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The Philippines is not doing well in the sustainable development goal (SGD) 3 due to the increasing childhood mortality in the country. During the 5th anniversary of the First 1000 Days Law (RA11146), Vicente Y. Belizario Jr. shared his thoughts about the Philippines’ status in achieving the childhood mortality goal. He said, “If we’re talking about sustainable development goals, the Philippines as a whole is not doing [well] on childhood mortality.”

Polio, also known as poliomyelitis, is a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects young children. Once a widespread and feared illness, polio has been largely eliminated in most parts of the world, thanks to extensive vaccination efforts. This article will explore the history, causes, symptoms, and treatments for polio, as well as the ongoing global efforts to eradicate the disease.

Singapore is embarking on a major initiative aimed at fostering healthier eating habits from an early age. In a push to reshape the dietary landscape, a new set of guidelines has been unveiled, intended to ensure that school meals are not only nutritious but also appropriately portioned. 

Recent studies in Asia have found that Adenovirus infections are escalating among children. This often manifests as flu symptoms along with conjunctivitis and high fever. A study found an outbreak in India, while doctors in Singapore stated that they have seen more such cases in the past year. This uptick referred to as the ‘post-pandemic effect’, aligns with a surge in other respiratory infections.