Browsing: Asia

The prevalence of Lyme disease in Asia, a region where this tick-borne illness was previously less common, is now being…

Why does Asia have the highest cases of Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause acute and chronic diseases. While it is a global health issue, it is a particularly serious concern in Asia, where the prevalence is the highest in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 292 million people worldwide are living with hepatitis B, and over two-thirds of them reside in the Asia-Pacific region.

In this week’s news bulletin, we look at diabetes, mental health and a medical carrier coming to Indonesia. Read more