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As fires burn in Indonesia and Malaysia, Singapore has also recorded unhealthy air. Haze health risks go beyond irritated eyes and coughing. Who needs extra protection, and when should you seek help?

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

It is vital for us to be aware of the dangers that come with the haze. We should also be vigilant and safeguard members of our community especially those who are more susceptible to the effects of the haze. While we might not be able to neutralise the factors causing the haze, we can certainly do our part to reduce its effects and keep each other safe.

Explore the impact of Indonesian wildfires on Singapore’s air quality, marking a three-year low amid hazardous haze.

Singapore woke up to murky skies on Saturday as the air quality plunged into the unhealthy bracket. The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) hit a disconcerting reading of between 65 and 115 by 2pm. 

The haze phenomenon in Asia has become a recurring environmental concern, affecting millions of people each year.

Malaysia woke to declining air quality earlier this month, with Penang and Sarawak hardest hit. Monitoring stations in Penang and…

Understand the health effects of haze pollution, learn self-care tips to relieve symptoms and understand when to seek medical help.

As the Meteorological Service Singapore forecasts El Nino conditions and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole to develop in the second half of 2023, countries in Southeast Asia may have to brace themselves for the possibility of transboundary haze.