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New flu variant detected in the Philippines; no immediate threat – DOH
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) said a flu variant informally referred to as super flu is not a cause for alarm, while surveillance continues. According to Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, the variant has been detected in the Philippines but […]
MIT’s single-pull structures enable rapid field hospital deployment
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (MIT) have developed a method for designing three-dimensional (3D) structures that transform from a flat layout into a curved, fully formed shape with a single pull of a string. The model is suitable […]
US and Cambodia strengthen health cooperation
The Cambodian and US governments have expanded bilateral health cooperation through new projects aimed at improving accountability, resource management and shared public health outcomes, including the elimination of infectious diseases and the strengthening of surveillance systems. Discussions on the proposed […]
Health secures investment priority in 2026 Philippine budget
Health takes the spotlight in the Philippines’ investment priorities as the government moves to allocate a significant share of the proposed 2026 national budget to key sectors, including health, education and agriculture. The Philippine government has set the 2026 national […]
Australia flags “counterfeit” rabies vaccine in India; manufacturer refutes claims
Australia has issued an advisory warning travellers about counterfeit batches of the rabies vaccine Abhayrab circulating in India since November 2023. The alert, issued by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), states that individuals who received the fake […]
Philippine city eyes landmark alcohol harm ordinance
The Philippines’ public health advocates voiced support for the Quezon City government after a public consultation on 17 December on a proposed ordinance aimed at preventing alcohol-related harms, which could become the country’s first comprehensive local policy of its kind. […]
WHO lists Australia and Indonesia as Medical Products Regulatory Authorities
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized the medical products regulatory authorities of Australia and Indonesia as WHO Listed Authorities after they met the organization’s highest international standards. Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration and the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority now […]
Palm oil: A Malaysian ingredient poised to support gut
By Dr Malar Santhi Santherasegapan MD CSMU (Ukr), MBA in Healthcare Management – HONS (UTM), PDAM (IIWAM), IES (London) In recent years, gut health has emerged as a central focus of wellness, with probiotics, fiber-rich foods and fermented products becoming […]
Floods disrupt lives of children in Indonesia – Report
Floods and landslides across parts of Sumatra, Indonesia, have left children facing ongoing health risks and extended disruption to their education, even as floodwaters begin to recede in some areas. Needs remain high, especially in remote and cut off communities […]
Singapore-MIT initiative develops wearable ultrasound for chronic disease monitoring
Patients with chronic conditions such as hypertension and heart failure could soon be monitored continuously outside hospital settings, as a new Singapore-led research initiative works toward wearable ultrasound imaging for home and community care. The effort aims to move healthcare […]
