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Dzulkefly welcomes detailed study on recruitment of Indonesian nurses
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad has welcomed a proposal to carry out a detailed study on recruiting nurses from Indonesia to help ease the country’s nursing shortage, particularly in Johor. Dzulkefly said he had instructed his ministry to fully cooperate with […]
Chikungunya cases reported in Asia amid ongoing global alert
China is experiencing a major outbreak of chikungunya virus, with more than 7,000 cases reported in Guangdong Province, according to reports. In light of this development, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Level 2 travel […]
Robotic-assisted surgeries in endometriosis treatment advances women’s health
Spokesperson: Dr Thow Sun Ta, Obstetrician, Gynecologist, & Fertility Specialist, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City. According to World Health Organization (WHO), one in ten women in the world is diagnosed with endometriosis, a chronic disease associated with severe, life-impacting pain […]
Border tensions pressuring Asia’s health systems
Cambodia and Thailand exchanged hostilities in a violent border clash at the end of May, reigniting a long-standing territorial dispute. The confrontation escalated into a full-scale armed conflict that officially began on July 24. The ongoing violence has caused casualties, […]
Robot-assisted neck incision technique “least-invasive” aortic valve surgery
Four patients who underwent robot-assisted aortic valve replacement (AVR) through a small incision in the neck were able to resume unrestricted activity within a week, reporting minimal pain during recovery. Cleveland Clinic cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Marijan Koprivanac, who performed the […]
HKUST boosts healthcare access from Sri Lanka to campus with innovation initiatives
Students from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have introduced practical healthcare innovations to underserved communities in Sri Lanka through the Student Innovation for Global Health Technology (SIGHT) program. Launched in 2014, SIGHT promotes interdisciplinary solutions to […]
Inside the brain: Myths and facts about brain tumours
A story of vision saved Modern treatments, early detection and public awareness are giving new hope to brain tumour patients and their families. Dr Ravindran Karuppiah, Consultant Neurosurgeon at ParkCity Medical Centre, uncovers the facts, dispels the myths, and highlights […]
Breathe, Laugh, Live: 8 Healthy Things to Do in Asia on a Budget
If you’ve ever thought getting healthy meant dropping serious cash, Asia might just change your mind. Across the region, there are plenty of ways to stay active, eat well, and care for your mental health without blowing your budget. From […]
Vein health: When leg pain isn’t just ageing
As Malaysia moves closer to becoming an aged nation by 2030, many adults over 60 are noticing leg discomfort, swelling, and skin discolouration. These changes are often brushed off as part of growing old, but they may actually signal a […]
MOH, IHH Healthcare expand free cancer treatment for 500 patients
The Health Ministry (MOH) and IHH Healthcare Malaysia have signed their third Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand free cancer treatment for an additional 500 patients. This initiative strengthens the public-private partnership, ensuring underserved communities receive high-quality radiotherapy and radiosurgery […]
