Public Health – Page 2

China, Hong Kong

Hong Kong confirmed measles cases reach 12

by Asia Times staff March 19, 2019February 18, 2020

AT Finance, China, Philippines

Filipina worker fired because she had cancer

by Asia Times staff March 8, 2019February 18, 2020

Tseung Kwan O Hospital in the New Territories. Many Hong Kong hospitals had a shortage of beds for those with the flu. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

China, Hong Kong, Jordan, Middle East

Flu kills nine people in three days in Hong Kong

by Asia Times staff January 8, 2019February 18, 2020

China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Oceania

‘Down’ jackets that contain no feathers sold in Hong Kong

by Asia Times staff December 13, 2018February 18, 2020

Access to quality health care is crucial to a democratic society. Photo: iStock

European Union, United Kingdom, World

Putting the public back in public health

by Mariana Mazzucato December 4, 2018

School girls light candles in the shape of a ribbon during a HIV/AIDS awareness campaign ahead of World Aids Day, in Ahmedabad, India November 30, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Amit Dave

Bangladesh, India, South Asia, World

What’s keeping the world from ending AIDS

by Vijay Prashad November 28, 2018

The rat lying in the food bowl at Café de Coral in Lok Wah Center, Kowloon.
Photo: Facebook

China, Hong Kong, Middle East, World

Rogue rodent gives diner a nasty shock in fast food outlet

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Romaine lettuce, which has been linked to an outbreak of infection. Photo: iStock

China, Hong Kong, World

Romaine lettuce off the menu after infection outbreak in US

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Mideast sees jump in life expectancy, but lifestyle diseases threaten gains

by Jonathan Gornall November 20, 2018

China, European Union, Hong Kong, World

Cheap facial cleanser rated up with one of the most expensive

by Asia Times staff November 16, 2018February 18, 2020

Tsim Sha Tusi in Kowloon. Photo: Google Maps

China, Hong Kong, Middle East

Woman dies after Botox injection in HK beauty center

by Asia Times staff November 12, 2018February 18, 2020

Foreign domestic workers in Central on Hong Kong Island. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Middle East, Philippines, World

Filipino workers in Hong Kong who died of cancer remembered

by Asia Times staff November 9, 2018February 18, 2020

The Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital. Photo: Wikipedia

China, Hong Kong, Middle East

Botulism suspected after woman gets botox injections at home

by Asia Times staff November 2, 2018February 18, 2020

Artisanal miners prospecting for gold at a small-scale mining site in Indonesia. Photo: Reuters

AT Finance, Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Oceania, World

Illegal mining leaves toxic wastelands in Indonesia

by John McBeth October 13, 2018February 18, 2020

Queen Elizabeth Hospital in KowloonPhoto: Google Maps

China, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Middle East

Botulism suspected after woman has botox injections in China

by Asia Times staff October 9, 2018February 18, 2020

Prince of Wales Hospital in Sha Tin, the New Territories
Photo: Wikimedia Commons, WiNG

Uncategorized

Boy in critical condition after hospital heart drug error

by Asia Times staff October 4, 2018February 18, 2020

Wan Chai North, Hong Kong Island
Photo: Google Maps

China, Hong Kong

Mosquito infestation in Wan Chai North on the rise

by Asia Times staff September 13, 2018February 18, 2020

Sha Tin MTR station, the New Territories
Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Qwer132477, iStock

China, Hong Kong

Hong Kong escalators harbor high levels of bacteria

by Asia Times staff September 6, 2018February 18, 2020

Cheung Chau island, Hong Kong. Photo: Google Maps

China, Hong Kong, Middle East

Expert warns of a second dengue outbreak when schools reopen

by Asia Times staff August 27, 2018February 18, 2020

Cheung Chau
Photo: Google Maps, Wikimedia Commons

China, Hong Kong, Middle East

HK dengue outbreak: 16 cases, latest on island of Cheung Chau

by Asia Times staff August 20, 2018February 18, 2020

Lion Rock Country Park in Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon. Photo: Google Maps, Wikimedia Commons

China, Hong Kong, Middle East

Hong Kong in danger of dengue outbreak: health official

by Asia Times staff August 17, 2018February 18, 2020

Uncategorized

Consumer Council warns of side effects from essential oils

by Almen Chui August 16, 2018February 18, 2020

Lam Tin in Kowloon and (inset) a dengue-carrying mosquito. Photo: Google Maps/Wikimedia Commons

China, Hong Kong, Middle East

Four cases of dengue fever confirmed in only one day

by Asia Times staff August 15, 2018February 18, 2020

China has reportedly now surpassed the US and South Korea to become the world’s largest blockchain patent applicant. Photo: iStock

European Union, World

US healthcare industry embraces blockchain technologies

by Ana Santos Rutschman July 30, 2018February 18, 2020

China

China’s securities regulator revises delisting rules

by Asia Times staff July 30, 2018February 18, 2020

Kwai Tsui Estate in the New Territories. Photo: Wikipedia, iStock

World

Lead-tainted water found at new public housing estate

by Asia Times staff July 19, 2018February 18, 2020

Tsuen Wan, the New Territories
Photo: Google Maps

Middle East

Couple caught on video releasing cockroaches on street

by Asia Times staff July 11, 2018February 18, 2020

AT Finance, Middle East, Singapore

Man apologizes to wife after faulty test result

by Asia Times staff June 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Victoria Park in Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island. Photo: Google Maps

China, Hong Kong, South Asia

Three people die in Hong Kong in 11 hours after exercising

by Asia Times staff June 5, 2018February 18, 2020

The Taiwan Center for Disease Control in Taipei City, Taiwan. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, China, Middle East, Taiwan, Vietnam

Vietnamese tourist allegedly spread measles in Taiwan

by Asia Times staff May 25, 2018February 18, 2020

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Tag: Public Health

Hong Kong confirmed measles cases reach 12

Filipina worker fired because she had cancer

Flu kills nine people in three days in Hong Kong

‘Down’ jackets that contain no feathers sold in Hong Kong

Putting the public back in public health

What’s keeping the world from ending AIDS

Rogue rodent gives diner a nasty shock in fast food outlet

Romaine lettuce off the menu after infection outbreak in US

Mideast sees jump in life expectancy, but lifestyle diseases threaten gains

Cheap facial cleanser rated up with one of the most expensive

Woman dies after Botox injection in HK beauty center

Filipino workers in Hong Kong who died of cancer remembered

Botulism suspected after woman gets botox injections at home

Illegal mining leaves toxic wastelands in Indonesia

Botulism suspected after woman has botox injections in China

Boy in critical condition after hospital heart drug error

Mosquito infestation in Wan Chai North on the rise

Hong Kong escalators harbor high levels of bacteria

Expert warns of a second dengue outbreak when schools reopen

HK dengue outbreak: 16 cases, latest on island of Cheung Chau

Hong Kong in danger of dengue outbreak: health official

Consumer Council warns of side effects from essential oils

Four cases of dengue fever confirmed in only one day

US healthcare industry embraces blockchain technologies

China’s securities regulator revises delisting rules

Lead-tainted water found at new public housing estate

Couple caught on video releasing cockroaches on street

Man apologizes to wife after faulty test result

Three people die in Hong Kong in 11 hours after exercising

Vietnamese tourist allegedly spread measles in Taiwan

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