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LONDON (Reuters) -In the nuclear medicine department of London's University College Hospital, patients pass through polished corridors to airy rooms decorated with green-leaf stencils, where they are scanned and treated, particularly for cancer, with cutting-edge technology that uses radioactive tracers.
KATHMANDU: Amid uncertainties over the resumption of funding for many healthcare programmes, especially training those funded by USAID, the Ministry of Health and Population is considering holding meetings and training virtually in the upcoming fiscal year.
BANGKOK: Bangkok has reported that a significant proportion of its residents suffer from high blood lipid levels, prompting the city to pledge a comprehensive development of infrastructure, sports facilities, and public health services.
WINDHOEK, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's cabinet has approved a universal health coverage policy to ensure all citizens can access healthcare services without financial hardship, a senior official said Thursday.
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Several U.S. universities, along with the U.S. Association of American Universities (AAU), the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and the American Council on Education (ACE), have filed a legal challenge against the Donald Trump administration's decision to cut costs associated with U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants.
From PROF AMRAHI BUANG, President, Malaysian Pharmacists Society.
A cooperative started by Merdeka icon Tun V.T. Sambanthan aimed at the Indian Malaysian community is expected to give out high dividend rates for 2024, Makkal Osai reports.
FROM PROF AMRAHI BUANG, Malaysian Pharmacists Society President
KUALA LUMPUR: Stakeholders are actively involved in discussions on the National Health Fund, which was recently proposed to enhance healthcare financing.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is considering a National Health Fund for better healthcare financing, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Malaysia and Asean must continue vital sustainability efforts amid global uncertainties.
LONDON: UK chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves will set aside billions of pounds for the National Health Service (NHS) in her budget next week as the institution kicks off an extensive programme of reform.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Wednesday (March 19, 2025)
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara, the Health Ministry and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) are developing basic health insurance and takaful products for Malaysians that highlight the concept of value-based healthcare.
PETALING JAYA: As the Trump administration severely scales back on foreign aid by dismantling the US Agency for International Development (USAID), activists now fear that this may shut down crucial programmes and some non-governmental organisations (NGOs) due to a lack of funds.
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa is moving ahead with implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill, President Cyril Ramaphosa said, despite strong opposition from within and outside government.
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will expand the cheap sales programme to help citizens access essential goods at more affordable prices ahead of the festive season, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
DAR ES SALAAM, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Tanzanian government on Friday launched a project to provide capacity-building training for communities on how to deliver first-aid services to road accident victims.
JOHANNESBURG, May 15 (Xinhua) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday signed into law the much-anticipated National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, which seeks to transform the country's "unequal" healthcare system.
ROME, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Doctors and nurses in Italy's public healthcare system staged a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, calling for better pay and increased investment in the National Health System (NHS).
