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Sanofi Pasteur’s Dengue Vaccine Shows Proof Of Efficacy: Study
The results of the world’s first dengue vaccine efficacy study confirm the safety of Sanofi Pasteur’s dengue vaccine against 3 out of 4 dengue virus serotypes.
East Asia Expected To Be Polio Free By 2014: WHO
East Asia is set to be free from polio disease by early 2014, said Dr. Margaret Chan, director general of the World Health Organization, on Thursday.
Smoking In Asia: A Looming Health Epidemic
In the wake of Australia’s landmark ban on cigarette package advertising, Asian Scientist Magazine casts an eye over smoking in Asia.
Australia: Big Tobacco Crashes At First Legal Hurdle On Plain Packaging
On August 15, Australia’s High Court dismissed the plain tobacco packaging case brought against the Australian government by the world’s largest tobacco companies.
Depression, Anxiety ‘A Global Problem,’ Not Just A Western One
A new study has shown that depression and anxiety are serious health issues found in every society in the world, debunking old theories that only Westerners get depressed.
Sleepless In South Asia
A new study reports a global ‘sleeplessness epidemic’ affecting an estimated 150 million people across the developing world.
Simple Hygiene Skills Could Reduce Child Deaths In Indonesia
Poor knowledge of basic healthcare and lack of sanitation are contributing to the high number of deaths among children under the age of five in Indonesia, according to UN statistics.
Cambodia Increases Effort To Stop Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease Outbreak
Cambodia has begun nationwide surveillance for a severe form of hand, foot and mouth disease since the deaths of more than 50 children from an April 2012 outbreak.
Study: Polio Vaccination Programs In Af-Pak Not Working
A new study finds that vaccines are struggling to have an impact in Afghanistan and Pakistan due to the lack of mass immunization campaigns.
