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Residents in Woodlands, Sembawang, Choa Chu Kang, and nearby areas can now access acute hospital services more easily. The new Woodlands Health Campus aims to improve healthcare delivery in northern Singapore.

In the bustling urban centres and tranquil rural areas of the Philippines, a silent epidemic is taking hold: loneliness. 

The popularity of bottled drinking water in Asia may exacerbate exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), a potentially harmful chemical. Professors from Universitas Airlangga (Unair) and Universitas Diponegoro (Undip) expressed this concern about bottled water in a recent health seminar.

The recent tragic death of a 13-year-old girl from rabies has highlighted the persistent public health challenge posed by this preventable tropical disease in the Philippines. Jamaica, a young girl from Manila, was bitten by a stray dog and, out of fear and misunderstanding, hid the incident from her parents.

The Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI) has launched ClinicalTrials.SG, a centralised clinical trials portal. This initiative aims to enhance the nation’s clinical research ecosystem and improve patient health outcomes.

According to recent data, the country has one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics in the world. This situation has raised concerns among health officials and international agencies, who are urging immediate action to curb the spread of

A health expert stressed that frequent and proper handwashing with soap and water is a key measure in preventing hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). 

The controversy over Aoka bread has finally been concluded. The Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) has confirmed that Aoka bread produced by PT Abadi Rasa Food is safe for consumption.  Sample testing conducted by BPOM showed that Aoka bread does not contain sodium dehydroacetate, as has been rumoured.

The Bediding phenomenon hit the southern region of Java, bringing extreme cold temperatures that impact human health.  Bediding is a seasonal phenomenon that occurs at the beginning of the dry season. The term itself comes from the Javanese word “Bedhidhing’. The air temperature becomes very cold from night to morning, while the temperature soars to strong heat during the day. Due to the drastic temperature change, it triggers hypothermia and respiratory illnesses in some people.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has announced that online sales of vape products will be suspended starting 20 July 2024. This action is a decisive move aimed at bolstering public health and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. It is part of an effort to address concerns over the accessibility of these products to minors and to enforce controls on their distribution.