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Understanding Organ Donation in Singapore Organ donation is one of the greatest gifts you can ever make, offering hope to…

In the face of a 40% surge in kidney failure cases over the past decade, Singapore grapples with a silent…

Stanford Medicine scientists have developed a groundbreaking way to study organ ageing and predict disease risk by analysing proteins in…

The treatment works by targeting the interleukin-11 protein, known to cause scarring and damage in various organs, including the kidneys.

Eastern Visayas saw a 316% increase in dengue cases, with 11,624 cases and 23 deaths by September 2024, in comparison to the same period the previous year. Several areas are under a state of calamity to combat the outbreak.

As global health crises continue to emerge, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is taking preventive measures to protect travellers. This is in light of increasing streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) cases in Japan. 

For most Singaporeans, medical insurance is their primary protection from sickness. It shields them both financially and medically. A core component of medical insurance is critical illness.  In this article, guest writer Michael Seow gives a clearer understanding of what critical illness coverage provides.

Following the deaths of at least 1,300 people at this year’s hajj, the health of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia has become a critical issue. Witnesses and experts say a combination of scorching temperatures and difficulties with crowd control made the sacred event disorienting and dangerous. These pilgrims lack access to essential facilities like air-conditioned buses and tents. Consequently, they must endure long walks under the scorching sun without adequate protection. This situation highlights significant health risks associated with unregistered Hajj participation.

Malaysia has been grappling with an outbreak of leptospirosis. This bacterial infection, although not new to the region, has resurfaced with alarming vigour, raising concerns among health authorities and the general public alike.

Japan faces an alarming rise in infections from the flesh-eating bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes. With cases already surpassing last year’s total,…