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Headlines from the outlets of the region and the specialist cyber press, newest first, one row per story. Headlines in other languages are machine-translated into English; the mark after them gives the language, and the original is underneath. The last 30 days unless you set dates. How translation and stories work · Which outlets, by country
81–120 of 388 articles
Group by story · Times in UTC| Nov 8 17:20 |
Cambodia |
Japan-funded surgical center boosts Siem Reap’s healthcare capacity
A $19 million Japanese-funded Center of Surgical Service has strengthened Siem Reap Provincial Referral Hospital’s (SPRH) capacity to provide specialised healthcare services, as the facility continues upgrading its infrastructure and working towards …
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| Nov 8 16:01 |
Philippines |
PH can learn from Sweden’s low smoking rate – expert
SWEDEN’s achievement of having one of the world’s lowest smoking rates offers lessons for Filipino policymakers seeking to reduce the health risks associated with traditional cigarettes, a tobacco harm reduction expert said.Dr. …
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| Nov 8 05:47 |
Malaysia |
Siling Hospital Seberang Jaya bocor akibat hujan lebat luar biasa
Pengarah Kesihatan Negeri Pulau Pinang Dr Zulhizzam Abdullah berkata tiada pesakit terjejas akibat kejadian itu.
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| Nov 8 05:43 |
Malaysia |
Heavy rain causes ceiling leaks at Seberang Jaya Hospital
Penang health director Zulhizzam Abdullah says no patients were affected.
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| Nov 8 05:01 |
Malaysia |
Ceilings leak at Seberang Jaya Hospital, no patients affected
SEBERANG PERAI, Nov 8 — Healthcare workers were seen holding umbrellas indoors at Seberang Jaya Hospital last nigh...
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| Nov 8 04:00 |
South Korea |
Tomato virus that spreads by touch detected in Busan
A virus that can severely damage tomatoes and peppers has been detected in greenhouse crops in Busan, the city’s Agricultural Technology Center said Sunday, urging growers to limit contact between farms. The …
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| Nov 8 03:00 |
China |
Hong Kong’s Margaret Chan voted to lead World Health Organization in 2006 – SCMP archive
This article was first published on November 9, 2006. Margaret Chan wins WHO race in coup for China, HK by Mary Ann Benitez Hong Kong’s former director of health Margaret Chan Fung …
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| Nov 7 16:01 |
Philippines |
Go pushes sports to combat obesity
SEN. Bong Go urged the country's youth to pivot toward sports and physical fitness to fight heart disease and obesity.“Get into sports, stay away from drugs to keep us healthy and fit,” …
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| Nov 7 12:01 |
Singapore |
Worker trapped on roof of burning Taiwan chemical factory rescued after over 2 hours
He was taken to hospital with burns affecting around 30 per cent of his body.
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| Nov 7 11:25 |
South Korea |
Court issues arrest warrant for woman accused of stabbing doctor at hospital
A Seoul court on Saturday issued a warrant to formally arrest a woman for allegedly stabbing and injuring a doctor at Severance Hospital in western Seoul. The Seoul Western District Court issued …
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| Nov 7 09:21 |
Malaysia |
Bukit Aman suspects cocaine-in-shoes arrest at Hong Kong airport linked to Malaysia drug bust
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The arrest of a Hong Kong man with about one kilogramme of cocaine concealed in his shoes at...
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| Nov 7 06:00 |
Thailand |
Lightning strike on Chiang Mai field hut kills one, injures villagers
Lightning hit a rice field hut in Mae Chaem district where harvesters had sheltered from a storm, killing one man and injuring at least eight others. The story Lightning strike on Chiang …
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| Nov 7 05:00 |
Thailand |
Don Mueang drug checks with sniffer dogs target international flights
The ONCB and the airport's anti-drug task force picked passengers' bags at random on arriving and departing international flights, found nothing illegal and plan more checks. The story Don Mueang drug checks …
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| Nov 7 02:11 |
Malaysia |
US reports highest number of measles cases in 35 years
State health officials have reported at least eight deaths related to the highly contagious but highly preventable disease.
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| Nov 6 22:54 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia, Malaysia explore media cooperation to promote healthcare tourism
Cambodia and Malaysia are exploring closer media cooperation to promote healthcare tourism and expand public awareness of Malaysia's medical services among Cambodian citizens. The post Cambodia, Malaysia explore media cooperation to promote …
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| Nov 6 16:06 |
Philippines |
PhilHealth vows faster payments, accreditation of health facilities
THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will reduce accreditation hurdles and speed up payments to local health facilities to strengthen local health systems and advance Universal Health Care (UHC).PhilHealth Acting President and …
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| Nov 6 15:21 |
Singapore |
S'porean man, 76, pledges S$19,000 a year to China hospital after treatment there saved his life
Xu developed severe altitude sickness while travelling in Xinjiang, suffering from fluid buildup in his lungs, heart failure, respiratory failure and cardiogenic shock.
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| Nov 6 12:08 |
South Korea |
North Koreans fed up with folk remedies as colds spread
A wave of respiratory illness is sweeping parts of North Korea as the seasons change this fall, with adults and children alike battling colds that drag on for weeks. Health authorities, however, …
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| Nov 6 06:47 |
Thailand |
Lured into an online scam network, an African man spent almost a year in Cambodia trying to go home
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The 33-year-old man, lured to Cambodia with the offer of a receptionist job, endured daily beatings for a month, locked in a dark room somewhere in the …
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| Nov 6 05:31 |
Malaysia |
US job growth expected to pick up in October, with moderation in wage gains
The unemployment rate is expected to remain unchanged at 4.2%, while annual wage growth is forecast to slow to 2.9% from 3.0% in September.
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| Nov 6 01:53 |
Singapore |
S'pore man jailed for life for torturing teen sister to death: Parents said he was kind, took care of her
He was smart and did volunteer work overseas, the parents shared with reporters.
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| Nov 6 00:38 |
Macau |
Summit puts medical tourism and preventive healthcare at center of growth plans
Macau’s tourism industry should expand into preventive healthcare and longevity services, medical and business leaders said Thursday at the inaugural Greater Bay Area Health and Longevity Summit. Melco chairman and CEO Lawrence …
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| Nov 6 00:02 |
South Korea |
[FRIENDS OF KOREA] How one Peace Corps Volunteer helped deaf Koreans find their voice
As I trudged across Sinchon Rotary and up the steep walkway to Severance Hospital, I kept repeating to myself a phrase from a childhood story about a train engine: “I think I …
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| Nov 5 17:26 |
Cambodia |
PM calls for stronger action to improve nutrition and public health
Ministies, institutions, development partners and the private sector must work more closely together to tackle malnutrition and improve public health through stronger food systems, healthcare, education, social protection, clean water and sanitation, …
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| Nov 5 16:12 |
Philippines |
PH among countries with highest teen inactivity – WHO
ABOUT 40 percent of adolescents in the Philippines reported having no physically activity in a week, placing the country among those with the highest rates of inactivity among young people, according to …
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| Nov 5 12:01 |
Singapore |
Comment: For the Democrats, the last easy day was yesterday. Tomorrow will be tougher.
The most important thing to do is to moderate your expectations for what’s going to happen over the next two years.
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| Nov 5 11:40 |
Malaysia |
Pakar bedah letak jawatan, pembedahan jantung Kelantan, Terengganu tertangguh
HRPZ II yang menampung pesakit dari kedua-dua negeri itu ketiadaan pakar sejak bulan lepas.
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| Nov 5 11:01 |
Malaysia |
Surgeon’s exit delays heart surgeries in Kelantan, Terengganu
Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital which caters to patients from both states has been without a specialist since last month.
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| Nov 5 10:06 |
Malaysia |
South Africa local election turnout tops 2021 level
Voting was largely orderly across the country, although some confrontations between supporters of rival political parties were reported.
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| Nov 5 09:35 |
Thailand |
Cigna Global’s November offer gives expats 10% off health insurance for life
Cigna Global is offering new customers an additional 10% discount on eligible international health insurance plans purchased between November 1 and November 30, 2026. The discount continues for the lifetime of the …
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| Nov 5 06:29 |
Myanmar |
Lured into an online scam network, an African man spent almost a year in Cambodia trying to go home
The 33-year-old man, lured to Cambodia with the offer of a receptionist job, endured daily beatings for a month, locked in a dark room somewhere in the Southeast Asian country. He didn’t …
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| Nov 5 04:56 |
Malaysia |
Oil ‘cocktail’ exports put Malaysia’s palm oil credentials under scrutiny, says maritime industry veteran
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — The alleged blending of imported cooking oil with locally produced supplies before it...
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| Nov 5 04:07 |
China |
CGTN Social Edit | Browsing robots and flying taxis at CIIE
CGTN Social Edit | Browsing robots and flying taxis at CIIE
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| Nov 5 02:48 |
Singapore |
Drug trafficking suspect bites CNB officer’s thigh during arrest
The 64-year-old also spat on two other officers during his arrest.
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| Nov 5 01:40 |
Singapore |
Man arrested for suspected drug trafficking, biting and spitting at CNB officers
The drugs seized included 1.5kg of cannabis, 166g of Ice and 25g of Ecstasy tablets.
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| Nov 5 00:56 |
Malaysia |
Anwar: Hospital Seberang Jaya’s new cardiac services to cut waiting times, ease pressure on Penang Hospital
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 5 — Hospital Seberang Jaya (HSJ) has made history as the first Level 2 hospital in Peninsul...
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| Nov 4 22:58 |
Malaysia |
Some 1,800 dead from cholera in Ebola-hit DR Congo
Around 60,000 cases of the diarrhoeal disease have been recorded, mainly in the eastern provinces of North and South Kivu, which are plagued by numerous armed groups.
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| Nov 4 15:50 |
Malaysia |
Cops seize drugs worth RM1.08mil, arrest 7 foreigners in Penang
The six men and a woman aged between 25 and 38 were arrested during raids at two premises in Bukit Tengah on Sunday.
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| Nov 4 14:50 |
Thailand |
Stranded cruise ship Odyssey leaves Cambodia with no passengers
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A U.S. cruise ship that forced all its passengers to disembark in Cambodia after suspending its operations last week has departed the Southeast Asian nation with only …
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| Nov 4 12:02 |
South Korea |
Doctor injured in stabbing attack at hospital in western Seoul
A man stabbed and injured a doctor at a major hospital in western Seoul, police said Wednesday, adding that they are investigating the motive for the attack. The Seodaemun Police Station said …
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