Browsing: Medication & Drugs

In a concerted effort to combat the pervasive issue of substance abuse, the Department of Health (DOH) recently initiated the Biyaheng Kalusugan: Drug Abuse Prevention and Control (DAPC) Week. This transformative event, held in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders, seeks to mobilise communities, fostering awareness about the danger of substance abuse and advocating for healthier choices, community resilience, and robust support systems.

In a bold move, Thailand’s Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, announced a resolve to revise the country’s cannabis policy. Thavisin intends to move the country towards only allowing medical cannabis use within six months. This comes after a surge of nearly 6,000 cannabis dispensaries sprouted across the nation following its groundbreaking decriminalisation of cannabis a year ago, making it the first in Asia to do so.

World First Aid Day, celebrated today on the 9th of September 2023, is amplifying its impact through digital technology. This aligns with this year’s theme: First Aid in the Digital World. Celebrated on the 9th of September 2023, World First Aid Day focuses on integrating digital technology to make life-saving knowledge more accessible. The Global First Aid Reference Center is set to launch an updated version of its First Aid App, illustrating how digital platforms are reshaping how we learn first aid.