Category: Health alert
Laos, Thailand firm up joint response to cross-border disease threats
Growing cross-border travel and trade between Laos and Thailand are prompting closer cooperation on public health emergencies, with authorities from both countries conducting a joint response exercise held this week, Tuesday to Wednesday. The drill focused on testing systems for […]
The changing face of heart disease
Resource person: Datuk Dr Rosli Mohd Ali, consultant cardiologist, Cardiac Vascular Sentral Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Malaysians are experiencing heart attacks approximately ten years earlier than those in developed countries. [[1]] Yet many younger adults still view heart disease as something […]
Global cancer cases could reach 35 million by 2050; Asia sees rising cases
Cancer continues to be one of the world’s biggest health challenges, with around 20.6 million new cases and nearly 10 million deaths each year. It remains the second leading cause of death worldwide, behind cardiovascular disease. According to the WHO […]
Asia on alert as Hantavirus cases spur global action
Cruises are regarded as the ultimate stress reliever and the epitome of a dream vacation. But that was likely not the case for the 147 passengers and crew aboard a Dutch-flagged cruise ship where the World Health Organization (WHO) reported […]
From Epic Fury to Epic Risks: global healthcare in peril
Logistics navigating risky waters Iran’s retaliatory airstrikes on US military bases in several Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, along with restrictions on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, have disrupted global trade. Major carriers have ceased using this key […]
Silent kidney risks women should know about
Spokesperson: Dr Rosnawati Binti Yahya, Consultant Nephrologist and Kidney Transplantation Physician, Sunway Medical Centre (SMC) Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is often described as a “quiet disease”, one that progresses silently until damage is advanced. The worldwide prevalence of CKD shows […]
Bangladesh reports confirmed Nipah Virus case – WHO
Bangladesh has reported a confirmed case of Nipah virus infection in the Rajshahi Division, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The International Health Regulations National Focal Point for Bangladesh notified WHO of the case on 3 February 2026. The […]
Nipah Virus triggers health alerts in Asia
Kerala cases highlight localized risk Recent Nipah virus (NiV) cases in India have once again put the disease in the public eye, despite outbreaks remaining largely localized. The latest report from the Indian government confirmed two NiV cases since December […]
Asia sees spike in respiratory, flu-like illnesses as cold season persists
Not quite the festive news for Asia, where countries are reporting rising cases of super flu. Health authorities have noted an increase in respiratory and seasonal flu cases across the region and are urging the public—especially vulnerable groups such as […]
EU gives more teeth to mercury dental filling regulation with global ban
The United Nations has adopted a global ban on the manufacture and trade of mercury-added dental amalgam, with the rules set to take effect on 1 January 2035. The decision was announced on 7 November at the sixth Conference of […]
