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ANALYSIS: Southeast Asia Slowly Accepting Harm Reduction
Southeast Asia is slowly embracing harm reduction in an effort to curb illicit drug use and HIV/AIDS, but huge obstacles remain, experts say.
Record Dengue Season Predicted In Thailand
With more than 40 deaths and almost 40,000 cases of dengue fever reported in Thailand so far this year, health experts are warning this could be the largest-ever epidemic.
Mixed Messages On Home Deliveries In Philippines
The new Philippine policy advocating health facility-based delivery under the care of a skilled birth attendant may be doing more harm than good, say health officials.
Pressure In Philippines To End Ban On Formula Milk Aid
The infant formula industry is pushing through legislative changes that will allow formula donations in future emergencies.
Indonesia Aims For Universal Health Care By 2019
Indonesian officials are monitoring Jakarta's response and experience ahead of the rollout of a government scheme to provide universal health care by 2019.
Philippine Cities Tackle Climate Change
Philippine's Davao city is fighting climate-related hazards by implementing a series of emergency response programs.
Indonesia To Tackle The Shackling Of The Mentally Ill
Indonesia is seeking to end the lockdown and shackling of thousands of mental health patients.
Building Back Worse After Philippines Typhoon
More than two months after Typhoon Bopha hit the southern Philippines, some 198,000 families are still trying to repair their homes.
Concern Over Unsafe Abortions In Papua New Guinea
Health experts are concerned about the number of unsafe abortions taking place in Papua New Guinea (PNG).