Tag: health crisis
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 […]
Myanmar earthquake survivors face health crisis; UN seeks emergency medical aid
More than a month after a powerful earthquake devastated central Myanmar, a senior United Nations official is warning that urgent medical assistance is needed to prevent a worsening humanitarian crisis. Titon Mitra, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in […]
Asia Sees Rising Mpox Cases; Takes Action with Control and Treatment Measures
Bracing from another health crisis? Since May 2022, monkeypox (now named mpox), caused by Clade I and Clade II of the monkeypox virus, a species of the genus Orthopoxvirus, has been reported in both non-endemic and endemic countries. Notably, many […]
Health Crisis Looms amid Push for Fossil Fuel Phase-Out to Save Millions
The call to action at COP28 in Dubai emphasised the need to prioritize public health in the fight against climate change by reducing fossil fuel use. Over 120 nations committed to enhancing climate finance for health-related issues, yet surprisingly, the […]
Thailand’s winning strategies amid the health crisis
By Roshel Jayasundera,Senior Director, Global Consulting, Axios International Roshel Jayasundera of Axios International, anInternational firm who is focusing on the emerging market including Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and Middle East, discussed current healthcare trends in Thailand and Southeast Asia, […]
