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...
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...
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...
In alignment with World Mental Health Month, Singapore's non-profit WorkWell Leaders initiates the Leadership Pledge Campaign, urging CEOs to publicly commit to employee mental well-being. "We...
In a recent Ipsos survey, 41% of Malaysians named mental health as their top healthcare concern. Azamat Ababakirov, Ipsos's public affairs senior research manager, underscores the...
Ipsos' recent survey paints a worrisome picture of Singaporeans' mental health. Over half the participants grappled with stress that disrupted their daily routines. Shockingly, 1 in...
A Malaysian was pleasantly surprised by the affordability of healthcare for citizens at the nation's facilities. His father had a three-night stay at Queen Elizabeth Hospital...
Singapore's Ministry of Health's Claims Management Office (CMO) has revealed 29 instances of inappropriate claims involving 10 doctors since October 2022, with the total erroneous claims...
A deeply saddening event unfolded at a hospital in West Java, leading to the untimely demise of a seven-year-old patient due to brain stem death subsequent...