Category: Features
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). […]
Taiwan’s Leading Medical Centers Tap Accelerated Computing Tech for Biomedical Research
Taiwan’s top medical institutions, the National Health Research Institute (NHRI) and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (CGMH), are pioneering the integration of accelerated computing and generative AI by US-headquartered technology company Nvidia to advance biomedical research and patient care. These technologies […]
Japan’s Health Ministry Mulls Wider Availability for Abortion Pill
Japan’s Health Ministry is exploring the expansion of availability for the country’s first approved abortion pill, potentially allowing its use in clinics without inpatient facilities. Currently, the medication is restricted to hospitals with inpatient capabilities. This consideration follows a national […]
Problematic Smartphone Use as Hidden Driver of Anxiety and Depression in Teens – Study
Researchers at King’s College London found that teens with problematic smartphone use (PSU) were twice as likely to have anxiety and nearly three times more likely to suffer from depression compared to those without PSU. The study aimed to assess […]
Indonesia Extends Abortion Window for Medical Emergencies, Rape in New Health Law
On July 26, Indonesian President Joko Widodo signed Government Regulation (PP) Number 28 of 2024, extending the legal window for abortions in rape cases from six to 14 weeks gestation. Abortion remains largely illegal in Indonesia, with exceptions only for […]
Save the Children Cambodia Seeks to Address Child Wasting
Save the Children Cambodia recently presented its report, “Informative Research Findings on the Child Wasting Issue,” which investigates malnutrition among children in Kampong Cham, Kampong Chhnang, and Koh Kong provinces in the country. The forum aimed to gather stakeholder input […]
WHO Launches Guidance to Enhance Self-Care in Health Systems Worldwide
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidance to assist countries in integrating effective self-care interventions into their healthcare systems. These interventions include medicines, diagnostic and monitoring devices, and digital tools, empowering individuals to manage diseases, prevent illnesses, and […]
More Filipino Adults, Elderly at Risk for Osteoporosis – Report
Osteoporosis, a condition that leads to weakened bones and increased risk of fractures, is becoming a significant health concern among Filipino adults and the elderly, according to findings by the Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research […]
Key Protein Identified in Aggressive Prostate Cancer Progression
Breakthrough study A pioneering study by Romie Angelo Azur, Kevin Christian Olarte, Weand Ybañez, Alessandria Maeve Ocampo, and Dr. Pia Bagamasbad at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman College of Science National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (UPD-CS […]
