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

As Hong Kong experiences a sudden surge in flu cases following the removal of the mask mandate, children’s wards in public hospitals are struggling to cope, and a shortage of the antiviral drug Tamiflu has emerged. While the situation may appear concerning, there are steps that can be taken to manage the shortage and protect vulnerable populations.

Pfizer’s (RSV) vaccine has shown promising results in protecting infants and older adults from the illness caused by this virus. Read more.

This week, we cover a new geriatric dental clinic in Singapore, heat wave in Thailand and an uptick in Covid-19 cases in Malaysia. Read more.

This day promotes health themes, encourages healthy living, and urges action to improve health and well-being.

Read about the latest study published in Health Affairs revealing that despite the rise in popularity of telehealth during the pandemic, physicians and patients still prefer in-person care. Find out why and the quality concerns surrounding telehealth, as well as the future of telemedicine in primary care.

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, was hospitalized on Wednesday after experiencing difficulty breathing.  While the initial reports…

This week’s Asian medical news bulletin covers updates from the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Topics include face mask wearing, a new eye health center, a sugar consumption campaign, healthcare worker strikes, and a foodborne botulism outbreak. The bulletin also includes a warning about the Marburg virus disease from the Indonesian government.

Annually, we commemorate World Tuberculosis Day to raise public awareness about the consequences of TB and raise efforts to end the epidemic.

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the way we view work and the importance of mental…