Public health and hygiene

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.

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

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

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.

‘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.

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.

Coupang announces 9-cent sanitary pads after S. Korea’s Lee calls out high prices in market

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung pointed out limited consumer choices in the market of sanitary products.

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.

Commentary

Have we already forgotten the lessons of Covid-19?

Preparedness is not an abstract concept; it is measured in lives, livelihoods and societal disruption, says the writer.

Pakistan battles legions of fake doctors

Mr Abdul Waheed (left) trying to diagnose a minor in his unlicensed clinic on the outskirts of Hyderabad city in Sindh province on Jan 8. Clinics like his are often the first point of care for poor communities.

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