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Eyes

Bangsamoro Provides Free Eye Surgery For Needy Patients

A seven-day eye care mission led by key figures in the Bangsamoro government has brought hope and transformation to marginalised communities in Central Mindanao. This project was spearheaded by Regional Parliament Member Kadil Monera Sinolinding Jr. and Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim. The lives of thirty-six ophthalmic patients, including those with squint-eye conditions, were offered services. As the mission concluded, its success underscores the importance of accessible healthcare services and collaborative initiatives in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.

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The Scorching Reality of Heat Stress on Health, Productivity, and Vulnerable Populations

Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines have been experiencing record-breaking heat. These recent extreme temperatures have led to heat stress-related consequences like agricultural disruptions and power outages. In South Vietnam, whole rice fields dried up. Additionally, schools were suspended in the Philippines after temperatures rose above 42 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, across Thailand, temperatures soared and broke records continuously for 13 months!

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Manila Residents To Receive Medical Missions

To bridge the gap in healthcare accessibility, Manila Vice Mayor John Marvin “Yul Servo” Nieto has spearheaded a groundbreaking initiative that has brought essential medical services to the doorsteps of thousands of Manila residents. 

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Philippines Faces Unprecedented Heat Emergency

The Philippines is currently experiencing a scorching heatwave, with the state weather bureau raising alarms over “danger” level heat indexes reaching up to 51 degrees Celsius in nine critical areas.

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Supplements

Red Yeast Rice Supplements Crisis: Two Deaths And 100+ Hospitalised in Japan

The Japanese government confirmed two deaths and over a hundred hospitalisations, prompting an investigation into the supplements produced by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical. The products in question, including “beni koji choleste help”, contain red yeast rice, known for its cholesterol-lowering properties but also associated with risks of organ damage.

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