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AI and interconnectivity propels SEA’s US$6 bn health market
Home to nearly 60% of the world’s population, the Asian region’s digital health market is expected to generate US$66.97 billion revenue in 2024 and reach a projected market value of US$99.57 billion by 2029, according to analysts Statista. The rapid […]
Malaysia Launches Crucial Vaccination Drive versus Dengue
Dengue fever remains a formidable global health challenge, with over 7 million cases reported worldwide by April 2024, surpassing last year’s total. Malaysia, where dengue is hyper-endemic, has seen a 27% rise in cases and a 50% increase in deaths […]
AI-Driven Tool to Predict Dementia Risk Using Brain Scans
A groundbreaking initiative in Scotland aims to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to predict dementia risk from brain scans. A team of 20 data scientists and clinical researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh and Dundee is spearheading this effort, leveraging a […]
Misconceptions on Mpox that You Should Know (and Public Perception in Malaysia)
By Dr Durga Vettivel is a senior lecturer in family medicine at the School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor’s University. Mpox, also known as monkeypox, is caused by a virus from the genus Orthopoxvirus, the same […]
New MOU Formalizes Healthcare Worker Deployment to Singapore
The Philippines and Singapore signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize the recruitment and deployment of Filipino healthcare workers to Singapore. The MOU signed by Secretary for Migrant Workers Hans Leo Cacdac and Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung, […]
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 […]
Cambodia Reaffirms ASEAN Health Cooperation Pledge
Cambodia’s Minister of Health, Chheang Ra, reaffirmed the country’s dedication to improving the health and well-being of ASEAN citizens by strengthening cooperation with ASEAN and its dialogue partners. The commitment was announced during the 16th ASEAN Health Ministers’ Meeting (AHMM) […]
WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak in Africa a Public Health Emergency of International concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other African countries a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005). […]
An Urgent Need to Stop Diabetes in Its Tracks
There is no doubt that diabetes is a debilitating disease, making it essential to prevent its onset. Globally, an estimated 529 million people globally live with diabetes, with 90-95% having type 2 diabetes, according to research. This condition significantly increases […]
Balancing Emotions: TCM Approaches to Emotional Health & Wellbeing
By Dr Ong Siew Siew, Senior Lecturer , Centre for Complementary & Alternative Medicine, IMU University Health has rhythm and rhyme Ever wondered about the subtle dance of your mood and energy? While most days unfold with steadiness, when the […]
