Browsing: Children’s Health

Neonatal jaundice is a prevalent condition in newborns, characterised by the yellowing of the skin and the whites of the…

Dr Sy emphasised the critical role of family and community support in nurturing children with intellectual disabilities. Providing skill development and inclusion opportunities can empower these individuals to lead fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to society. By fostering a supportive environment, families and communities can help children with intellectual disabilities thrive and reach their full potential as they transition into adulthood.

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The Albay Provincial Health Office (PHO) launched a deworming program for children and teens. They urged parents with children and teenagers aged one to 19 years old to participate. This was proactively done to safeguard the health and well-being of the younger population. Anthony Ludovice, the dedicated coordinator of the PHO Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) Program, passionately emphasised the significance of deworming. He also proudly announced their ambitious goal to deworm a total of 473,000 individuals. This initiative marks the beginning of their intensified deworming program. It commences this January and aligns with the country’s observation of National Deworming Month.

National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS) has recently launched a nitrous oxide sedation service, specifically designed to alleviate dental anxiety in paediatric patients. Nitrous oxide sedation is a lower-risk alternative to General Anaesthesia (GA), particularly for complex dental treatments. It offers mild sedation, making it safer for the respiratory system and blood flow. Another advantage is its rapid elimination from the body, allowing for a quicker recovery.

In a significant medical setback, Cordlife, a renowned private cord blood bank in Singapore, is currently grappling with a crisis. The Ministry of Health (MOH) has revealed that suboptimal temperature conditions have compromised the integrity of at least 2,150 cord blood units.  These units, crucial for potential future medical treatments, were stored in one of Cordlife’s tanks.

Learn how OK sa DepEd addresses malnutrition, providing health services to teachers and learners, aligning with the Universal Health Care Act. iscover the transformative collaboration between the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health (DOH) with the launch of ‘Oplan Kalusugan’ (OK) and ‘Healthy Learning Institutions’ (HLIs) at Quirino High School

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.”

Thailand bore witness to a unique medical occurrence: a 6-month-old’s dark brown eyes transitioned to indigo after a COVID-19 treatment.  After a brief day of fever and cough, the Thai infant was swiftly diagnosed with COVID-19. Upon the prescription of favipiravir, a well-regarded antiviral medication, the child’s condition began to show an unexpected side effect. Subsequently, just 18 hours post-treatment, a radiant blue replaced the familiar dark brown of his eyes.

Thailand’s government noted a steady drop in the nation’s birth rate. Therefore, they took an assertive step to safeguard the health of the newest generation. The Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) and the National Health Security Office (NHSO) of Thailand have announced a new initiative that offers free screenings for newborns to detect 24 rare medical conditions. They designed this proactive move as part of a wider strategy to bolster the nation’s children’s health. Currently, the birth rate averages 1.4 births per woman, which contributes to an ageing population.