On Friday, Singapore’s MOH cited a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU cases, correlating this rise with an escalating infection count.
From 26 Nov 26 to 2 Dec, cases soared to 32,035 from the previous week’s 22,094.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung confirmed active investigation into Cordlife Group Limited’s breaches compromising cord blood units.
He mentioned in a Friday Facebook post that regulatory actions will ensue based on the severity of the breaches and their impact on clients, contingent on investigation findings.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Health warns of a notable COVID-19 surge due to new virus variants.
This uptick in cases isn’t isolated to Indonesia alone; countries like Malaysia and Singapore are also experiencing similar resurgences.
Recent surges of pediatric pneumonia cases in China and Europe raise global concerns.
Emerging reports detail a significant uptick among children hospitalized in Beijing and Liaoning, China, while the Netherlands witnesses a concerning rise.
China faces a surge in mysterious pneumonia cases affecting children, prompting school closures. Experts express concerns about the unidentified strain, while hospitals grapple with overwhelmed resources.
A 13-month-old, unvaccinated toddler became Singapore’s first COVID-19 casualty under 12 in 2023.
The Ministry of Health on Saturday revealed the infant’s congenital condition exacerbated the tragic outcome on 12 October.
Respiratory illnesses surge in northern China; WHO requests data. Beijing is silent. Seasonal factors cited, and preventive measures urged amid rising cases in children.
In a recent ST opinion piece, Assoc Prof van der Eijk from NUS shed light on tobacco companies’ tactics in exaggerating a ‘rampant’ illicit cigarette and vaping market in Singapore.
She criticised industry-backed research inflating figures to thwart tobacco tax hikes that could harm the tobacco sales, falsely linking taxes to illicit trade.
Indonesia’s use of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes aims to tackle Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever.
The 2022 surge, hitting 131,265 cases and 1,183 deaths, sparked alarm. Yet, the Ministry of Health persists in dispelling misconceptions around the Wolbachia initiative, vital in combating this pressing health crisis.
On Tuesday, Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) announced an extension of participation incentives for CareShield Life for another year.
Eligible pre-1980 Singaporeans, sans severe disability, can get $3,000 over 10 years if they enroll between Jan 1 and Dec 31, 2024, easing premium costs.