A study in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest found human blood in 18 of 24 successfully identified mosquito samples, raising concerns that habitat loss could increase opportunities
An inaugural awards ceremony in Vientiane spotlighted three champions of inclusive care — and drew new international pledges to reach communities long left behind by
BIR expands VAT-exempt medicine list to 2,277, aiming to reduce Filipinos’ out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC MANILA — The Philippines has added 14 more
New International Research shows health messaging doubles support for climate policies; The research, based on a survey of around 30,000 respondents across Brazil, India, Japan
Scientists found that obesity among school-aged children and adolescents increased in nearly every country over the past four decades. But while some high-income countries are
The study highlights mounting pressure on governments, cities and public health systems across South Asia to adapt to increasingly dangerous heat conditions. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC
The report from the Global Network Against Food Crises reveals that acute food insecurity remains highly concentrated. Ten countries — Afghanistan, Bangladesh, the Democratic Republic of
A heat index between 42°C and 51.9°C is classified as “danger,” a threshold that Bangkok has repeatedly crossed during this ongoing heatwave. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC
Outdoor workers will be required to shift their working hours to cooler parts of the day — typically from 6am to 11am and 4pm to