Browsing: traditional medicine

Hilot, a traditional Filipino healing practice, offers a holistic approach rooted in culture. Yet, its role sparks debate: Is it a cultural treasure, a healthcare risk, or a bridge to integrative medicine? With commentary from Rev. Roland Gomez Comon aka Apu Adman Aghama, a lead advocate of Philippine Indigenous Traditional Medicine Hilot.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin covers expired vaccines in Malaysia, illegal drugs in Singapore and monkeypox in Indonesia.