Browsing: Respiratory

An unexpected wave of seasonal influenza has led to multiple school closures across Japan due to mass infections. Experts suggest this outbreak, off-season for influenza, could be a consequence of weakened immunity following the COVID-19 pandemic and reduced control measures due to the recategorization of COVID-19 as a “category 5” disease under the Infectious Disease Control Law. This surge of flu cases has implications for the wider Asian region, reflecting the need for continued vigilance as we navigate a post-COVID world.

As the Meteorological Service Singapore forecasts El Nino conditions and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole to develop in the second half of 2023, countries in Southeast Asia may have to brace themselves for the possibility of transboundary haze. 

Find out who should get vaccinated for the flu and discover crucial information that can keep you and your loved ones safe.

What will it take to eliminate smoking in Singapore? Are you thinking about quitting? Read on to learn about Singapore’s fight against smoking

In a bold and strategic shift in managing COVID-19, Indonesia’s Health Ministry has announced a sweeping reform in its approach to vaccinations. This move was triggered by the pressing need to expedite the nation’s inoculation efforts against the coronavirus. By scrapping the rigid set of rules that previously dictated specific vaccine brands for different stages of immunisation, the ministry is now granting its citizens the option to receive any generally approved vaccine for their primary and booster doses.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin will focus on several updates in conjunction with World No Tobacco Day, which occurred on 31 May 2023 

As we celebrate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) today on 31 May 2023, the focus is shifting towards an unusual, yet urgent theme – “We need food, not tobacco”. 

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin will focus on Covid-19 cases and other health conditions.

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.