News & Insights Across Asia
U.S. health officials have confirmed the first case of a new mpox strain in a traveler from eastern Africa, highlighting ongoing global health concerns over the spread of the virus.
A new study reveals that over 800 million adults worldwide have diabetes, nearly doubling previous estimates, with Asia facing significant challenges in diagnosis and treatment.
An E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has sickened 104 people across 14 U.S. states, leading to 34 hospitalizations and prompting a nationwide recall.
The CDC reports fresh onions served at McDonald’s are likely behind an E. coli outbreak affecting 90 people across 13 states. Investigations and recalls are underway to ensure public safety.
China’s National Health Commission releases first guidelines to standardize obesity diagnosis and treatment, addressing a growing public health issue.
Congolese health officials have launched the nation’s first mpox vaccination campaign, a crucial step in combating an outbreak that has spread across Africa from its epicenter in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Congolese health officials have launched their first mpox vaccination campaign to combat an outbreak that has spread across Africa, marking a key step in containment efforts.
Congo has launched its first mpox vaccination campaign to combat an outbreak spreading across Africa, marking a crucial step in public health efforts.
The U.S. FDA has approved AstraZeneca’s FluMist nasal spray as the first self-administered flu vaccine, offering a needle-free option to boost vaccination rates and improve accessibility.
New study projects a dramatic increase in deaths due to extreme temperatures across the US by mid-21st century, with specific populations disproportionately affected.
A groundbreaking study has found over 3,600 chemicals from food packaging in human bodies, including substances hazardous to health, highlighting urgent need for further research.
Singapore’s Ministry of Health updates measures to prevent mpox Clade I infection, increasing vigilance among medical practitioners and implementing strict quarantine protocols.
Jordan’s Health Ministry announced the country’s first mpox case of 2024—a 33-year-old non-Jordanian male resident currently isolated in Amman—highlighting renewed public health vigilance.
A record-breaking heat wave is sweeping across the U.S. Midwest, affecting over 60 million people. Authorities warn of extreme temperatures posing heightened risks, prompting public safety measures.
Africa’s mpox outbreak response faces a critical funding shortfall, with less than 10% of the needed $245 million secured, according to Africa CDC officials.
New York City begins mosquito spraying to tackle growing concerns over West Nile virus spread, with pesticide applications in Central Park, Upper Manhattan, and parts of Brooklyn.
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has confirmed the country’s second case of mpox, pledging intensified surveillance to prevent further transmission.
The World Health Organization reassures that mpox is not the new COVID-19 and emphasizes that authorities can control its spread with proper measures, urging global cooperation.
Three people have died in Spain since Sunday due to heat stroke as a record-breaking heat wave grips much of the country, emergency services reported on Tuesday.
The WHO’s emergency committee will meet on Aug. 14 to decide if the mpox outbreak in Africa constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, potentially triggering a global response.