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Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a transformative figure in the Catholic Church, passed away on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025, at the age of 88.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 21, 2025 – Ahead of Connecting Care With Clicks 2025, Medical Channel Asia (MCA) has unveiled an expanded speaker lineup and announced Prince Court Medical Centre as the event’s official Healthcare Professional (HCP) Engagement Partner Hospital.

A Harley convoy, a pub quiz, and a…prostate talk? At the Ride the Flow event held on 12 April 2025, Medical Channel Asia and ROADS.sg blended motorbike safety with prostate health talks, bringing BPH awareness to the fore in a male-friendly setting.

Fentanyl has surfaced in Malaysia, marking a dangerous shift in the country’s drug landscape. With its high potency and overdose risks, experts warn that urgent action is needed to prevent a US-style crisis.

Early CPR and AED training is helping more Singaporeans act fast in emergencies. When a man collapsed at Novena, 16-year-old Alva Wong stepped up, proving that readiness starts young.

Etomidate-laced Kpods, or “zombie vapes”, are spreading among Singapore’s youth. Authorities are cracking down, but what exactly is inside these vapes, and how dangerous are they?

An Aidilfitri morning turned tragic in Selangor after a Petronas gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights injured 145, destroyed homes, and sparked health concerns.

A powerful earthquake has rocked Myanmar and neighbouring countries – with casualty even in Bangkok. While rescue efforts continue, the region now faces urgent public health challenges.

Samsung Electronics mourns the sudden death of co-CEO Han Jong-hee, 63, from a cardiac arrest, spotlighting the growing concern of cardiovascular diseases among prominent Asian figures.

KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) has launched Singapore’s first newborn car seat loan programme to reduce child road traffic…