Diseases

Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people

The Catalan health department later said the risk assessment for the population was considered “very low”

Genomics for Kids in ASEAN programme to set up registry to further tackle rare diseases in region

Ms Abigail Chua (left) and Ms Raphaella Gautama, who were both diagnosed with rare conditions in 2019.

Clinical trials: Neither last chance saloon nor guinea pig experiments

There is a rich pipeline of new treatments for previously untreatable conditions and improved therapies for a whole slew of chronic and life-limiting illnesses, says the writer.

US CDC leadership disarray deepens as second-in-command departs

The Trump administration is searching for a permanent replacement to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Prison inmate dies of mpox in Thailand; authorities urge calm

Although mpox is not easily transmitted, Thailand’s Department of Medical Services reiterated that people should stay alert and not panic.

503 new TB cases reported in Malaysia

Lung with virus, rsv infection, long covid, world tuberculois day, air pollution and cancer concept

Researchers move closer to home-based screening test that could catch cancer much earlier

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are developing an at-home cancer screening test that involves a bioengineered pill and a urine test.

Thai FDA warns about unapproved herbal inhaler registration misuse

The FDA urged the public to be cautious when buying or using the inhalers.

Russia investigates care home deaths in new Siberian health scandal

India confirms two Nipah virus cases in West Bengal, but situation contained

India's health ministry said all contacts linked to the cases have been traced and were all negative.

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