Technology as a way to tackle gap in urology care in Southeast Asia

Uneven access to GLP-1 agonists risk widening existing health gaps unless a balance is struck between affordability, clinical need and responsible prescribing.

Societal attitudes towards end-of-life care must evolve in tandem with ageing populations and chronic illnesses.

Over the past five decades, it is estimated that 154 million lives have been saved through immunisation programmes, the vast majority of them children under the age of five . Smallpox has been eradicated, polio is close to being eliminated, and diseases such as measles, diphtheria, and pertussis are controlled in countries with high vaccination coverage . Yet, despite these achievements, access to vaccines remains uneven across the globe, and the benefits are still not shared

Immunisation of companion animals not only preserves the health of animal populations, but have broader implications on human and population health.

US tariffs threaten Asia’s pharma exports, but regional innovation and collaboration could offer sustainable growth alternatives.

Despite advancements in cancer treatment, survival rates in Southeast Asia remain lower than in high-income countries (HICs)

Are our cities making us fat? The curse of the modern obesogenic environment in Southeast Asia

The HIV/AIDS pandemic exposed global health inequalities and inspired transformative strategies that continue to shape healthcare access

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) may be the answer to boosting healthcare infrastructure and medical training to cope with the rising dema

Fatty liver disease in Southeast Asia

Despite diagnostic challenges, the prognosis for brain tumour patients has improved significantly in the last decade, owing to emerging ther

Poor medication adherence is a critical issue among hypertension patients and must be addressed to prevent more disastrous consequences.

The rising prevalence of chronic kidney disease signals an urgent need for immediate intervention.

Singapore leads the way for ASEAN in healthier ageing, with its move towards preventive healthcare

Anti-vaccine misinformation, the viral threat confounding medical science Vaccines and vaccination programmes have been one of the most...

A look at factors enabling the unprecedented rapid development and subsequent rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, and lessons on improving...

A minimum standard of care is expected to be implemented around the globe for myopia, a condition which is projected to affect more than 50%

COVID-19 social-distancing and travel restrictions have begun to ease or lift in some countries, but the scientific and medical...

Examining Thailand's current healthcare infrastructure, and attempts at tackling rise of non-communicable diseases among Thais.