Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is calling for public input on new rules for digital mental health tools – a move meant to sharpen oversight, bolster patient safety, and align Australia with international standards
Health experts say hantavirus poses a low overall risk across Asia, yet Singapore’s recent quarantine of two cruise passengers over suspected cases underscores how vigilant authorities remain in regional infectious disease control
Thailand’s prime minister has issued a stark warning: he may shut down the country’s burgeoning cannabis industry, blaming a surge in international smuggling and lingering regulatory failures since decriminalisation
IHH Healthcare CEO Prem Kumar Nair unveils a bold, actionable plan to ready Asia for longer lifespans-championing preventive care, accelerating digital-health innovation, and forging tighter cross-border partnerships to transform healthcare across the region
UNICEF is adding a strong mental health and well‑being focus to the continuum of care across Europe and Central Asia, working to weave psychosocial support into health, education and social services so every child and family gets the support they need
UNICEF is accelerating a global push to end child malnutrition – expanding life-saving nutrition programs, enriching school meals, and joining forces with governments to build stronger, more resilient health systems
As Southeast Asia’s health systems buckle under surging demand, Vietnam is leaning into self-care to ease the strain. By prioritizing prevention, embracing digital tools and strengthening community-based support, policymakers and patients are actively reshaping how care reaches people
A new study in Scientific Reports uncovers a troubling blind spot: Central Asia’s climate adaptation policies largely ignore mental health impacts, leaving trauma unaddressed and undermining the region’s resilience to future shocks
Medical Fair Asia 2026 in Singapore will bring together the region’s healthcare leaders, innovators and policymakers for a dynamic, immersive showcase of cutting-edge medical technologies – igniting new partnerships, shaping policy and accelerating collaboration across Asia’s healthcare ecosystem
The science to eliminate cervical cancer exists – but the World Economic Forum warns that across the Asia-Pacific many countries still struggle to deliver life‑saving vaccines, screenings and treatments equitably
China’s ivory ban pushed Vietnamese trafficking networks deeper underground. They now hide tusks inside wax-sealed parcels, slip them along secret routes across borders, and keep a lucrative black market humming
Thailand has surged to 8th worldwide in healthcare-and sits atop Southeast Asia-showcasing world-class medical expertise, cutting-edge facilities, and growing trust from patients around the globe
Scientists are sounding the alarm: a looming “Godzilla El Niño” could blast Southeast Asia with blistering heat, crippling droughts and catastrophic floods – a shock that would push fragile economies to the brink and expose glaring weaknesses in climate resilience
A new WHO regional mapping across the Asia-Pacific reveals stark vulnerabilities – alongside promising strengths – in health systems, and delivers practical, actionable guidance to help countries strengthen preparedness for the next health crisis
A new report from Stanford’s Freeman Spogli Institute shows that care robots could help ease the elder-care crunch, empower and support staff, and preserve high-quality care – all without replacing human workers
Across Asia, insurers are scrambling to overhaul health-policy pricing as a rapid surge in chronic diseases drives claims costs skyward and strains traditional premium models
Southeast Asia’s dairy market is being reshaped at pace – consumers are blending modern health priorities with rich culinary traditions, opening exciting new opportunities for product innovation, Innova Market Insights reports
Deloitte’s “Access Amplified” report reveals how telehealth, AI-powered diagnostics and digital platforms are rapidly transforming healthcare across Asia Pacific – breaking down cost, distance and quality barriers to deliver faster, fairer care to millions
WHO and South-East Asian member states are stepping up to expand the region’s emergency health fund – a strategic push to boost pandemic preparedness, accelerate rapid-response capabilities, and fortify health systems against future shocks
A new United Nations University report sounds a stark warning: in South and Southeast Asia, the next climate-action frontier is urgent-building resilient, transformative health systems that can withstand rising climate risks and protect millions of lives