Health

Malaysia on high alert over Zika case in Singapore

Hong Kong on alert after first case of Zika virus confirmed

The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health says relevant measures had been taken to prevent the virus from spreading further.

Aug 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Dengue cases rise again after two-week decline

Dengue cases in Singapore rise again after two-week decline

The Ministry of Health and the National Environment Agency warns that the number of dengue cases in Singapore may exceed 30,000 this year.

Aug 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Rise in dengue cases, 200 new cases reported for 7th consecutive week

The National Environment Agency anticipates that the number of cases might rise in the coming months.

Aug 10, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Rise in dengue in Singapore, 7th reported death in 2016

Singapore: 79-year-old man dies of dengue; 7th reported death in 2016

A total of 10,137 cases have been reported in Singapore, since the beginning of this year.

Aug 5, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Rise in whooping cough cases affecting infants

Singapore: Rise in whooping cough affecting infants; MOH urges parents for vaccination

The doctors say that the adults should also go for vaccination of this particular disease, especially those who are in contact with infants.

Jul 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Rise in dengue cases for the 5th week, more than 9,900 cases reported this year

The National Environment Agency has alerted the public to expect an increase in the number of dengue cases in the coming months.

Jul 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore reports 6th dengue death in 2016; 72-year-old dies in Changi

The woman's residence at Simei Street 1 is an active two-case dengue cluster.

Jul 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: More dengue cases, but no report of Zika virus yet

The total number of localities, which are still affected by dengue increased from 647 to 660 for Week 26.

Jul 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia on alert over outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease

Malaysia on high alert as hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak spreads

The upward trend began in the last week of April with 794 cases.

Jun 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore smog crisis: Singapore and Indonesia to hold emergency meeting to discuss solutions

Singapore smog crisis: Minister to travel to Jakarta for emergency talks on haze

Stay indoors where possible and avoid heavy outdoor activities, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says.

Jun 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

WHO: Thailand, first Asian country to eliminate mother-to child transmission of HIV

Thailand becomes first Asian country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV

Thai health authorities say the number of women newly infected with HIV has drastically reduced.

Jun 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

MOH urges vaccination with the increase of measles cases in Singapore

Singapore sees rising measles cases this year; MOH on vaccination drive

Ministry of Health urges parents to get their children vaccinated as measles cases spike in Singapore

May 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Zika: Malaysian health ministry issues alert after Singapore reports virus

The director-general of health ministry, Noor Hisham Abdullah, says preventive measures are being taken.

May 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore reports first imported case of Zika virus

The news of the arrival of Zika virus in Singapore spooks residents.

May 14, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore: Medical Council punishes doctor for not giving leave to worker with broken hand

Inquiry finds the doctor at the Raffles hospital "disregarded the patient's wellbeing".

May 11, 2016

By Jacob J

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Singapore: Rise in dengue cases for the 5th week, more than 9,900 cases reported this year

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Malaysia: More dengue cases, but no report of Zika virus yet

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Singapore smog crisis: Minister to travel to Jakarta for emergency talks on haze

Thailand becomes first Asian country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV

Singapore sees rising measles cases this year; MOH on vaccination drive

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