Browsing: Infectious Disease

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week, we cover palliative care in Singapore and more.

As durian season approaches and dengue cases rise, an alarming link has been found between the two. The improper disposal of durian skin can lead to increased dengue cases, as the concave surface can collect water and become a mosquito breeding ground.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region.  This…

The prevalence of pneumonia is rising in Singapore. Find out how vaccination can protect you from this potentially deadly infection.

World Malaria Day is an opportunity for the global community to raise awareness and recommit to the fight. This year’s theme, “Time to Deliver Zero Malaria: Invest, Innovate, Implement”, underscores the need for increased investment, innovation, and action to accelerate progress in this ongoing fight. Governments, communities, and partners must continue to work together. Collectively, they can reduce the global burden that this disease carries. Finally, they will ensure that everyone living at risk has access to lifesaving tools and interventions.

Learn about the rapid spread of the potentially deadly fungus Candida auris in US health facilities. Are we going to be Joel & Ellie soon?

The latest healthcare news from Asia is in this week’s medical bulletin. Stay updated on the latest in healthcare in the region! Read here.

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

Flash floods and landslides in Malaysia and Indonesia have raised health concerns for survivors as they face health risks. Read more here.

Over a year after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the origin of the virus is still a mystery. In the early…