southeast asia
Drug-Resistant Malaria Threatens Southeast Asia
Drug-resistant malaria parasites, requiring a longer duration of treatment, have emerged in Southeast Asia.
How Science Can Help ASEAN’s Economic Integration
As South-East Asia gears up to form a tighter economic community, states have much to gain from scientific input, says Joel D. Adriano.
Why SEA Hosts Very Few ‘Influential Scientific Minds’
Only 22 scientists from South-East Asia were named among the 3,000 Most Influential Scientific Minds, almost two-thirds hailing from Singapore.
Drug-Resistant Malaria Widespread In SEA
Scientists raise concerns of drug-resistant malaria sweeping across Southeast Asia.
Healthcare Leaders To Discuss ASEAN Trends
Hospital operators, investors and developers will come together to discuss the latest innovations and strategies at Healthcare World Asia 2014 held at Suntec Singapore Exhibition & Conference Center from 29 Sep to 2 Oct.
One Third Of Malaria Drugs Failed Quality Tests
A systematic review of over 9,000 analyses since 1946 found that 30 percent of the antimalarial drugs from Asia, Africa and South America failed quality tests.
WHO Declares Southeast Asia Polio-Free
After three years of zero polio cases, the World Health Organization has certified that Southeast Asia is polio-free.
Drug-Resistant Malaria Gaining Ground In SE Asia
Although malaria deaths and diagnoses have declined, a worrying drug-resistance is emerging in Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asia “Hotspot” for Emerging Infectious Diseases
With increased urbanization and air travel, Southeast Asia has become a “hotspot” for emerging infectious diseases, experts say.
