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Public health and hygiene

Moderna says US refusing to review mRNA-based flu shot

Moderna said the rejection was “inconsistent with previous written communications”.
Moderna said the rejection was “inconsistent with previous written communications”.

10 new active TB clusters detected in Malaysia so far in 2026

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.

‘Take the vaccine’: Dr Oz urges Americans to get vaccinated as US measles cases surge

Dr Mehmet Oz said that there was a simple solution to the raging measles outbreak in South Carolina.
Dr Mehmet Oz said that there was a simple solution to the raging measles outbreak in South Carolina.

Dozens hospitalised after nitric acid leak in Indonesia, raising safety concerns

The thick, orange-coloured fumes were first reported on Jan 31 at the facility owned by chemical tank storage company PT Vopak Terminal Merak.
The thick, orange-coloured fumes were first reported on Jan 31 at the facility owned by chemical tank storage company PT Vopak Terminal Merak.

Anger mounts in Senegal over Chinese firm’s sanitary pad scandal

Women and girls from west and central Africa, including Senegal, often struggle to access quality menstrual products.
Women and girls from west and central Africa, including Senegal, often struggle to access quality menstrual products.

WHO appeals for $1.27b for world’s worst health crises in 2026

The World Health Organization estimates that 239 million people would need urgent humanitarian assistance in 2026
The World Health Organization estimates that 239 million people would need urgent humanitarian assistance in 2026

Toilets at Malaysia’s Kota Kinabalu airport to get $3.8m upgrade amid questions over high cost

The renovation involved 196 toilet cubicles.
The renovation involved 196 toilet cubicles.

Nipah airport screenings are for reassurance, not scientific step to stop spread, experts say

Passengers walk in the thermal scanner area at Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Tangerang near Jakarta, Indonesia, on Jan 30.
Passengers walk in the thermal scanner area at Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Tangerang near Jakarta, Indonesia, on Jan 30.

‘Overpriced’ sanitary pads spark dialogue in S. Korea; groups call for manufacturing overhaul

Some sanitary pad suppliers in South Korea have vowed to increase the supply of their cheaper products.
Some sanitary pad suppliers in South Korea have vowed to increase the supply of their cheaper products.

Tokyo issues new influenza advisory after over 6,000 cases reported at schools, facilities

The Tokyo metropolitan government is urging frequent handwashing, disinfection and mask-wearing.
The Tokyo metropolitan government is urging frequent handwashing, disinfection and mask-wearing.

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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.