Author: Gerald Ng

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre recently hosted the 3rd Edition of Selangor International Expo MEDIC 2023. Thousands attended the four-day event, which took place from 19 to 22 October. The event was part of the 7th Selangor International Business Summit, including the 9th Selangor International Food & Beverage Expo and more.

Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH) achieved a first in the Philippines. It became the first medical facility with its dedicated halal kitchen. 

The Department of Health in the Philippines said that approximately 12 Filipinas die daily because of unnoticed early stages of cervical cancer and undiagnosed patients. This shows the importance of ensuring the safety of women from this disease, particularly amid the country’s concurrent healthcare issues.

In a groundbreaking healthcare advancement, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital has integrated a catheterisation laboratory (cath lab) with a cardiac MRI facility, transforming emergency cardiac care in Thailand.

Haemorrhoids, commonly known as piles, are blood vessels in the rectum or anus. When swollen, these uncomfortable lumps can be internal or external, leading to pain, itching, and bleeding.

Health experts suggest Malaysia’s budget for the Madani medical scheme, targeting lower-income groups, should be increased and doubled to decongest public healthcare facilities. There are calls for more apparent strategies on new health initiatives and reallocating sugar-sweetened beverages tax revenue for preventive health measures. Concerns also extend to the underfunding of healthcare digitalisation and the need for stronger public-private partnerships in healthcare service delivery.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) in the United Arab Emirates has initiated a 24/7 service allowing global users to retrieve information about registered medicines in the UAE via WhatsApp, a move modernising access to crucial health data. The service was launched at GITEX Global 2023, How the Service Works the service requires users to add +97142301221 to their contacts and send a simple “Hi” on WhatsApp. This interaction unveils a range of options. They offer details about various medicines, including their composition, uses, and market price in the UAE. Aiming for Informed Healthcare Choices According to MoHAP, the…

Fourteen years after the cataclysmic 2004 tsunami, its relentless impacts still linger, profoundly shaping the health of survivors.  Researchers uncover these haunting echoes in the lives of Indonesian women, visible through critical medical indicators. Survivors of the tsunami shown signs of lower levels of cortisol, a stress hormone. The Tsunami’s Silent Echo: The disaster that claimed countless lives left unseen scars on survivors. Recent findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shed light on these invisible wounds. The study, orchestrated by an adept team from the United States and Indonesia, focuses on Aceh’s coastal residents. These…

Docquity, Southeast Asia’s largest professional network of more than 400,000 healthcare professionals (HCPs), connecting two out of every three in the region, has launched Docquity Jobs, the first regional job portal dedicated to HCPs in Southeast Asia. Since launching in Malaysia in 2022, Docquity Jobs has expanded to the Philippines and Indonesia, and is now piloting in Singapore. It now has around 400 employers on board and sees a 30% month-on-month growth, with over 6,000 HCPs visiting organically on average every month.  “Docquity was founded with a vision to connect and empower HCPs to improve healthcare outcomes at scale. Through the years, we have continued to evolve our products and services based on our deep insights into…

Lupus is a term that has graced many headlines, but the nuances of this autoimmune disorder remain enigmatic to many.  A complex condition, lupus requires a deep understanding to debunk myths and shed light on realities. Dive with us into the world of lupus as we unravel its mysteries, from causes and symptoms to management techniques with Dr Lui Nai Lee, a specialist rheumatologist and founder of Lui Centre for Arthritis & Rheumatology.