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DKSH, a leading market expansion services provider with a focus on Asia, has significantly contributed to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Thailand and across Asia.As countries grappled with the logistical challenge of distributing vaccines, DKSH’s Business Unit Healthcare played a pivotal role in ensuring millions received their doses in a timely and effective manner. Dr Varun Sethi, Regional Vice President, Commercial Outsourcing & Cluster Head for APAC, shares the different initiatives by DKSH across Asia.

Senator Bong Go, serving as the chair of the Commission on Appointments Committee on Health, played a pivotal role in sponsoring the confirmation of Dr. Ted Herbosa as the Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) to showcase his unwavering commitment to public health. The confirmation took place during a Committee on Appointments plenary session, where Senator Go eloquently emphasised the paramount importance of prioritising the well-being of the country’s poor and vulnerable populations while ensuring the seamless continuation of critical government health programs.

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Study links pet vaccination hesitancy with human attitudes, highlighting need for integrated health strategies.

Recently, the Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines has taken proactive steps to clarify and address concerns surrounding Mycoplasma pneumoniae, colloquially known as ‘Walking Pneumonia.’

With four reported cases successfully recovered, the DOH aims to dissipate any apprehension by sharing detailed information about the infection’s nature, symptoms, and preventive measures.

The Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) has urged newly appointed Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad to reinstate vape liquids containing nicotine to the Poisons List and to advance the Generational End Game (GEG) policy. The GEG policy aims to prohibit the sale and use of all smoking materials, including electronic cigarettes or vaping products, to individuals born on or after January 1, 2007. MPS praised Dzulkefly’s return, noting his previous focus on health promotion and preventive healthcare. 

If national policies and long-term plans are done right, the ageing population will be able to stimulate the country’s growth even after they have reached the age of retirement. Thus, both the government and Malaysians need to work together with the same modus operandi for the country’s prosperity and longevity.

PrEPVacc HIV vaccine trial ends, highlighting the ongoing challenges in HIV prevention research. Read more

CooperVision’s FDA-approved MiSight 1-day lenses have emerged as a solution to the issue of compliance with good efficacy for children. “In our 7-year trial for MiSight, we saw really impressive levels of compliance for MiSight. Because these are contact lenses, once they are put in, they stay in place, and there is less removal and replacement compared to spectacles. We’ve seen that it is common to wear 10+ hours a day and sometimes even up to 16 hours of wear during the trials,” said Shila Gupta, General Manager for Myopia Management at CooperVision.

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