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India inspects plants of spice makers MDH, Everest over alleged contamination: India is inspecting facilities of spice makers MDH and Everest for compliance with ...
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Quick Glance: FSSAI Testing Spice Samples After Hong Kong, Singapore Product Recalls
- Following the discovery of ethylene oxide in products from Everest and MDH in Hong Kong and Singapore, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has initiated the collection of samples of powdered spices from all brands across the country to assess their quality.
- An unidentified official mentioned that India's food safety regulator has commenced sampling spices from all brands, including MDH and Everest, to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- The official also highlighted that India's Food Safety and Standards Authority, operating under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, does not monitor the quality of spices exported from the country.
- According to Maharashtra Food Assistant Commissioner Ulhas Ingwale, the authority received reports of pesticide residue in specific flavors of MDH and Everest, prompting considerations for sampling and pesticide testing.
Vaccines saved at least 154 million lives in 50 years, says WHO: Infants accounted for 101 million of the lives saved through immunisation over the five decades.
straitstimes.com/world/europe/vaccines-saved-at-least-154-million-lives-in-50-years-says-who
India tells spice makers to verify quality after Hong Kong allegations: India's spice exports regulator has asked MDH and Everest to provide details of quality ...
reuters.com/world/india/indias-everest-says-its-food-products-are-safe-after-hong-kong-halts-sale-2024-04-23/
Changi Airport’s passenger traffic exceeds pre-pandemic levels in Q1 2024: Some 16.5 million passengers passed through the airport in the first three months of ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/changi-airport-s-passenger-traffic-exceeds-pre-pandemic-levels-in-q1-2024
'Disconnect between perception and realities of Covid-19': Survey finds Singapore residents split on need for booster shots
asiaone.com/singapore/disconnect-between-perception-and-realities-covid-19-survey-finds-singapore-residents
GGMC signs memorandum to combat Malaria - Guyana Chronicle: Recognising the widespread impact of Malaria in Guyana, the MoC outlines ambitious objectives aimed ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/25/ggmc-signs-memorandum-to-combat-malaria/
Quick Glance: Combatting Malaria: Challenges and Solutions
- Progress in reducing malaria has stalled in recent years, especially in African regions. Pregnant women, young children, and other vulnerable groups continue to have limited access to malaria services.
- Infants and young children are disproportionately affected by malaria, especially in poorer households in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women are at increased risk of malaria due to immunity loss.
- Refugees, migrants, and indigenous peoples are also at higher risk of malaria and often lack access to necessary services.
- Climate change and humanitarian emergencies contribute to making vulnerable populations more susceptible to malaria. Measures like combating discrimination and integrating malaria control interventions into universal health coverage can help achieve a malaria-free world.
8 in 10 falsely believe talking about suicide can make a person take his life: SMU study
straitstimes.com/singapore/8-in-10-falsely-believe-talking-about-suicide-can-make-a-person-take-his-life-smu-study
MDH, Everest masala row: India inspects spice makers over alleged contamination: India is inspecting facilities of spice makers MDH and Everest for compliance ...
thehindu.com/business/Industry/mdh-everest-masala-row-india-inspects-spice-makers-over-alleged-contamination/article68104633.ece
Ministry in push for malaria-free status here by 2030: The Ministry of Health (MoH) yesterday signed a memorandum with miners, USAID and others aimed at ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/25/news/guyana/ministry-in-push-for-malaria-free-status-here-by-2030/
Halle Bailey admits to having severe postpartum depression: Halle Bailey is so deep in the grip of "severe" postpartum depression she feels like ...
asiaone.com/entertainment/halle-bailey-admits-having-severe-postpartum-depression
UAE takes urgent action on water contamination and power outage in some areas : The ministries explained that some rainwater leaks had occurred in some ground ...
gulftoday.ae/news/2024/04/24/uae-takes-urgent-action-on-water-contamination-and-power-outage-in-some-areas
Parliament donates Shs1b to Nsambya cancer unit- Among: According to the Speaker, the donation is for the good of Ugandans who will be seeking treatment at the ...
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Indian manufacturer Everest Food Products said its spices were safe for consumption after Singapore authorities asked an importer to recall a product for ...
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Indian authorities launch spices probe after Hong Kong, Singapore pull products from shelves over cancer-causing pesticide
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3260104/indian-authorities-launch-spices-probe-after-hong-kong-singapore-pull-products-shelves-over-cancer
Health Ministry to probe food poisoning incident at Kota Bharu school: GUA MUSANG: The Education Ministry will conduct a detailed investigation into the incident ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/23/health-ministry-to-probe-food-poisoning-incident-at-kota-bharu-school
Hospitals in Jurong East spearheading push for district cooling system in the area
straitstimes.com/singapore/hospitals-in-jurong-east-spearheading-push-for-district-cooling-system-in-the-area
Playful healing: How play therapy can help children and teenagers cope with trauma
straitstimes.com/singapore/playful-healing-how-play-therapy-can-help-children-and-teenagers-cope-with-trauma
Public health alert issued over ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/04/22/ground-beef-health-alert-e-coli/73409037007/
New hospital in Bedok to start some services before 2030 completion: Ong Ye Kung: Eastern General Hospital (EGH) in Bedok North will be ready in 2030 ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/eastern-general-hospital-egh-bedok-north-home-care-services-ong-ye-kung-4279861
More construction firms going bust after pandemic, say liquidators: The sector is still reeling from the aftermath of COVID-19 and a slump in overseas ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/construction-building-contractors-bust-debts-after-pandemic-liquidators-4282961
Pandemic-ready, tech-enabled: New hospital campus with 1,400 beds to open in the east by 2030
straitstimes.com/singapore/pandemic-ready-tech-enabled-new-hospital-campus-with-1400-beds-to-open-in-the-east-by-2030
Singapore Prime Minister Lee’s Scorecard: A Look at the Numbers: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who’s set a May 15 date for passing the baton to his ...
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It’s taken 100 scientists two years to rename airborne viruses after Covid-19 mistakes
straitstimes.com/world/it-s-taken-100-scientists-two-years-to-rename-airborne-viruses-after-covid-19-mistakes
Southeast Asia restaurants lose out as COVID delivery habit persists
Apps like Grab, Shopee gain users who no longer eat out, data shows: asia.nikkei.com/Business/Food-Beverage/Southeast-Asia-restaurants-lose-out-as-COVID-delivery-habit-persists
19 babies died at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Nineteen babies died last year in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the North-West Regional Health ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/19-babies-died-at-neonatal-intensive-care-unit/article_b7e799a0-ff90-11ee-b13e-eb05a48b3def.html
Local organisation to benefit from a $60 million to support for health equity in Kenya
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001493644/local-organisation-to-benefit-from-a-60-million-to-support-for-health-equity-in-kenya
Jacaranda Health banks on AI-driven initiatives to support maternal healthcare: Jacaranda Health said the AI technology will improve maternal and newborn health ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001493408/jacaranda-health-banks-on-ai-driven-initiatives-to-support-maternal-healthcare
Fatty liver: How to identify early signs and symptoms: Go for tests once you see these red flags, says Dr Punit Singla, Director & HOD, Institute of Liver ...
indianexpress.com/article/health-wellness/fatty-liver-how-to-identify-early-signs-and-symptoms-9279306/
Africa: Empower African Youth So They Can Put an End to Aids: Ahead of the largest French-language international conference on AIDS--to take place in Yaoundé ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404190018.html
Indonesian health ministry issues dengue warning to Bali tourists; warning given due to rising cases
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/15/indonesian-health-ministry-issues-dengue-warning-to-bali-tourists-warning-given-due-to-rising-cases
Is online learning a viable option in extreme weather conditions?: Muscat: The online learning experience, during the Covid 19 proved to be very successful ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152323/oman/is-online-learning-a-viable-option-in-extreme-weather-conditions
Africa: New Nets Prevent 13 Million Malaria Cases in Sub-Saharan Africa: Compared to standard nets, the introduction of 56 million state-of-the-art mosquito nets ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404180016.html
Las Vegas Sands’ (LVS) Sales, Earnings Beat on Macau Recovery, Singapore Gains: Las Vegas Sands Corp. reported first-quarter sales and profit that exceeded ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/sands-sales-earnings-beat-on-macau-recovery-singapore-gains
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Japan discarding 240 mil. COVID vaccine doses, worth $4.3 bil. - The Mainichi: TOKYO -- The health ministry on April 16 revealed that approximately 244 ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240417/p2a/00m/0na/006000c
S’pore medtech start-up Mobile-health Network Solutions eyes overseas expansion after US listing
straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/s-pore-medtech-start-up-mobile-health-network-solutions-eyes-overseas-expansion-after-us-listing
Mind doctors more than politicians: In fact, why build hospitals at all if we don’t need educated doctors?
nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/opinion/mind-doctors-more-than-politicians-4590456
‘Clutching at straws’: Parents of children with special needs navigate uneven therapy practices
straitstimes.com/singapore/clutching-at-straws-parents-of-children-with-special-needs-navigate-uneven-therapy-practices
NPHCDA trains 120,000 Zamfara healthcare workers
In its efforts to provide good healthcare service delivery in Nigeria, the National Primary Health Care ... Show more punchng.com/nphcda-trains-120000-zamfara-healthcare-workers/
Five-in-one vaccine: Eradicating meningitis before 2030, feasible, expert say - Healthwise
healthwise.punchng.com/five-in-one-vaccine-eradicating-meningitis-before-2030-feasible-expert-say/
People with treatment-resistant depression could get more personalised care in the future
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/depression-mental-health-personalised-treatment-imh-nus-yong-loo-lin-clinical-trial-mri-brain-4266156
Health Ministry engaging international partners on use of Brachytherapy locally - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/15/health-ministry-engaging-international-partners-on-use-of-brachytherapy-locally/
LASUTH inaugurates advanced professional diploma course in hospital management - Healthwise
healthwise.punchng.com/lasuth-inaugurates-advanced-professional-diploma-course-in-hospital-management/
Minister Manickchand commits to advancing the campaign to eliminate cervical cancer - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/14/minister-manickchand-commits-to-advancing-the-campaign-to-eliminate-cervical-cancer/
Separate probes into 7 baby deaths: CARIRI (Caribbean Industrial Research Institute) and PAHO (Pan American Health Organisation) have been engaged to look into ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/separate-probes-into-7-baby-deaths/article_376186bc-f93a-11ee-b44f-b7b006eae970.html
New form of magnetic brain stimulation spells hope for patients with treatment-resistant depression
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/12/new-form-of-magnetic-brain-stimulation-spells-hope-for-patients-with-treatment-resistant-depression
CPAP maker Phillips enters consent decree that stops company from selling machines
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/04/11/sleep-apnea-machines-safety-concerns-phillips/73295273007/
National mental health action plan, suicide prevention plan 2024-2030 launched: By Abigail Headley In an effort to decentralize mental healthcare services and to ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/10/news/guyana/national-mental-health-action-plan-suicide-prevention-plan-2024-2030-launched/
Covid-19 vaccine protection wanes faster among the elderly, booster shots needed: NUS study
straitstimes.com/singapore/covid-19-vaccine-protection-wanes-faster-among-the-elderly-booster-shots-needed-nus-study
My son was feeling left behind. What kids with autistic siblings want you to know.
usatoday.com/story/life/2024/04/10/national-siblings-day-autism-acceptance-month/73247769007/
Commentary: 'Curing cancer' is a loaded term: Cancer cases worldwide are set to jump by more than 75 per cent by 2050. Making treatment safer, more tolerable ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/cancer-treatment-chemo-immunotherapy-cure-research-4252611
Quick Glance: Prostate Cancer: A Growing Threat That Can Be Pushed Back, Defeated
- Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide and poses an increasing threat, especially in Uganda where cases are on the rise.
- Risk factors such as family history and lifestyle choices impact the development of prostate cancer, which escalates with age.
- Symptoms of prostate cancer necessitate regular medical check-ups to enable early diagnosis and treatment.
- The limited resources of the Uganda Cancer Institute hinder the comprehensive care of prostate cancer patients, prompting a shift in priorities and the development of a more accessible diagnostic and management approach.
Family win fight to get four-year-old to Singapore for cancer treatment: Max's godmother Nicola Johnson told 2GB this morning they had raised $134 ...
9news.com.au/national/leukemia-push-to-get-max-to-singapore-for-treatment/ac17b3a2-def1-4f52-818b-e71c1c050cdd
Ministry of Health apologises for confusion over Suicide Prevention Office's future
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513609/ministry-of-health-apologises-for-confusion-over-suicide-prevention-office-s-future
Jail for man who conspired with ex-contractor to steal 140 laptops from National Cancer Centre
straitstimes.com/singapore/jail-for-man-who-conspired-with-ex-contractor-to-steal-140-laptops-from-national-cancer-centre
Gastro on the rise while dengue cases drop - nationnews.com: Dengue fever cases continue to decline but the numbers are still above the outbreak threshold ...
nationnews.com/2024/04/12/gastro-on-the-rise-while-dengue-cases-drop/
Dengue cases on the up in Singapore; patients say the illness can be dreadful: More than 5,500 people in Singapore have contracted dengue in the first 14 weeks ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/health/dengue-cases-on-the-up-in-singapore-patients-say-the-illness-can-be-dreadful
Labour CS Bore tells striking doctors to give dialogue a chance: Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore has appealed to healthcare workers on strike to engage in ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493080/labour-cs-bore-tells-striking-doctors-to-give-dialogue-a-chance
Govt invests Shs117b in Kampala water and sanitation projects: KCCA Executive Director, Ms Dorothy Kisaka, emphasised the importance of sanitation facilities in ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/govt-invests-shs117b-in-kampala-water-and-sanitation-projects-4588298
Delta seals 18 private health facilities, imposes N5m fine: As part of measures to sanitize the activities of private health care facilities in the state ...
punchng.com/delta-seals-18-private-health-facilities-imposes-n5m-fine/
Scientists uncover key resistance mechanism to Wnt inhibitors in pancreatic and colorectal cancers
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-scientists-uncover-key-resistance-mechanism.html
Singapore start-up to take on fake concert tickets after tackling bogus Covid-19 certs
straitstimes.com/tech/tech-news/singapore-start-up-to-take-on-fake-concert-tickets-after-tackling-bogus-covid-19-certs
Covid-19 task force could not have functioned without ‘quiet work’ led by Chan Yeng Kit, says Health Minister
straitstimes.com/singapore/mtf-could-not-function-without-quiet-work-led-by-chan-yeng-kit-ong-ye-kung
Health Ministry to procure new dengue fever vaccine - Guyana Chronicle: Minister Anthony highlighted the effectiveness of this method, noting that it has ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/11/health-ministry-to-procure-new-dengue-fever-vaccine/
Apple lays off more than 600 staff: WASHINGTON: Apple has laid off more than six hundred employees, according to data from a California state agency ...
channelnewsasia.com/business/apple-layoffs-california-job-cuts-electric-vehicle-production-4245941
Partners in health: WHO's continuing journey in Malaysia: The World Health Organization (WHO) works closely with the government to improve the health of our ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/health/2024/04/10/partners-in-health-who039s-continuing-journey-in-malaysia
Expanded mental health services imminent - Guyana Chronicle: Further, a new area which will receive more attention is substance abuse, Dr. Anthony said ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/10/expanded-mental-health-services-imminent/
Rumours on WhatsApp about shellfish poisoning outbreak in Bedok untrue: SFA, MOH: The rumours circulating on WhatsApp cited a news report about Singapore ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/shellfish-poisoning-outbreak-rumours-bedok-whatsapp-untrue-mussels-port-dickson-malaysia-sfa-moh-4250856
Free HPV testing shortly – Dr Frank Anthony: Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony on Monday announced that the government will this year begin providing free HPV ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/10/news/guyana/free-hpv-testing-shortly-dr-frank-anthony/
Real estate 'legend' Dennis Wee, 71, dies of cancer; remembered as man of passions, foodie, cyclist
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/denis-wee-dies-cancer-real-estate-dwg-propnex-realty-4243391
Briton who ran length of Africa says Congo kidnapping was only time he mulled quitting
straitstimes.com/sport/briton-who-ran-length-of-africa-says-congo-kidnapping-was-only-time-he-mulled-quitting
'I got my life back': Breast cancer survivor celebrates end of chemo, surprise proposal
usatoday.com/story/life/humankind/2024/03/28/angelica-may-breast-cancer-survivor-proposal/73116657007/
Singapore to restrict sale, supply of tainted mussels from Malaysia's Port Dickson
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/contaminated-mussels-port-dickson-malaysia-seafood-unsafe-eat-food-poisoning-4247311
Three hospitals in Oman receive PSFHF certification from WHO: Healthcare institutions in the Sultanate of Oman have improved the level of patient safety by ...
timesofoman.com/article/144122-three-hospitals-in-oman-receive-psfhf-certification-from-who
April Fools' Day pranks: Apps to translate baby stoner sayings, a ghostbuster at Tinder
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/01/april-fools-day-2024-brands-companies-pranks-jokes/73138684007/
Quick Glance: April Fools' Day 2024: From Baby Language Translation Apps to a Ghostbuster at Tinder
- Every year on April 1st, companies and brands introduce new 'products' for jokes. Sweetgreen, Welch's, and Omaha Steaks showcase ideas like baby language translation apps.
- April 1st, known as April Fools' Day, encourages not trusting anyone and questioning everything. Companies use this day to surprise customers and employees with prank products.
- Despite occasional failed pranks, marketers continue to rely on fake products to grab attention. Examples include a hot dog-flavored drink from 7-Eleven and a translation app for stoner language.
- Other prank products include things like AI-powered dolls, banana sleeping bags, and even cheese spritz sprays. Companies like Krispy Kreme, Omaha Steaks, and Quest Nutrition participate in this fun tradition.
'I've been waiting for this': LEGO Houses, stores to be sensory inclusive by end of April
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/02/lego-sensory-inclusive-world-autism-day/73169474007/
S'pore restricts sale, supply of PD mussels following contamination: This follows 8 cases of food poisoning from mussels detected there.
malaysiakini.com/news/701894
Paid articlePaid Jail for man with schizophrenia who jumped out of minibus, causing fatal ECP accident
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How mothers are left to die at night, weekends and holidays in referral hospitals
nation.africa/kenya/health/how-mothers-are-left-to-die-at-night-weekends-and-holidays-in-referral-hospitals-4574792
Judge directs medics, ministry to end stalemate within 14 days: Justice Byrum Ongaya said that his order suspending the doctors strike was in place but on ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001492626/judge-gives-doctors-ministry-last-chance-to-address-grievances
Good cyber hygiene routine can keep dirty tricks of scammers at bay: Technical support scams are on the rise, with at least 78 police reports filed since January ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/good-cyber-hygiene-routine-can-keep-dirty-tricks-of-scammers-at-bay
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