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HEALTHSep 12330-gram premature Chinese baby defies the odds to reach 2.5kg in 105 days, heads homeA premature baby in southern China, weighing just 330 grams and measuring as large as an adult’s palm, was discharged from the hospital in good health after a 105-day stay. The newborn baby boy was born on May 20, when his mother was only 23 weeks and four days pregnant, at Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, as reported by the South Daily. Nicknamed Little Zebao, he is recognised as the lightest premature baby in Guangdong province. His skin was as thin as a cicada’s wing, with...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 12Unvaccinated children, elderly face much higher risk of major flu complications: officialUnvaccinated children and elderly people are four to five times more likely to face serious complications or mortality from flu infections than those who receive vaccinations, a Hong Kong health official has warned, as influenza cases in the city continued to rise. Director of Health Ronald Lam Man-kin issued the warning on Saturday as he pointed out that Hong Kong’s influenza infections had been increasing since June. “Up until last week, the number of flu infections still remained at a high...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 12Chisso was me: The reason why a Minamata disease fighter identified with his father's enemyAsahi Shimbun
HEALTHSep 11A New Horizon for First Aid -- Beijing ReviewAn article titled 'A New Horizon for First Aid' is featured in the Beijing Review. This suggests a discussion or development regarding advancements in first aid practices.bjreview.com · China
HEALTHSep 11Data centres sprouting in Thailand fuel fears of public health impactAt a market in Bangkok, stallholders say they had no idea initially about a boxy structure covered in gunmetal grey panels that was quickly built and installed opposite their stalls. According to them, nauseating oil began to waft through the area, where a hospital is also located, several months ago along Rama XI, an arterial road in the heart of the Thai capital, prompting complaints that led to the revelation that a new data centre might have been set up. More worryingly for the stallholders,...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 10Indonesian wildfires cause respiratory infections to double in a week , health ministry sayskelo.com · United States
HEALTHSep 10Hong Kong to roll out plain cigarette packs from March, full enforcement by DecemberHong Kong will introduce standardised cigarette packaging from March next year, with a nine-month transition period before full enforcement in December, as the city strips all branding and decorative design from packs and updates health warnings to reduce smoking rates. The Department of Health announced on Thursday that the new rules for smoking products will require all retail packs of cigarettes, long cigarette boxes and specified cigars to drop brand logos and advertising elements. Only...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 10HKU raises alarm over suicide rate among under-15s, warns of social media impactThe suicide rate among under-15s in Hong Kong rose to a decade-high in 2025, going against a downward trend overall, with social media activity strongly predictive of cases among young people, according to research from a local university. The Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention at the University of Hong Kong also used World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday to call for schools to ramp up support for students in light of a spate of suicide attempts around the start of the academic...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 10Toddler with heart and brain conditions dies after being found unresponsive in bedA 23-month-old girl with heart and brain conditions has died after her parents found her unresponsive at their Hong Kong flat, the South China Morning Post has learned. Police said they received a report from the infant’s mother at 5.30am, saying her daughter had passed out at their light public housing flat at 20 Olympic Avenue in Kai Tak. They added that paramedics arrived shortly afterwards and found the girl unconscious, not breathing and without a pulse. She was taken to Kwong Wah Hospital...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 9Indonesia has new food safety rules for free meals. Why are students still falling ill?Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free nutritious meals programme is facing renewed scrutiny after yet another wave of mass food poisoning that affected more than 2,000 students, raising questions about why safeguards on paper fail to translate to food safety on the ground. A series of illnesses were reported in Java, Sumatra, and Sulawesi in the past week. The latest was on Tuesday in Rembang, Central Java, where 200 students of an Islamic school showed symptoms of food poisoning...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 9HCM City - Based Hospital Performs First Living - Donor Liver Transplant SurgeryA hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has successfully performed its first living-donor liver transplant surgery. This marks a notable medical achievement for the region.vietnam.vnanet.vn · Vietnam
HEALTHSep 9Thailand investigates after British influencer dies following penis enlargement operationThe case has reignited debate about medical tourism, with Thailand a leading destination for visitors from abroad seeking healthcare, including cosmetic procedures.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHSep 7Thailand Eliminates Rubella as a Public Health Problem“The World Health Organization today announced that Thailand has been verified for eliminating rubella as a public health problem, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to protect children, women and families from vaccine-preventable diseases. Rubella, also known as German measles, is a contagious viral infection. Rubella infection during pregnancy can cause miscarriage, stillbirth […] The post Thailand Eliminates Rubella as a Public Health Problem appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
HEALTHSep 6‘There are trade-offs’: how Hong Kong patients can use telemedicine wiselyIn the fourth instalment of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong’s growing wellness trends, Lo Hoi-ying examines how telehealth is reshaping access to care, as practitioners warn it cannot fully replace in-person diagnosis. Hong Kong housewife Chan Ket-yee, nearly 60, has battled severe eczema on her neck and underarms for decades. Splitting her time between the United Kingdom and the city, Chan saw a dramatic improvement after visiting a Hong Kong public dermatologist, whose...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 6Hong Kong open to classifying heatstroke as an occupational disease: labour chiefHong Kong labour authorities are open to classifying heatstroke as an occupational disease, the city’s labour chief has said, acknowledging the revamped heat warning system would have triggered stronger alerts on two exceptionally hot days last month. Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui Chark-shum said retrospective modelling showed the revised system would have issued a black warning on August 8 and a red alert on August 9, when the Observatory recorded 36.9 degrees Celsius (98.4 Fahrenheit) at its...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 5Nigerian-British businessman dies after penis enlargement procedure in ThailandUbiribo began experiencing chest pain and twice lost consciousness while having a massage with his wife, Danielle Simba Allen, after the procedure The post Nigerian-British businessman dies after penis enlargement procedure appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 514 fall ill after dining at Eaton HK hotel restaurantHong Kong health authorities have detected seven additional suspected food poisoning cases linked to a hotel restaurant in Yau Ma Tei, raising the total number of affected diners to 14. The Centre for Health Protection said on Saturday it had identified three additional food poisoning clusters involving The Astor restaurant at Eaton HK, after initially announcing two clusters on September 3. “The centre’s preliminary investigations revealed that all five clusters are epidemiologically linked,”...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 4Trachoma No Longer a Public Health Problem in Southeast Asia“The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Timor-Leste as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma is the world's leading infectious cause of blindness. Timor-Leste was the last country in WHO’s South-East Asia Region with suspected endemic trachoma. With this validation, trachoma has been eliminated as a public health problem throughout the region.” […] The post Trachoma No Longer a Public Health Problem in Southeast Asia appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
HEALTHSep 4IVF clinic’s embryo specimen mix-up linked to ‘intentional unlawful conduct’A mix-up of embryo biopsy specimens may have been caused by “intentional unlawful conduct” at a private fertility clinic, which breached the code of practice for reproductive technology by lacking sufficient protective measures, a Hong Kong regulator has found. The Council on Human Reproductive Technology said on Friday that, following an investigation into the incident, it had ordered service provider Heal Fertility to comply with the Human Reproductive Technology Ordinance and the code to...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 4Inspired by childhood surgery, Chinese man now works alongside saviour surgeon 19 years laterA young Chinese man recently became colleagues with the doctor who saved him from a congenital heart defect 19 years ago, prompting many to marvel at the wonder of fate. Huang Hongxin, 23, has recently enrolled as a postgraduate student in the neurosurgery department at Xiangya Hospital, affiliated with Central South University. Nearly two decades ago, Huang underwent a life-saving surgery to address his congenital heart disease at the same hospital. His condition included pulmonary artery...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 4Cambodian Organ Transplant Brokerage Case: Patient referred to prosecutors for 'no donor found'In a Cambodian organ transplant brokerage case, a patient has been referred to prosecutors because "no donor was found." This indicates an ongoing legal investigation into illicit organ trafficking.Asahi Shimbun
HEALTHSep 4Faster and cheaper: why Hongkongers are heading north for medical careSoon after becoming a mother, Hong Kong resident Sarah Tam enjoyed eight hours of sleep a night and yoga sessions at a post-partum care centre in neighbouring Shenzhen, where carers looked after her newborn around the clock. Tam, a 30-year-old social worker who gave birth in mid-July, spent a month at the facility in mainland China, recovering from delivery with total peace of mind. She said she felt completely at ease leaving her baby in their care, which allowed “mothers to truly focus on...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 3Just 4 of 28 lifts at Queen Mary Hospital block set for service once repairs doneOnly four of the 28 lifts at Queen Mary Hospital’s new clinical block will operate normally following minor repairs, while work must be carried out on the rest until the end of the year, according to Hong Kong’s architectural authorities. The Architectural Services Department said on Thursday only four lifts serving non‑clinical facilities at the HK$13.5 billion (US$1.72 billion) block were in acceptable condition and would undergo minor repairs later. The remaining lifts had suffered frequent...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 3Japan goes on student suicide watch as school term startsSayoko is watching her 13-year-old son more closely than he probably realises as he settles into his first year of junior high school in Yokohama. He is keeping up with his classes and is fortunate to be popular because of his sporting prowess. But Sayoko, who did not want to give her full name, remembers having a hard time at the same age, so she is alert to any sign that her son might be unhappy. “I was not good at sport and did not have a large circle of friends and, of course, there were...South China Morning Post
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