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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
241–280 of 367 stories (387 articles)
List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 24 12:02 |
Singapore |
Taiwanese doctor, 48, unable to practise medicine in S'pore, volunteers at hospitals while being stay-at-home-dad
He had moved to Singapore to be with his wife, a doctor here.
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| Oct 24 10:55 |
Cambodia |
Bokor Mountain Charity Climb Targets $10,000 for Children’s Healthcare
A three-day charity climb up Bokor Mountain in Kampot province aims to raise at least $10,000 for Angkor Hospital for Children (AHC) in Siem Reap, while promoting domestic tourism, physical fitness and …
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| Oct 24 05:18 |
Philippines |
Marcos urged to ease rising healthcare costs
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been asked to expand healthcare access to vulnerable sectors of society by strengthening medical benefits, making medicines and healthcare services more accessible.Speaking at the …
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| Oct 24 04:30 |
Thailand |
Bangkok police run a donor heart from Don Mueang to hospital in 19 minutes
Traffic police cleared a path through heavy rain on Thursday evening to move a donated heart from Don Mueang Airport to King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in 19 minutes, the 197th heart the …
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| Oct 24 02:49 |
Malaysia |
Man who died in custody had external injuries, no internal bleeding MSLelaki mati dalam tahanan alami kecederaan luaran, tiada pendarahan dalaman
Polis sedang menunggu keputusan analisis makmal bagi mengesahkan punca kematian, manakala kes itu turut dirujuk ke Suruhanjaya Bebas Tatakelakuan Polis.
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| Oct 24 00:02 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia courts German investment in healthcare, advanced industries
Cambodia is calling for increased German private-sector investment in healthcare, automotive manufacturing and high-technology industries as part of broader efforts to shift towards higher-value economic sectors. The post Cambodia courts German investment …
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| Oct 23 23:15 |
Malaysia |
How Tekun Nasional, ministry have helped businesses overcome crisis, grow
Three entrepreneurs share how the agency’s financing and guidance has helped them overcome challenges and continue operations.
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| Oct 23 23:00 |
Malaysia |
Haze can irritate skin and eyes, not just lungs, experts warn
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Haze pushed air quality to hazardous levels in parts of the country this year, with the Air...
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| Oct 23 23:00 |
Malaysia |
Experts say all high-risk groups vulnerable to haze, including those with medical conditions
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — While haze exposure poses health risks to the general population, high-risk groups such as...
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| Oct 23 21:19 |
China |
Kenya reports second Ebola death, a close relative of first patient
Kenya’s health ministry announced the country’s second Ebola death on Friday, saying a 65-year-old woman who was a close relative of the first patient died after developing symptoms while in quarantine. The …
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| Oct 23 21:05 |
Malaysia |
Bayern Munich coach Kompany in hospital after collapsing
The club says Vincent Kompany is undergoing thorough examinations and will remain under medical care.
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| Oct 23 14:52 |
Philippines |
EXPLAINER: What is the Shamonda virus?
France recently reported its first case of the Shamonda virus, with the patient reportedly dying; authorities are still determining if the virus caused the death. But what is the Shamonda virus?
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
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| Oct 23 13:00 |
Malaysia |
Teacher injured in attack incident allowed to leave hospital MSGuru cedera dalam kejadian serangan dibenarkan keluar hospital
Tunku Putra-HELP School memuji guru terbabit atas keberanian dan ketenangannya, serta kepada para pelajar yang bertindak pantas.
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| Oct 23 12:26 |
Malaysia |
Teacher hurt in axe attack at Kuching school discharged from hospital
Tunku Putra-HELP School praises the woman for her courage and composure, and the students who responded to the incident.
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| Oct 23 10:16 |
Hong Kong |
Grandmother, domestic worker arrested for suspected child neglect after viral videos spark investigation
Hong Kong police have arrested a 61-year-old woman and a domestic worker over suspected child neglect after video clips of a girl crying for help went viral on social media. Police said …
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| Oct 23 09:00 |
Singapore |
Hospital staff who help patients find jobs receive Healthcare Humanity Award
20 teams and 80 individuals were recognised for their dedication to healthcare.
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| Oct 23 06:49 |
China |
WHO warns Africa faces ‘complex’ Ebola outbreak as virus reaches Nigeria
The World Health Organization has warned that Africa faced a “complex” Ebola outbreak after the virus crossed from east Africa to Nigeria, marking the first case in the west of the continent. …
Same story: 3 more articles · 3 outlets
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| Oct 23 03:21 |
Thailand |
Police detain Kanchanaburi schoolgirl with 4,038 meth pills
A Kanchanaburi high school student was arrested after police discovered 4,038 meth pills hidden in her jacket during a parcel delivery, which she claimed she had accepted for 2,000 baht without knowing …
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| Oct 23 02:55 |
Malaysia |
Kuching school attack suspect remains hospitalised as police record 24 statements
KUCHING, Oct 23 — The 16-year-old male student of an international school here who allegedly attacked a...
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| Oct 23 00:02 |
Macau |
Africa CDC calls an Ebola crisis summit as Nigeria records its first case
African health ministers were invited yesterday [Macau time] to an “extraordinary virtual meeting” to discuss the spread of Ebola after Nigeria reported its first case of the disease that has claimed thousands …
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| Oct 23 00:02 |
Macau |
Ebola’s spread exposes gaps in surveillance
Ebola disease from the fast-moving outbreak in Congo has spread to four other countries, exposing gaps in surveillance as health authorities work to contain infections across borders. Nigeria became the latest country …
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| Oct 22 18:54 |
Philippines |
DOH, WHO chief tackle medicine access, health worker migration, pandemic readiness
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) discussed medicine access, disease surveillance and pandemic preparedness, along with other health priorities, during a meeting between Health …
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| Oct 22 17:29 |
Cambodia |
Cambodia targets 80% healthcare coverage by 2035
Cambodia is working to expand healthcare access and boost its health system through digital technology and AI, aiming to achieve 80% coverage by 2035. The post Cambodia targets 80% healthcare coverage by …
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| Oct 22 16:20 |
Philippines |
DOH budget cut may violate UHC Law
THREE former Health secretaries urged Congress to restore funding for the Department of Health’s (DOH) Health Promotion Bureau (HPB), warning that the proposed budget cut could undermine the Universal Health Care (UHC) …
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| Oct 22 12:02 |
Singapore |
'Dad, I'm cold': M'sia teen's final words to dad after being electrocuted during festival procession
Winds pushed the big flag he was carrying into power lines.
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| Oct 22 12:00 |
China |
When the Subject is Grandmothers w/ Kate Zhou
The post When the Subject is Grandmothers w/ Kate Zhou appeared first on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.
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| Oct 22 10:47 |
Thailand |
Melioidosis kills 45 in four northeastern provinces
NAKHON RATCHASIMA – Four provinces in lower northeastern Thailand have reported 570 cases of melioidosis, commonly known as soil fever, and 45 deaths so far this year, with health officials warning farmers …
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| Oct 22 10:16 |
Malaysia |
Court of Appeal revokes bail for wheelchair-bound man charged with trafficking 6.2kg of cannabis
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 22 — The Court of Appeal today overturned a High Court decision that had released a wheelchai...
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
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| Oct 22 09:58 |
Malaysia |
Hermes’s Q3 revenue growth slows on weak Chinese demand
The results marked the French luxury brand’s weakest quarterly sales growth since early 2020, when it shut boutiques worldwide due to the pandemic.
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| Oct 22 09:11 |
Thailand |
More health benefits don’t mean better insurance in Thailand
Two health insurance policies can offer similar protection for a hospital admission, yet one may cost considerably more because it includes better benefits (e.g. dental care, outpatient appointments and routine health checks). …
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| Oct 22 06:15 |
China |
Falling child vaccination rates raise concern as Hong Kong flu deaths rise
A senior Hong Kong health official has warned of a higher risk of influenza infection as vaccination rates fall and the city’s summer flu season stretches on, following the death of a …
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| Oct 22 04:30 |
Thailand |
Thailand video news | App Fee Crackdown, Pad Kra Pao Lawsuit, Pattaya Thief Escapes Police
In Thailand video news, Jay brings you the latest stories from across Thailand and beyond. The headlines include a proposed crackdown on rising delivery app fees, a million-baht legal dispute over a …
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| Oct 22 03:20 |
Hong Kong |
'Summer flu season to last longer than last year's'
Hong Kong is experiencing a prolonged summer flu season that shows no clear sign of abating, Centre for Health Protection controller Edwin Tsui said on Thursday. He said the flu season has …
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| Oct 22 01:33 |
Malaysia |
Intern found dead in Port Dickson died from fall from height, police say no foul play
PORT DICKSON, Oct 22 — A final-year college student undergoing practical training at a hotel in Lukut was found de...
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| Oct 21 23:00 |
Malaysia |
Dr Lai: from a struggling childhood to a life in medicine
Penang-born doctor Lai Kwan Kew has overcome hardship and rejection to build a career in infectious disease and humanitarian work.
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| Oct 21 16:15 |
Philippines |
Perfect storm threatens agriculture – DA chief
AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday urged senators to support the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) proposed P198.4-billion budget for 2027, warning that millions of farmers and fisherfolk face a “perfect …
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| Oct 21 16:09 |
Philippines |
Go sends aid to Manila fire victims
SEN. Bong Go extended assistance to families displaced by a fire in Barangay 810, Zone 88, Manila City, urging them to stay hopeful and prioritize their safety and well-being as they recover …
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| Oct 21 16:02 |
Malaysia |
13,000 jawatan kosong doktor, termasuk 1,660 doktor pakar
Menteri kesihatan berkata 3,510 doktor meletak jawatan antara 2024 hingga 2026, dengan lebih separuh daripadanya beralih ke sektor swasta.
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| Oct 21 15:00 |
Malaysia |
13,000 doctors’ posts vacant, including 1,660 specialist positions
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says 3,510 doctors resigned between 2024 and 2026, with more than half leaving for the private sector.
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| Oct 21 13:28 |
Hong Kong |
12yo girl becomes 2nd paediatric flu death this summer
Health authorities on Wednesday once again called on vulnerable groups to get vaccinated, after announcing that a 12-year-old girl had become the second paediatric death of the summer flu season. The Centre …
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