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The Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) has emphasised the importance of paying attention to skin conditions, which may reflect deeper, systemic health problems

A total of 376 Indonesian hajj pilgrims have died, with most of them caused by heat stroke. This alarming trend highlights the health and safety conditions of the pilgrims during the Hajj season.

Baguio City is intensifying its efforts to combat illegal and unregulated deep wells through a multi-stakeholder approach. The initiative emphasises the critical health implications of groundwater management and aims to ensure safe water for residents and address the city’s water scarcity and contamination issues.

The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs has cautioned Indonesian citizens against attempting Hajj without the correct visa, as Saudi authorities reject thousands of unregistered pilgrims worldwide ahead of the pilgrimage starting next week.

Following the tragic death of a six-month-old baby reportedly due to “heatstroke,” the Department of Health (DOH) reiterated its call for vigilance. They requested highlighted surveillance, especially by parents and guardians. The incident highlights the critical need for awareness and preventive measures during periods of intense heat.

The sweltering heat of the sun, heightened by the ongoing effects of climate change, poses significant health risks, as warned by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

The resilient communities of the Davao Region, already grappling with the aftermath of recent floods and landslides, now face a new health crisis as cases of leptospirosis surge.

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As the world gradually emerges from the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, nightlife in cities like Singapore is returning to its bustling self. An unforeseen development accompanying this resurgence, however, is the increasing popularity of hangover supplements. With Singapore-based firm DrinkAid reporting over 1.5 million sales of such anti-hangover pills since 2020, this trend warrants closer examination, particularly from a medical and health perspective.

Cholera, a potentially fatal waterborne disease, continues to pose a significant health risk in many parts of Asia. Caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, cholera predominantly affects regions with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water. In this article, we’ll discuss the causes, symptoms, and prevention of cholera, with a focus on Asia’s ongoing fight against this devastating disease.