Category: Top Story
Healthcare Affordability Is No Longer Just a “Low-Income” Issue
Contributors: Dr Tan Chih Kiang, Consultant Clinical Oncologist from Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara / Dr Araya Adulbhan, Medical Oncologist, National Cancer Institute of Thailand/ Shahad Safaa, Global Head of Access Solutions, Axios International The demand for better-quality healthcare is rising. […]
Japan’s flu cases surge; travel warnings and treatment options take focus
“Flu” takes the spotlight Before Korean pop, or K-pop, there was the Flower 4, or F4—a group of four wealthy, handsome, yet haughty boys from the internationally acclaimed 2001 TV series,Meteor Garden, a live-action adaptation of the Japanese manga, Boys […]
Dementia Among Asians: What’s Behind the Growing Cases?
Dementia is a significant concern in Asia, with the highest number of cases reported in the region. Asia is currently reporting the highest number of dementia cases, with 22.9 million individuals affected, which is more than double the number reported […]
Less Imports, More Local: Indonesia’s Pharma Game Plan
Indonesia is ramping up efforts to reduce its reliance on imported pharmaceutical raw materials and strengthen its local drug industry. The government is rolling out policies to encourage domestic production, but challenges remain as the country continues to depend heavily […]
Advancing ASEAN Public Health Through Effective Regional Disease Management, Partnerships
Southeast Asia continues to face pressing health challenges, with diseases such as tuberculosis and malaria remaining prevalent in several nations. In response, regional governments and organizations are intensifying efforts to strengthen disease control and prevention measures. Notably, partnerships with countries […]
hMPV: A Rising Health Concern That Experts Say Isn’t Cause for Alarm
Covid-19 2.0? Several countries, including the US, UK, India, and several other Asian countries are reporting a rise in human metapneumovirus (hMPV) cases, with the US recently seeing a doubling of infections. This has sparked global concern, especially amid rising […]
Hypertension is a growing threat in Malaysia – What you can do about it
by Dr Jolene See Su Chen, Consultant General Physician (Internal Medicine), Wellness Centre, Sunway Medical Centre Hypertension: the “silent” killer among us Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic condition where the blood force against artery walls is consistently […]
Global medical costs to remain high in 2025, survey finds
Medical costs are expected to rise globally at an average rate of 10.4% in 2025, continuing the double-digit growth seen in 2024 and 2023, according to the WTW global medical trends survey that covers 348leading health insurers and 90 markets […]
New Year’s Resolution for Health: Managing Weight with Medical Solutions
Weighing in on obesity: it is a complex condition Obesity is one of the most pressing health concerns in Malaysia and across Asia. Malaysia has the second- highest adult obesity rate in Southeast Asia, with a prevalence of 19.7%. According […]
Protect your blood pressure: balancing sitting and standing at work
A recent Finnish Retirement and Aging study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise journal sheds light on the potential downsides of standing for extended periods at work, especially when it comes to blood pressure. While standing itself […]
