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Infectious diseases

Measles cases surge in Indonesia as anti-vaccine attitudes persist after Covid-19 pandemic

ktmeasles - A child undergoes a medical examination at a community health post in Bekasi, West Java on August 13, 2025.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF CENTER FOR INDONESIA'S STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (CISDI)
ktmeasles - A child undergoes a medical examination at a community health post in Bekasi, West Java on August 13, 2025.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF CENTER FOR INDONESIA'S STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (CISDI)

Denmark first EU country to halt mother-to-child HIV transmission: WHO

According to World Health Organization figures, Denmark has low rates of HIV and syphilis among pregnant women.
According to World Health Organization figures, Denmark has low rates of HIV and syphilis among pregnant women.

2 measles cases aboard SIA flight to New Zealand infected before arrival in Singapore: CDA

The passenger transited through Changi Airport for about 2.5 hours before getting on his outbound flight to Los Angeles.
The passenger transited through Changi Airport for about 2.5 hours before getting on his outbound flight to Los Angeles.

Babies travelling to countries with high measles incidence should get MMR vaccine early: Ong Ye Kung

The measles virus is spread through air droplets and direct contact with nasal and throat secretions.
The measles virus is spread through air droplets and direct contact with nasal and throat secretions.

‘I thought I was safe’: What’s behind Malaysia’s rising TB cases

Tuberculosis can spread in crowded and enclosed spaces, such as Ramadan bazaars.
Tuberculosis can spread in crowded and enclosed spaces, such as Ramadan bazaars.

11-month-old girl is first measles case in a pre-school in Singapore since measures stepped up

The 11-month old girl attends a preschool in Singapore and was not yet due for the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccination.
The 11-month old girl attends a preschool in Singapore and was not yet due for the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccination.

SIA passenger with measles who travelled through S’pore not linked to other cases here: CDA

The passenger transited through Changi Airport for about 2.5 hours before getting on his outbound flight to Los Angeles.
The passenger transited through Changi Airport for about 2.5 hours before getting on his outbound flight to Los Angeles.

Malaysia’s TB outbreak: Public urged to mask up in crowded places as cases hit over 3,100

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease and is transmitted through the air to nearby close contacts.
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease and is transmitted through the air to nearby close contacts.

Singapore to ease measures against Nipah virus from Feb 23; no cases reported to date

The Communicable Diseases Agency said it will cease temperature screening at the airport and seaports for flights and ships arriving from affected areas.
The Communicable Diseases Agency said it will cease temperature screening at the airport and seaports for flights and ships arriving from affected areas.

Indonesia’s Riau province intensifies livestock vaccination amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

Foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, goats and sheep.
Foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, goats and sheep.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.