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Fourth COVID vaccine dose – an expert weighs inÂ
Globally, 64.2% of the world population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19
Globally, 64.2% of the world population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19
Thai Girl in Critical Condition After 1,000 Baht Drinking Challenge A 13-year-old Thai girl remains
Toh Xin Ling, a 38-year-old woman in Singapore, passed away tragically from valvular heart disease on 3rd August, just three days after giving birth to her second child. Ms Toh, diagnosed with a congenital heart condition known as bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), faced risks during pregnancy, but her love for children led her to embrace motherhood despite the dangers.
Baguio City is intensifying its efforts to combat illegal and unregulated deep wells through a multi-stakeholder approach. The initiative emphasises the critical health implications of groundwater management and aims to ensure safe water for residents and address the city’s water scarcity and contamination issues.
The Philippines, grappling with an alarming TB burden, has witnessed a stark 37 percent decline in TB case notifications in 2020 due to the pandemic. However, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is stepping in with crucial support, launching a dedicated TB Recovery Plan to bolster the National TB Program’s efforts in combating this scourge. We also spoke with Dr. Hansel E. Ybañez, field operations manager for USAID.