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In a historic moment for global health advocacy, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) recently embraced a groundbreaking resolution led by the Philippines. The resolution, titled “Sustainable, Safe, and Universal Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH), Waste, and Electricity Services in Health Care Facilities,” not only underscores the urgent need for comprehensive services in healthcare settings but also marks a collaborative effort by nations worldwide.

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.

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The event raised RM1.8 million in funds to help continue the pursuit of eradicating HIV/AIDS in Malaysia. It was held in conjunction with MAF’s 20th anniversary and World AIDS day. Mr Azman stated that the government fully supports the amendment of the Employment Act 1995 and the Industrial Relations Act 1967. He mentioned this in a speech at the event held at Sunway Resort Hotel. He further mentioned that the Malaysian AIDS Foundation and KSM are in the process of refining the proposal to reform this bill. The proposal also received support from the Ministry of Health (MOH), a few government-linked companies (GLCs) and stakeholders.

Discover the joys of mindful eating during the festive season and its impact on well-being. Read for tips on a more fulfilling experience.

Dr Goh shared that “The complications from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes have serious complications when they attack blood vessels. When this happens, it can cause microvascular heart diseases and lead to blindness, kidney failure, loss of sensations in the nerve and more. Macrovascular heart disease causes heart attack and stroke.

Type 1 diabetes usually has more complications and has a greater impact on reducing the lifespan. However, in both diseases, the life expectancy is reduced. Therefore, the patient is better off getting a reversal cure via metabolic surgery. 

Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder, affects millions worldwide. Characterised by its impact on movement, this disease presents unique challenges…

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

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.