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Government Regulation (PP) Number 28 of 2024, a reproductive health policy on contraception among students, has been approved by Indonesian President Widodo. 

Every year, more than 3 million girls are estimated to be at risk of being forced to have an FGM procedure.

The National University of Singapore (NUS) has established the Global Centre for Asian Women’s Health (GloW).  The inauguration was held…

The Philippines is not doing well in the sustainable development goal (SGD) 3 due to the increasing childhood mortality in the country. During the 5th anniversary of the First 1000 Days Law (RA11146), Vicente Y. Belizario Jr. shared his thoughts about the Philippines’ status in achieving the childhood mortality goal. He said, “If we’re talking about sustainable development goals, the Philippines as a whole is not doing [well] on childhood mortality.”

Maternal TDAP vaccination protects mothers and children from pertussis. Malaysia’s public health programme offers free TDAP vaccine for all pregnant women.

As postpartum depression shadows the joy of many new mothers, Zuranolone emerges as a promising oral alternative, addressing the constraints of the current intravenous treatment.

Postpartum depression (PPD) occurs in about 6.5% to 20% of women[1]. While the birth of a child is traditionally associated with happiness and celebration, some find themselves grappling with a profound sense of sadness, anxiety, and emotional turmoil in the weeks or months following childbirth. Risk factors include depression prior to or during pregnancy, experiencing stressful events during pregnancy, low levels of social and familial support, obstetric complications etc. Not only does untreated PPD affect the mother, it can adversely impact the infant as well as their partners.  Women with PPD are at a higher risk of alcohol and/or substance abuse, while negative maternal-infant interactions have been known to affect cognitive functioning and emotional development in children [2]. 

Kourtney Kardashian shares her harrowing pregnancy journey, emphasising gratitude after a medical scare. Read more

Examining the ‘Husband Stitch’ myth, its implications, and championing informed medical practices. Read more

Pregnancy is a significant milestone in many people’s lives, but for individuals with Polycystic Kidney Disease, it comes with unique considerations and potential challenges. While Polycystic Kidney Disease does not necessarily prevent pregnancy, careful planning and close medical supervision are essential to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and the baby. This is a follow-up to an earlier guest column by Dr Francisco Salcido-Ochoa that you can find here.

In Southeast Asia, dengue fever is a major public health concern with an estimated 2 million cases reported annually, according…