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Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. Asia finds itself gripped by an unprecedented heatwave, with soaring temperatures marking record highs not seen in decades. This week’s bulletin will focus on heat-related news across the region.

A new mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, ChulaCov19, developed in Thailand, has shown promise in Phase I trials for its durability and ability to be stored at fridge temperatures for up to three months. The development of a potentially more effective and locally-grown vaccine could have significant implications for vaccine distribution in low- and middle-income countries in the region, where storage and transport can be challenging.

Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Singapore, are witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases, which is putting immense pressure on their healthcare systems. This increase in cases is attributed to factors such as recent holiday gatherings and an ageing population. As a result, hospitals in the region are grappling with overcrowded facilities and acute medical staff shortages.

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 Asthma Day, observed annually on the first Tuesday of May, aims to raise awareness and improve asthma care worldwide.  Asthma affects millions of people globally, and celebrities are no exception. In this article, we celebrate five famous individuals who have not let their asthma hold them back, proving that asthma doesn’t have to be a barrier to success.

A 61-year-old Singaporean man dies from a severe allergic reaction potentially linked to traditional Chinese medicine pills taken after testing positive for Covid-19. Medical professionals suggest the unusual case highlights the risks of combining unapproved treatments with the virus.

Hay fever is a common condition affecting millions worldwide, causing symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and a runny nose. While there are many over-the-counter remedies available, some individuals turn to alternative treatments such as herbal teas. Recently, a Japanese health tea, advertised as “effective for hay fever,” has been found to contain the steroid dexamethasone, a potentially harmful substance.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week, we cover responses to rising COVID-19 cases and more.

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) in the Philippines recently recommended the extension of Alert Level 2 enforcement in 26 areas until the end of April 2023 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This decision was made to prevent the further spread of the virus in the affected areas. Let us take a closer look at this story from a medical perspective.