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

Zhanna Samsonova, a notable vegan influencer, died from apparent starvation after adhering to an extreme raw diet of for a decade, a lifestyle choice that has sparked a global dialogue on the perils of dietary extremism.

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

Hepatitis, a severe liver disease, is devastating the lives of an estimated 354 million individuals. Under the banner “One Life, One Liver,” this year’s World Hepatitis Day emphasises the necessity of boosting viral hepatitis prevention, testing, and treatment efforts. World Hepatitis Day is remember today on 28 July 2023. Despite the presence of efficacious interventions to diagnose, treat and prevent chronic hepatitis B and C, a shocking 82% of hepatitis B patients and 75% of hepatitis C patients remain undiagnosed. With only 5% and 10% receiving treatment respectively, this silent disease is inflicting serious harm on millions of lives.

Tens of thousands of South Korean nurses staged a walkout following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s veto of a proposed law to enhance their wages and working conditions. Their actions have impacted Koreans needing healthcare, with surgeries cancelled and patients discharged.

Singapore is currently facing a substantial increase in cases of severe scoliosis, particularly in teenage girls.  Hospitals have reported an increase in the number of cases compared to past years. Additionally, healthcare professionals have reported an alarming number of cases requiring surgical intervention.

At Karachi’s Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology, eight-month-old Manahil Zeeshan fights a high fever, severe cough and breathlessness. …

In an unprecedented move, Moderna, a biotech firm based in Massachusetts, USA, has struck a landmark deal with Chinese officials to research, develop and manufacture messenger RNA (mRNA) medicines in China. 

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s Medical Health Bulletin will discuss preventive healthcare in Singapore, Tuberculosis in the Philippines and HFMD in Vietnam.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian Medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin will focus on COVID-19 booster shots, exercise and vaping.