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

Johor is emerging as a medical tourism gateway in Malaysia, thanks to a longstanding relationship with Singapore, but does it have what it takes to position itself as regional medical hub?

With sustained support and strong advocacy, patients can rise above stigma associated with chronic disease, and even reclaim their lives 

Longer life expectancy in Southeast Asia drives the need for seniors to have better quality of life, vitality and independence throughout their final years.

There is a widening gap between organ demand and availability in Malaysia, while the struggle to reduce reliance on dialysis for end-stage r

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

Strong family support can help psoriasis patients manage their disease through better adherence to treatments while improving mental health.

The differences in clinical characteristics of hypertension in Asia, demands region-specific research and management approaches.

Fatty liver disease in Southeast Asia

The democratization of healthcare information has impacted the way healthcare communicators inform and educate consumers in the region.

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

The cause for liver cancer in Asia is undergoing a transition from viral to non-viral factors, with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease emergi

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

Improving awareness and treatment of rare diseases requires concerted effort from all stakeholders, particularly patient advocacy groups, to

Digitalisation and big data are playing an increasingly crucial role in connecting healthcare stakeholders and bridging gaps in patients'...