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First Dengue Vaccine In Asia Approved In The Philippines
Dengvaxia®, the world's first dengue vaccine, has been approved for use in the Philippines.
The Philippines Hit By Worst Haze In 20 Years
Long term solutions to solve the haze problem in Southeast Asia require a stricter law enforcement and clearer land policies in Indonesia.
Nobel Laureate’s Death Spotlights Quality-Of-Death Issues
The death of Nobel Laureate Richard Heck in the Philippines highlights the shortcomings of public healthcare in many Asian nations.
Food Fortification Could Avert A Million Deaths, Experts Say
Joint partnerships between public and private sector in food fortification could help meet national health and social needs.
Philippines Reports Affordable Healthcare Gains
Experts say the 'pay for performance' public healthcare model might be the way forward in sustainable quality healthcare.
7 Must-Read Stories In July 2015
Singaporean stories proved popular in July, making up five of the top seven most read articles.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Mahar Lagmay
This month, we turn the spotlight on Professor Mahar Lagmay, a disaster mitigation expert from the University of the Philippines Diliman.
Editor’s Note – July 2015 Print Magazine
Clean technology will play an increasingly important role in meeting Asia's growing energy needs. This issue, we delve into the companies and personalities leading the way.
Poor Nations Concerned About Coping With MERS
With weaker health systems, developing nations are concerned that MERS will spread rapidly if imported into their countries by travelers.
