its harsh winters and isolation, is facing a mental health crisis, particularly among women, according to a report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the principal UN agency working in the field of migration. […]

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STOP Back Pain: World Spine Day’s Call to Action

October 9, 2023
STOP Back Pain: World Spine Day’s Call to Action

Many people frequently experience stiffness and body aches, but if you find yourself facing these issues often, it may be advisable to seek professional assistance to address your poor posture. Common situations in daily life, such as an improperly set […]

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SJMC Advocates for Early Cancer Detection with 3D Mammogram Sponsorship

October 4, 2023
SJMC Advocates for Early Cancer Detection with 3D Mammogram Sponsorship

In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October and the hospital’s 38th anniversary this year, Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC), the flagship hospital of Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care, a joint venture between Ramsay Health Care, Australia and Sime […]

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WHO Supports Lao PDR’s Healthcare with Oxygen Plants in Provincial Hospitals

September 15, 2023
Photo source: WHO

The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) recently inaugurated its second provincial medical oxygen plant at Savannakhet Provincial Hospital. This pivotal development was made possible through the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), marking the first time that the […]

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Malaysia’s ecosystem approach to tackle respiratory syncytial virus

September 6, 2023
Malaysia's ecosystem approach to tackle respiratory syncytial virus

In Malaysia, RSV is one of the most prevalent respiratory viruses, primarily infecting children under three years old. To raise awareness of this relatively unknown respiratory infection, healthcare experts recently convened at a media roundtable titled ‘Taking a Closer Look […]

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IHH Healthcare Malaysia launches campaign to train 1,000 individuals in lifesaving skills

August 17, 2023
IHH Healthcare Malaysia launches campaign to train 1,000 individuals in lifesaving skills

IHH Healthcare Malaysia introduces the ‘Ready For You’ campaign, aiming to equip 1,000 people from various sectors with essential lifesaving skills. The campaign offers complimentary cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training. These skills will empower individuals to […]

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Philippines wins over COVID-19; lifts State of Public Health Emergency

July 24, 2023
Philippines wins over COVID-19; lifts State of Public Health Emergency

On Friday, July 21, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Proclamation No. 297, revoking the State of Public Health Emergency declared by COVID-19 throughout the Philippines. He stated that any previous orders, memoranda, and issuances that are only applicable during […]

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“If Not Now, When?” Campaign Supports Women’s Health, Early Cervical Cancer Detection

June 27, 2023

Cervical cancer is a significant global health issue for women. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cervical cancer ranks as the fourth most prevalent cancer, resulting in approximately 604,000 new cases and 342,000 deaths in 2020 globally. In Malaysia, […]

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Chronic diseases and Flu are a Deadly Combination

June 22, 2023
Professor Dr Tan Maw Pin

By Professor Dr Tan Maw Pin, consultant geriatrician, President of the Malaysian Society of Geriatric Medicine (MSGM) and member of Malaysian Influenza Working Group (MIWG), Dr Aslannif Roslan, Internal Medicine Specialist and Cardiologist from Institut Jantung Negara (IJN), and Associate […]

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