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The government aims to significantly enhance healthcare accessibility and quality across the diverse landscapes of the Philippines. This will be done by establishing 179 new medical specialty centers by 2028, prioritising regions where medical services are currently underserved. This initiative signifies a bold commitment to addressing longstanding healthcare disparities. Therefore, this ensures that every Filipino can access specialised medical care regardless of geographic location.

In an emotional appeal to the public, the father of the first Malaysian toddler diagnosed with Congenital Generalised Hypertrichosis, also…

Discover how the National University of Singapore’s groundbreaking study revolutionises the treatment of pneumonia in ICU patients, showing that shorter…

In a recent social media post, Representative Mariano-Hernandez conveyed her optimism regarding this groundbreaking development. She emphasised the imperative to address the escalating healthcare needs of Laguna’s population, exceeding 3 million according to the latest census. Notably, Laguna is the sole province in the Calabarzon Region without a Department of Health (DOH)-managed general hospital.

  Maria Rosario Vergeire, the Department of Health-Universal Health Care (UHC) service cluster undersecretary, has stated a comprehensive approach to…

Pharmaceutical company AbbVie has initiated a significant expansion of its Singapore manufacturing facility, investing US$223 million (S$301 million) in the…

Pantai Medical Centre Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of IHH Healthcare Malaysia group, signed a MOU with PHB for the development…

In a significant health advisory, South Korea’s food ministry warns against the consumption of fried starch toothpicks, a recent viral…

In Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, medical staff heroically completed a critical brain surgery amidst a 7.1-magnitude earthquake. On the night of January 22, a 47-year-old car accident victim required urgent craniotomy to remove a hematoma. As the operation neared completion around 3 am on January 23, the earthquake struck, shaking the hospital. Despite the danger, the surgical team, led by Dr. An Shufang, persisted, stabilising equipment and focusing on saving the patient’s life. Their dedication ensured the surgery’s success and the patient’s recovery, earning widespread admiration online for their courage and commitment.

Singapore is witnessing a worrying trend in, with dengue cases escalating for the seventh consecutive week.  The National Environment Agency’s…