Tag: healthcare system
Losing Asia’s young generation: A quiet crisis in the making
Vietnam ends 2-child policy It’s over. Vietnam abolished its long-running two-child policy in June 2025 after decades of strict enforcement, especially among Communist Party members. Originally introduced to curb rapid population growth, the policy succeeded in bringing fertility rates down […]
ITRMC acquires Philippines’ first helium-free MRI in Gov’t healthcare
The Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC) in the Philippines has become the first government hospital in the country to acquire a helium-free magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, enhancing diagnostic precision while promoting sustainability. The state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla MRI, […]
Ministry of Health conducts preliminary study on AI use in health screening
Artificial intelligence (AI) holds significant potential in Malaysia’s healthcare system, particularly in enhancing screening and diagnostics, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said many studies have focused on AI applications in chest X-ray […]
MOH and Cancer Research Malaysia Bridge Care Gap for Low-Income Breast Cancer Patients
Malaysia’s fight against cancer According to data from Malaysia’s Ministry of Health (MOH), survival rates for breast cancer patients are notably higher in high-income settings, with nine out of ten patients surviving the disease, compared to only 5 out of […]
Philippines wins over COVID-19; lifts State of Public Health Emergency
On Friday, July 21, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Proclamation No. 297, revoking the State of Public Health Emergency declared by COVID-19 throughout the Philippines. He stated that any previous orders, memoranda, and issuances that are only applicable during […]
