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Around 3,000 children and teenagers in Surabaya have been treated for addiction to mobile gadgets and online games since the beginning of this year. This phenomenon highlights the increasingly worrying mental health issues among the younger generation in Indonesia.

The recent tragic death of a 13-year-old girl from rabies has highlighted the persistent public health challenge posed by this preventable tropical disease in the Philippines. Jamaica, a young girl from Manila, was bitten by a stray dog and, out of fear and misunderstanding, hid the incident from her parents.

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The United Nations has expressed serious concerns over the stagnation of childhood immunisation levels worldwide.  Recent data indicates that vaccination rates have stalled, raising alarms about potential outbreaks of preventable diseases.

The Connecting Care With Clicks 2024 conference is set to bring together leading healthcare professionals to discuss the future of digital marketing in the industry. Organised by Medical Channel Asia, the fastest growing digital health media platform in Southeast Asia, the conference will take place on October 12, 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Hundreds of doctors and healthcare professionals are attending the one-day event to gain insights into utilizing innovative digital strategies and technologies to engage patients. With insightful keynote presentations from prominent figures like Dr. Mahesh Appannan of the Malaysian Ministry of Health and viral healthcare social media influencers such as Dato’ Dr. Tikfu Gee, this conference will proof to be a fruitful session to those looking to establish their digital presence and influence health conversations in their online communities.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) poses significant health risks for senior citizens, particularly those with weakened immune systems. According to Dr. Rontgene Solante, president of the Philippine College of Physicians, RSV can lead to severe respiratory infections, especially in older adults. During a media panel in Taguig City, he emphasised that one out of three elderly patients hospitalised due to RSV may die within a year after discharge. This alarming statistic underscores the need for increased awareness and preventive measures.

Govind Sandhu, a 38-year-old marathon runner and head of Global Music Partnerships at TikTok Australia, has publicly revealed his unexpected diagnosis of stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Sandhu, who has been an avid fitness enthusiast, shared his diagnosis on Instagram, detailing his journey and urging others to prioritise their health.

The Importance of Social Media for Healthcare Professionals In today’s digital age, social media isn’t just for selfies and status…

In July and August 2024, the Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes RI) issued a stark warning about the anticipated surge in dengue fever (DF) cases across the archipelago. This increase is primarily attributed to the prevailing hot weather conditions that have engulfed Indonesia, particularly impacting regions such as Bali and West Java.

A young doctor in Singapore has been suspended for three months after attempting to record his colleague showering.  The Singapore…