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The vape and e-cigarette industry’s expansion into the Philippines, with aspirations to establish the country as a manufacturing hub for these products, has sparked concern among medical professionals. This trajectory, they warn, carries the ominous potential of fostering an epidemic of EVALI, or e-cigarette or vape-associated lung injury, particularly among the nation’s youth.

In a concerning statistic emerging from Malaysia, almost 100,000 individuals succumbed prematurely to various non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in 2022, falling short of the national average life expectancy of 75 years.  The primary culprits behind these early deaths were heart and cerebrovascular diseases, along with pneumonia, underscoring a pressing health crisis in the country.

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

Health experts suggest Malaysia’s budget for the Madani medical scheme, targeting lower-income groups, should be increased and doubled to decongest public healthcare facilities. There are calls for more apparent strategies on new health initiatives and reallocating sugar-sweetened beverages tax revenue for preventive health measures. Concerns also extend to the underfunding of healthcare digitalisation and the need for stronger public-private partnerships in healthcare service delivery.

Exploring the Challenges of Asthma: Lack of Knowledge for the Right Treatment and Services for Asians. Learn about the new research centre TARIPH dedicated to developing tailored treatments from an Asian perspective. Discover asthma’s prevalence & causes, and hear an expert’s advice for managing this chronic condition.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian Medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin will focus on COVID-19 booster shots, exercise and vaping.

In a stark illustration of the potential dangers associated with electronic cigarettes or vaporisers, a former vape addict in Singapore required an uncommon medical procedure known as whole lung lavage not once, but twice after developing a rare lung condition. Doctors at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), the only hospital in Singapore to perform this procedure, suspect the condition may be linked to his vaping habit.

What will it take to eliminate smoking in Singapore? Are you thinking about quitting? Read on to learn about Singapore’s fight against smoking

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin will focus on several updates in conjunction with World No Tobacco Day, which occurred on 31 May 2023 

As we celebrate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) today on 31 May 2023, the focus is shifting towards an unusual, yet urgent theme – “We need food, not tobacco”.