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Healthcare at the crosshairs of crisis in war zones
We have heard the news: Missile attacks in the ongoing Middle East conflict involving Iran and Israel continue to damage major hospitals, disrupting access to essential medical services. The destruction of hospitals and care facilities forces thousands of people out […]
Thailand reviews cannabis law; boosts NCD fight
Rethinking weed policy amid rising health concerns Three years after decriminalizing cannabis, Thailand is reviewing its policy as experts warn of rising youth use, health complications, and lax regulation. At a recent forum, health and legal experts reported that cannabis […]
PH Health Department offers free mental health meds; monitors HIV cases in Caraga
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) announced on June 12 that patients in Metro Manila can now access free medications for mental health conditions at select hospitals and health centers. The initiative, unveiled during the country’s 127th Independence Day, allows […]
MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND 2025: Where Healthcare Meets Innovation
Healthcare professionals, buyers, and industry leaders from across the globe will gather in Bangkok from 10 to 12 September 2025 for MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND 2025—the region’s leading exhibition for medical and healthcare innovations. Organised by Messe Düsseldorf Asia, this 11th […]
Malaysia at risk of extreme heat and current hot weather
It’s not merely the heat – it’s the humidity that poses a lethal threat. Experts warn of a wet-bulb temperature (WBT) threat as Malaysia sweats through a silent, rising danger. And with the heat expected to rise in the coming […]
Losing Asia’s young generation: A quiet crisis in the making
Vietnam ends 2-child policy It’s over. Vietnam abolished its long-running two-child policy in June 2025 after decades of strict enforcement, especially among Communist Party members. Originally introduced to curb rapid population growth, the policy succeeded in bringing fertility rates down […]
Diabetes and high cholesterol cases above national average, says health minister
Cases of diabetes and high cholesterol levels in Kelantan have seen an increase exceeding the national average indicators, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said based on the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023, 16.3% of […]
Cataract Carnival delivers community-driven eye care to Malaysians
In a joint initiative by the Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital and Malaysia’s Ministry of Health, the country’s first Cataract Carnival provided free cataract surgeries to 60 B40 Malaysians over two days. The program aimed to reduce preventable blindness, […]
Top causes of death and disability hound ASEAN’s public health crisis – study
Mental illness, cardiovascular disease, tobacco use, and injuries are now among the leading causes of death and disability in Southeast Asia, according to newly released research from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) and the National University of […]
WHO adopts Malaysia’s resolution on lung health – Minister
A landmark resolution on lung health by Malaysia has been officially adopted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in conjunction with the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) in Geneva, Switzerland. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the adoption […]
