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Chinese Doctor Wins United Arab Emirates Health Foundation Prize
Dr. Palize Mehmett was recognized for leading public health initiatives in many Uyghur communities across Western China.
Anti-Rabies Alliance To Vaccinate Dogs In At-Risk Areas
Mass dog vaccination is now seen as the most cost-effective means to control rabies, which kills roughly 70,000 people every year.
Male Smokers In India Increased By More Than A Third Since ’98
A study shows that the number of men smoking tobacco in India has risen by more than a third to 108 million between 1998 and 2015.
WHO Report Reveals Scale Of Foodborne Disease
Contaminated food kills an estimated 420,000 people each year, with Africa and Asia being the worst hit.
The Red Meat And Smoking Equivalency
Is eating processed meat really as dangerous as smoking? Our columnist, Annabel Tan, takes a closer look at the statement issued by WHO.
From Field To Fork
Science and technology play an important role in ensuring food security in Asia, says Professor Paul Teng, senior fellow at the Center for Non-Traditional Security Studies in Singapore.
Thailand Reports First MERS Case
Thailand's first MERS patient is believed to have brought in the disease from Oman and not South Korea.
Fast Evolving Flu Viruses Spread More Among Adults
Scientists have shown how both human behavior and virus biology affect which strains of influenza are in circulation.
Dengue Day 2015: Interview With Professor Tikki Pang
From the perspective of a policymaker, implementation and operational research on dengue is far more urgent than basic research, says Professor Tikki Pang.
