South Korea to lift fees for doctors treating severe illness in strained medical system
South Korea will use 10 trillion won in health insurance funds over three years to raise fees doctors receive for treating severe illnesses.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Heat stroke risk won't stop Japan's ageing farmers as temperatures soar
The authorities this year have issued warnings about heat-related illnesses as the temperatures soared to 40 Celsius in several cities.
Sat Aug 31 2024
NADMA: 27 cases of heat-related illnesses, one death as of March 20
According to NADMA, 22 cases of heat-related diseases involved adult patients, while five were teenagers.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Seek treatment at Mahmoodiah Health Clinic for minor illnesses, overcrowding at HSA
Extending the operating hours was one of the measures taken to overcome the issue of congestion at the Yellow and Red zones at the HSA JKT.
Mon Jan 22 2024
What do we know about China’s respiratory illness surge?
The rise in respiratory illnesses comes as China braces for its first winter season since lifting COVID-19 restrictions December last year.
Sat Dec 02 2023
China ministry seeks more fever clinics to combat respiratory illness surge
Cases among children are appearing especially high in Beijing and Liaoning province, where hospitals are warning of long waits.
Mon Nov 27 2023
WHO asks China for details on outbreaks of respiratory illness
Chinese authorities from National Health Commission held a press conference on Nov. 13 to report an increase of respiratory disease.
Thu Nov 23 2023
What's in a mosquito bite? How warmer climates spread disease
A complex mix of global warming, changes in land use and more movement of people and goods are contributing to the spread of illnesses.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Heatstroke: Be alert for early symptoms - Health specialists
Dr Arisman Wenge said heatstroke is a disease caused by heat-related illnesses preceded by a heat cramp, followed by heat exhaustion.
Fri Apr 28 2023
OKU Sentral calls on Health Ministry to establish rare disease policy
Ras Adiba Radzi has called on the Ministry of Health (KKM) to establish a Rare Disease Policy to safeguard the welfare of those suffering from rare illnesses.
Tue Jan 17 2023
China to allow some positive COVID-19 cases to quarantine at home - Sources
Pregnant women, the elderly and people with underlying illnesses will qualify to isolate at home.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Half the world's population has oral disease, WHO says
The most common oral illnesses are tooth decay, severe gum disease, tooth loss and oral cancers.
Sat Nov 26 2022
Bacterial infections the 'second leading cause of death worldwide'
S. aureus is a bacterium common in human skin and nostrils but behind a range of illnesses, while E. coli commonly causes food poisoning.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Pakistani hospital overwhelmed as water-borne illnesses spread
The emergency ward at the main government hospital in Sehwan, a small town in southern Pakistan, is overwhelmed.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Fears of waterborne disease rise in Bangladesh as floods recede
More than 4,000 people have contracted waterborne illnesses, including diarrhea, in flood-hit districts.
Fri Jun 24 2022
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024