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The Malaysian honey market is currently grappling with a significant challenge, as up to 90% of honey products sold in…

In a concerning statistic emerging from Malaysia, almost 100,000 individuals succumbed prematurely to various non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in 2022, falling short of the national average life expectancy of 75 years.  The primary culprits behind these early deaths were heart and cerebrovascular diseases, along with pneumonia, underscoring a pressing health crisis in the country.

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Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin covers HIV cases in the Philippines, illegal eczema creams in Singapore and more.

The National University of Singapore (NUS) has established the Global Centre for Asian Women’s Health (GloW).  The inauguration was held…

Recently, the town of La Libertad in Negros Oriental introduced its “TeleKonsulta”, an online medical consultation serving 21 barangays. The pilot test of TeleKonsulta will provide insights into the effectiveness of digital platforms for the local government unit (LGU) in delivering quicker medical services to Filipinos, which may lessen the need to travel far to the health centres in their town. The program will include a total of 21 barangays. These barangays were chosen based on their limited access to their nearest health centre.  

Explore the global fascination with ginger and turmeric, highlighting their health benefits and culinary versatility. Read more

Explore the origins, relevance, and health implications of the 10,000 daily step benchmark. Understand its impact on well-being.

In a bid to attract additional investment, The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines has streamlined the process for setting up hospitals and other medical facilities.