Author: Gerald Ng
Gerald Ng
Gerald Ng is the current chief editor for Medical Channel Asia. Writing has always been his first love and he has more than a decade of journalism experience after falling in love with reading the newspapers daily growing up in Singapore. His works and interviews have appeared in various media publications including Yahoo!, Straits Times and Channel NewsAsia.
On the Asian leg of their global ‘Discover NEOM’ tour, NEOM officials made a strategic stop in Singapore on September 18th. The event, located at the Pasir Panjang Power Station, highlighted NEOM’s vision for its future, showcasing its advancements and vast opportunities for potential partnerships.
Singapore woke up to murky skies on Saturday as the air quality plunged into the unhealthy bracket. The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) hit a disconcerting reading of between 65 and 115 by 2pm.
When the topic of urinary tract infections (UTIs) arises, many immediately associate it with women. However, what often goes unnoticed is that men, too, can fall prey to this uncomfortable ailment. This article sheds light on UTIs in both genders, emphasising that it’s a concern everyone should be aware of. We get insights from Dr Shirley Bang, Specialist Urologist, Advanced Urology Associates, specialising in functional and reconstruction urology, and female and general urology.
Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin covers more beds in Singapore hospitals, high temperatures in Indonesia and healthy eating initiative in Malaysia.
LSU safety Greg Brooks Jr., aged 22, recently faced a life-altering diagnosis: medulloblastoma, an uncommon brain cancer. Medulloblastoma affects around 350-500 people in the U.S. annually, with children being its most frequent victims. Greg’s condition came to light after an MRI scan showed a tumour between his cerebellum and brainstem.
India’s Kerala state sees a sigh of relief as no new cases of the perilous Nipah virus have been reported since September 15, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). However, the medical community remains vigilant due to the high mortality rate of the virus.
The new vaccine, trialled in Bangladesh, offers hope against the debilitating dengue virus. The fight against dengue, a persistent health challenge in Asia, is seeing a promising light. A dengue vaccine, trialled in Bangladesh, demonstrates potential in combating the viral disease.
The profound bond between humans and animals has always been a topic of admiration and intrigue. As 4 October is World Animals Day, we look at ways animals have contributed to the healthcare world.
The Health Ministry (MOH) has ramped up its vigilance in anticipation of Disease X, assured Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan. The unknown pathogen, tagged by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a potential epidemic-causing agent, has Asia, particularly Malaysia, on its toes.
Malaria cases are rising in Malaysia, despite lower prevalence rates in other parts of Asia. Data suggests climate change and other factors are contributing to this upswing.
