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Headlines from the outlets of the region and the specialist cyber press, newest first, one row per story. Headlines in other languages are machine-translated into English; the mark after them gives the language, and the original is underneath. The last 30 days unless you set dates. How translation and stories work · Which outlets, by country
121–160 of 388 articles
Group by story · Times in UTC| Nov 4 10:44 |
South Korea |
Police arrest woman for stabbing doctor at hospital
Police arrested a woman for allegedly stabbing and injuring a doctor at a major hospital in western Seoul on Wednesday, with officers investigating the motive behind the attack. The Seodaemun Police Station …
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| Nov 4 08:41 |
Malaysia |
WHO identifies six climate, health actions to save 1.6 million lives a year
The WHO report said implementing six measures could deliver a 'triple dividend' of healthier people, lower emissions and stronger economies.
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| Nov 4 08:04 |
South Korea |
Nightly check-in calls rattle North Korean traders in China
North Korean consulates in China are calling regime trade officials every night around 9 p.m. to demand details on their whereabouts, meetings, and purposes—a sign of Pyongyang’s tightening control ahead of an …
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| Nov 4 08:00 |
Thailand |
Thailand may not reach 40 million tourists again until 2031 or later
BANGKOK – Thailand may have to wait until 2031 or later to welcome 40 million foreign tourists annually again, as the country’s tourism industry struggles to regain its pre-pandemic momentum amid growing …
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| Nov 4 07:48 |
Thailand |
Thai mpox patient urges public not to assume risky sexual activity as infection source
A Thai man shared his experience after being diagnosed with mpox, saying he hopes to raise awareness about the disease and discourage stigma against patients. The 25 year old patient, Thanaphat, also …
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| Nov 4 06:58 |
South Korea |
Gibbeum Hospital’s hernia expertise reaching beyond Korea -- and the surgeon behind it
At Gibbeum Hospital in southern Seoul, surgeon Yoon-Sik Kang’s days revolve around the operating room. On his busiest days, he performs up to 15 operations, each lasting about 20 to 30 minutes. …
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| Nov 4 05:08 |
Malaysia |
Penang Hospital to complete new blocks in 2027 and 2029 to tackle overcrowding
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 4 — Two new blocks at Penang Hospital are expected to help ease congestion at its Emergency and T...
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| Nov 4 03:54 |
Malaysia |
70% of patients at Penang Hospital emergency department are non-critical cases
The hospital cannot turn them away as it does not have a 'wrong-door' policy, says state executive councillor Daniel Gooi.
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| Nov 4 00:42 |
Macau |
Union Hospital takes on larger share of public healthcare workload
The Islands Healthcare Complex is taking on a growing share of the public healthcare workload, performing nearly three in 10 public-sector surgeries and handling more than 15% of emergency services by August, …
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| Nov 3 18:29 |
Singapore |
Man, 61, arrested after Japanese AV actress-turned-DJ allegedly drugged in Hong Kong
Her body stiffened and she could not remember what happened.
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| Nov 3 18:02 |
Taiwan |
Flu epidemic might end this week, CDC reports |
| Nov 3 16:00 |
Philippines |
US imposes travel restrictions due to Ebola virus
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has imposed additional travel requirements for US-bound travelers due to the Ebola outbreak in the Republic of the Congo, according to the Bureau …
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| Nov 3 12:02 |
Singapore |
MOH apologises for 'preventable lapse' leading to 9.5-hour public healthcare IT outage
The incident led to the rescheduling of around 4,000 outpatient appointments, with patients experiencing delays of up to two hours.
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| Nov 3 12:01 |
Malaysia |
Gunmen kill 2 police officers guarding polio workers in Pakistan
Another officer was wounded when militants opened fire on their vehicle near the Afghan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while four officers were abducted in a separate incident.
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| Nov 3 07:31 |
Thailand |
Retired Thai teacher rides motorcycle to donate 1 million baht to hospital
SING BURI – A retired schoolteacher in central Thailand has won widespread praise after riding her motorcycle to a local hospital to donate 1 million baht of her own money, without any …
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| Nov 3 06:24 |
Japan |
The world’s perilous Ebola complacency
Global leaders must fund the Africa-led regional response today, or risk paying a higher price in human lives and economic devastation tomorrow.
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| Nov 3 04:54 |
South Korea |
Gangseo courts Mongolian patients as medical tourism rebounds
Seoul’s Gangseo-gu is seeking to attract more patients from Mongolia for fertility, dental and serious illness treatments as its medical tourism sector recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. The district office said Tuesday …
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| Nov 3 04:05 |
Cambodia |
VIDEO: Hattha vichesas training strengthens healthcare professionals’ skills in osteopathy
Training provided by Hattha vichesas (Medical Hands) is helping Cambodian healthcare professionals strengthen their skills in osteopathy and improve support for children with disabilities and neurological conditions, said Pheng Vann, Deputy of …
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| Nov 3 03:37 |
Malaysia |
‘Healthcare for all’ fires up Michigan Democrats on eve of crucial US Senate race
Abdul El-Sayed's pledge to upend America's divisive, multi-billion-dollar for-profit healthcare system has energised support for the unlikely candidate.
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| Nov 2 23:43 |
Malaysia |
WHO urged to review drinking water standards amid nitrate health fears
The toxic effects of nitrates, a residue left behind by intensive farming, are widely recognised as particularly dangerous to children and pregnant women.
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| Nov 2 17:28 |
Cambodia |
Takeo district deputy police chief arrested over drug trafficking
A deputy police chief in Takeo province’s Angkor Borey district has been arrested over alleged involvement in drug trafficking and sent to Takeo Provincial Court for legal proceedings, a provincial police official …
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| Nov 2 16:14 |
Singapore |
Over 112,000 people in S'pore discontinued optional private health insurance riders in 2025 after rising premiums
In 2025 over 112,000 people stopped purchasing IP riders, up from 65,000 in 2023.
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| Nov 2 10:30 |
Malaysia |
Amirudin calls for stern action over alleged halal breaches at Puchong chicken plant
SHAH ALAM, Nov 2 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has called for stern action, including prosecu...
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| Nov 2 08:32 |
Malaysia |
Russia plans more scholarships for Malaysians, seeks closer medical ties
Russia’s ambassador to Malaysia regrets that the number of Malaysians studying medicine in Russia has declined to about 400 from nearly 600 when he first assumed his post seven years ago.
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| Nov 2 06:25 |
Thailand |
Thailand and Bhutan sign agreements on health, farming and energy
Thailand and Bhutan signed three cooperation agreements covering public health, agricultural finance and clean energy during Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s official visit to Bhutan from October 30 to November 1. The visit …
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| Nov 2 02:07 |
Malaysia |
China’s top three airlines head for full-year losses as fuel costs weigh
Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines reported losses in the first nine months, a period in which they were profitable in 2025.
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| Nov 1 23:00 |
Malaysia |
Why Malaysia should have national long-term care insurance and how it can be funded
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — If Malaysia introduces a new nationwide insurance to cover the cost of long-term care of old...
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| Nov 1 11:53 |
Malaysia |
Lelaki meninggal dunia selepas pengsan ketika acara larian
Semakan awal mendapati mangsa tidak mempunyai sebarang sejarah penyakit.
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| Nov 1 09:17 |
Malaysia |
4 killed in 2 separate road accidents in KL, Johor
Both accidents involved a vehicle which had skidded and veered into the opposite lane.
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| Nov 1 09:00 |
Thailand |
FDA, CIB raid illegal cannabis gummy outlet in Bangkok, seize 90 packs
BANGKOK — 1 November 2026, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine have raided an illegal cannabis gummy distribution …
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| Nov 1 08:59 |
China |
Advancing global healthcare: CGTN's Health Talk in action
Advancing global healthcare: CGTN's Health Talk in action
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| Nov 1 08:56 |
Malaysia |
Four dead as cars veer into oncoming lanes in separate KL, Johor crashes
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — Four people were killed in two separate road accidents involving four vehicles in Kuala Lump...
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| Nov 1 08:28 |
Malaysia |
Wee puzzled by Loke’s debate challenge over transport ministry achievements
The MCA president says he has never challenged Loke Siew Fook's record as a transport minister.
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| Nov 1 07:41 |
Malaysia |
Foster healthy lifestyles: Nearly two million Malaysians benefit from 38 Wellness Hubs nationwide, says Dzulkefly
MELAKA, Nov 1 — Nearly two million people have benefited from 38 Wellness Hub facilities operating nationwide unde...
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| Nov 1 05:31 |
South Korea |
Middle-class hit hardest in 2024 after COVID-19: data
Nearly 4 in 10 South Koreans in the middle income bracket saw their income decrease in 2024 compared to 2023, government data showed Sunday, the highest rate since the COVID-19 pandemic in …
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| Nov 1 02:59 |
Thailand |
Chinese trio arrested over meth disguised as Thai snacks
Thai police have arrested three Chinese nationals wanted in China over an alleged drug trafficking operation that shipped crystal methamphetamine from Thailand disguised as Thai snacks and food products. The Immigration Bureau …
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| Oct 31 23:04 |
Cambodia |
Indonesia and health ministry expand digital healthcare ties
Cambodia and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen bilateral healthcare cooperation and enhance collaboration on global health matters. The post Indonesia and health ministry expand digital healthcare ties appeared first on Khmer Times.
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| Oct 31 23:00 |
Malaysia |
Flushed, binned, forgotten: How unwanted medicines are putting Malaysia’s waterways at risk (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — From disrupting fish reproduction to altering aquatic behaviour, pharmaceutical residues can...
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| Oct 31 15:14 |
China |
DR Congo Ebola deaths top 5,000, cases recorded in other African nations
Deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, …
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| Oct 31 13:44 |
Malaysia |
Send extra doctors straight away, says Sabah MMA
Additional doctors should be deployed from Peninsular Malaysia immediately to meet a critical shortage of medical officers, the association says.
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