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Saving Forests Saves Human Lives
The Orang Sungai, or River People, are not the only ones directly impacted by decades-long reforestation along Sabah's Kinabatangan...
Challenges of the Thai Healthcare System
Examining Thailand's current healthcare infrastructure, and attempts at tackling rise of non-communicable diseases among Thais.
How Pharma Companies can Successfully Launch New Products
Although clinical differentiation is vital, there are also other metrics which have proven to consistently improve a new drug’s...
Atopic Dermatitis in Asia - the Plan, Problems and Path Forward
Why better systems, education and access matter as much as new drugs in atopic dermatitis care.
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End of Life Care in Asia
Societal attitudes towards end-of-life care must evolve in tandem with ageing populations and chronic illnesses.
Oct 30, 20256 min read
How Bridging Vaccination Gaps Strengthens Public Health
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
Sep 29, 20256 min read
Johor the Dark Horse of Medical Tourism in Southeast Asia
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?
Aug 29, 20256 min read
Immunising Pets in Southeast Asia
Immunisation of companion animals not only preserves the health of animal populations, but have broader implications on human and population health.
Jun 26, 20257 min read
Tackling the Stigma of Chronic Illness
With sustained support and strong advocacy, patients can rise above stigma associated with chronic disease, and even reclaim their lives
May 29, 20256 min read
Hidden in Plain Sight: the Chronic Kidney Disease Pandemic
The rising prevalence of chronic kidney disease signals an urgent need for immediate intervention.
Mar 28, 20247 min read
World Kidney Day - Chronic Kidney Disease & Kidney Cancer in Southeast Asia
On World Kidney Day, we examine the diseases that impair the function of the kidneys such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney...
Mar 10, 20236 min read
The Demand for Medical Aesthetic Procedures - 2 Years into the Pandemic
Two years into the pandemic and aesthetic physicians are seeing some return to normalcy while adapting to social-distancing regulations...
Mar 17, 20226 min read
COVID-19 Presents Opportunity for Good PR
We look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has opened up opportunities for PR to take centrestage and create value for businesses and brands....
Nov 17, 20214 min read
Getting Vaccinated is a Social Obligation, not a Personal Choice
As the Delta variant is demonstrating, if the majority of the population is not vaccinated, Covid-19 will continue to spread and mutate...
Oct 28, 20219 min read
Panel Discussion: Vaccination: A Social Obligation
In this video, our Regional Account Director John Battersby speaks to Dr Ling Li Min, Infectious Disease Specialist, Rophi Clinic,...
Oct 28, 20211 min read
SAMH: Tackling Mental Health Issues Amid Fundraising Challenges
The Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH) was forced to adjust its mental health services to social-distancing restrictions...
Jul 28, 20213 min read
Covid-19 a Shot in the Arm for Telemedicine
Examining the record growth of two telemedicine platforms in Southeast Asia – DOC2US (Malaysia) and Ooca (Thailand) — on the back of the...
Jun 18, 20215 min read
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