Category: Health alert
Healthcare, the costliest sector for cyberattacks – report
According to a cybersecurity assessment, the Asia Pacific healthcare sector is seeing an alarming increase in cyberattacks globally, indicating the critical need to give cybersecurity top priority. The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing a surge in ransomware attacks on its healthcare […]
Increasing Screen Time Exposes Southeast Asian Children To Online Dangers
Estimates indicate that one in three internet users globally is a child. In Southeast Asia, school-aged children (ages 6 to 14) spend an average of 2.77 hours per day on screens, surpassing the recommended two-hour daily limit, according to a […]
Silent Risks of Oral Cancer Among Asians
Resource person: Dr Shailendra Sivalingam, Consultant Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Otology, Neurotology, Head & Neck, and Skull Base Surgery at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City Lifestyle factors, risk for oral cancer In Malaysia, oral cancer, a potentially deadly disease characterised by silent […]
Phil DOH Issues Alert on Pertussis and Measles Spreading; Urges Vaxx
The Philippines is currently experiencing a rise in cases of pertussis (whooping cough) and measles, prompting the Department of Health (DOH) to intensify vaccination campaigns. Pertussis causes flu-like symptoms initially, evolving into a distinctive cough, while measles is highly contagious, […]
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 […]
Alleged Covid-19 Vaccination Data Leak Raises Concerns; DOH Initiates Investigation
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) has launched an investigation following reports of a potential leak of the country’s Covid-19 vaccination data stored within the World Health Organization (WHO). Confirming the receipt of these reports, the DOH emphasized its immediate […]
Understanding lupus for effective management with cutting edge treatment
Autoimmune disorders are on the rise worldwide, with Lupus disease as one of the most common and debilitating conditions. This disease is characterized by multisystemic inflammation and the immune system’s attack on healthy tissues and organs. Lupus presents a myriad […]
Japan approves first abortion pill amid outcry, declining fertility rate
The Japanese health ministry has approved the country’s first abortion pill, which some sectors see as a victory for reproductive rights and women’s health. However, pro-life groups and conservatives continue to oppose the Ministry of Health’s pharmaceutical board’s approval of […]
Children’s Safety, Learning are Priorities during Mt Mayon Unrest
On June 8, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) increased the status of Mayon volcano, an active stratovolcano in the province of Albay in Bicol, Philippines, to alert level 3, warning of a potentially dangerous eruption in the […]
Cancer-causing chemicals found in two Southeast Asian noodle brands
According to Taipei’s Department of Health, which recently announced the results of the city 2023 examination of instant noodles accessible in Taipei, two varieties of instant noodles made by Southeast Asian brands were discovered to have a cancer-inducing chemical. The […]
