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Reclaiming the voice: Let’s talk about holistic care in head, neck cancer
Resource person: Dr Ben Yap Beng Khiong, Consultant Clinical Oncologist at OncoCare Cancer Centre Malaysia Cancer’s impact to identity, dignity For patients, a diagnosis of head and neck cancer goes beyond medical treatment. It affects daily activities many take for […]
Tattoo: biases, health risks run skin deep
From cultural relevance to breaking the stigma In many countries, tattoos are seen as fashion statements and personal expression, especially among the youth. While reflecting social trends that value individuality, they also carry cultural weight, marking honor, rites of passage, […]
DOH ramps up medical aid in evacuation centers after typhoon Nando
In the Philippines, typhoon season has begun. The recent Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa) affected several areas even after exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility. In response, the Department of Health (DOH)- Central Luzon Center for Health Development launched immediate […]
WHO: US$3 per person investment could save millions of lives
The World Health Organization (WHO) infers that a modest investment of just US$3 per person annually in preventing and treating noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) could yield more than US$1 trillion in economic benefits by 2030. The finding comes in a new […]
Asia’s patients say healthcare access is burdensome – Study
Complicated access to healthcare and a lack of guidance are keeping patients from receiving the care they need, when they need it, according to research from Economist Impact commissioned by Prudential, a life and health insurance and asset management company […]
U.S. announces US$250 million health support for the Philippines
According to a press statement by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Trump Administration, working with Congress, plans to allocate US$250 million in new assistance to the Philippines to address acute public health challenges. “Through this assistance, both governments […]
3,850 contract doctors accept permanent posts, says Health Minister
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said 3,850 out of 4,352 Grade UD10 medical officers have accepted the government’s offer of permanent appointment. He said all who accepted will report for duty at Ministry of Health (MOH) facilities nationwide beginning […]
Japan faces alarming shortage of cancer surgeons by 2040 – report
Japan is heading toward a severe shortfall in gastrointestinal surgeons, raising concerns over the future of cancer care as the country’s population ages. A report by the Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery, presented to the health ministry, projects that the […]
Global mental health crisis looms as over 1 billion live with disorders – WHO
More than 1 billion people worldwide are living with mental health disorders, according to new data from the World Health Organization (WHO), which warns that anxiety, depression, and related conditions are exacting an immense human and economic toll. The findings, published […]
Multidrug-resistant bacteria linked to war injuries – study
A new study from the University of Helsinki and HUS Helsinki University Hospital has revealed that refugees hospitalized for war injuries carry a significantly higher risk of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. Researchers found that nearly 80% of Ukrainian patients treated for war-related […]
