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The Oropouche virus (OROV) has recently become a significant concern following the first reported deaths in Brazil. As this arbovirus gains attention, understanding the transmission, symptoms, and implications of Oropouche Virus is crucial for public health.

The Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI) has launched ClinicalTrials.SG, a centralised clinical trials portal. This initiative aims to enhance the nation’s clinical research ecosystem and improve patient health outcomes.

A health expert stressed that frequent and proper handwashing with soap and water is a key measure in preventing hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). 

Bali Belly: What You Need to Know Before Travelling “Bali Belly” is a colloquial term for traveller’s diarrhoea experienced by…

As global health crises continue to emerge, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is taking preventive measures to protect travellers. This is in light of increasing streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) cases in Japan. 

In an effort to safeguard the health of the city’s elderly population, Mayor Weslie Gatchalian has called on senior citizens to take advantage of the city’s free anti-pneumonia vaccination program.

Finland plans to offer preemptive bird flu vaccinations starting next week for workers exposed to animals, health authorities announced on…

Malaysia has been grappling with an outbreak of leptospirosis. This bacterial infection, although not new to the region, has resurfaced with alarming vigour, raising concerns among health authorities and the general public alike.

The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs has cautioned Indonesian citizens against attempting Hajj without the correct visa, as Saudi authorities reject thousands of unregistered pilgrims worldwide ahead of the pilgrimage starting next week.