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Climate risks rise for Malaysian youth; school disruptions mount in Southeast Asia
More than eight in 10 young people in Malaysia experienced at least one climate-related disaster in the past year, while nearly all are worried about climate change, according to a new UNICEF survey. Climate disasters affect daily life The findings […]
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 […]
Japan approves US$187.82 mn loan for Philippine health care programs
The Philippines has secured a US$187.82 million (approximately PHP11.53 billion) loan from Japan to strengthen the implementation of its Universal Health Care (UHC) program, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced. The Philippines and Japan recently signed the diplomatic notes […]
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 […]
Philippines doubles down on student mental health; expands school mental health workforce
A series of violent incidents involving minors has heightened concerns over student mental health in the Philippines, prompting government agencies to strengthen counseling services in schools. One major challenge is the shortage of guidance counselors. Reports showed that, as of […]
The state of nutrition in Asia: Can Asia meet Its nutrition goals?
Food scarcity remains a major challenge in many parts of the world. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) an estimated 808 million people—about 9.9% of the global population—are expected to live on less than US$3.00 a day in 2025. […]
A squint could be your eyes’ warning sign
It often starts with something easy to dismiss. A toddler tilts her head while watching television. A student struggles to read the whiteboard and begins squinting in class. A parent avoids driving at night because oncoming headlights seem unusually bright. […]
Philippines’ Quezon City logs over 200% increase in Covid-19 case
Quezon City has recorded a rise in Covid-19 cases over the past three weeks, prompting the city’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) to step up case monitoring and disease surveillance. Home to more than 3 million residents, based on the […]
Care economy also a revenue-generating sector, ‘not just welfare’, Selangor politician says
By Mohani Niza The care economy goes beyond welfare and charity and is a revenue-generating sector cutting across employment, investments, and sustainable economic growth. The statement was made by Selangor EXCO member YB Anfaal Saari at a networking hi-tea recently […]
