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#1 – Thailand Seeks Citizens’ Opinion on Marijuana Law Thailand is seeking public feedback on a draft bill that aims…

Tuberculosis, a long-standing global health threat, has recently resurfaced in Singapore, prompting increased awareness and prevention efforts.  We explore the…

MIT’s AI-driven antibiotic discovery research is unveiling novel compounds to combat MRSA effectively. Read more

Exploring the skin microbiome’s role in antibiotic resistance and the urgent need for alternative treatment strategies.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This…

The United Nations (UN) stated that it is possible to put a stop to AIDS as a threat to public…

Dr Koh stated, “The symptoms of prostatitis depend on the type of prostatitis as mentioned above. Acute bacterial prostatitis can cause fever, pain in urination, pain in the pelvic region, urgency and frequency of urination, chills and rigours. Chronic prostatitis may give rise to a long-standing ache in the perineum. It is usually diagnosed with examination of the prostate through a digital rectal examination, blood tests and urine tests.”

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin covers the Philippines’ and Indonesia’s response to the rising respiratory cases in China, HIV in Malaysia and more. 

The alarming statistics from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) for 2022 revealed that pneumonia ranked as the sixth leading cause of death in the country. In a recent discussion, experts underscored the critical importance of vaccination as a proactive measure to reduce the risk of contracting pneumonia. Pneumonia continues to be a significant cause of mortality, particularly among older adults and individuals with chronic diseases.

Recent footage capturing crowded conditions in Beijing hospitals has raised global concern over a surge in respiratory infections in China. The Chinese health ministry, however, attributes this increase to flu and other common winter illnesses, not a novel virus.