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Ebola Cases in DR Congo Surpass 2,100 as Outbreak Continues to Outpace Response
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo — The number of confirmed Ebola virus disease cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 2,100, as the outbreak continues to spread at an unprecedented pace, according to the World Health Organization.
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Study Finds Sarcopenic Obesity Raises Type 2 Diabetes Risk More Than 3.5-Fold
Sydney, Australia — New research led by Curtin University has found that people with both excess body fat and reduced muscle mass known as sarcopenic obesity face a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, highlighting the important role of muscle health alongside body weight.
Center for Medical Genomics Expands Precision Medicine Through Thailand’s Universal Healthcare Scheme
Bangkok, — Thailand is advancing precision medicine by integrating genomic technologies into its Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS), enabling more people to access personalized disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through the country's public healthcare system.
Siriraj Hospital Launches Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty Program to Treat Inoperable Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension
Bangkok — Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, has officially launched its Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA) program for patients with Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH), offering a new treatment option for individuals who are not suitable candidates for surgery.
Singapore Develops AI Foundation Models to Strengthen Public Healthcare, Focusing on Cardiovascular and Eye Diseases
Singapore — Singapore is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare by developing locally trained medical foundation models designed to improve clinical decision-making and address the country's growing burden of chronic diseases.
TMWTA and ArokaGO Highlight Digital Transformation and Collaboration Ecosystem for Thailand’s Medical & Wellness Tourism Industry at WHX Bangkok 2026
Bangkok, Thailand | 9 July 2026 — The Thai Medical and Wellness Tourism Association (TMWTA), in collaboration with ArokaGO, Thailand’s medical and wellness tourism platform, presented key industry insights and strategic directions for the future of Thailand’s medical and wellness tourism sector during WHX Bangkok 2026, held from 8–10 July 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok.
High Liver Fluke Infection Rates Reported Among New University Students in Northeastern Thailand Raise Public Health Concerns
Thailand – Health screening programs conducted among newly enrolled university students in Thailand's northeastern province of Maha Sarakham have revealed a notable prevalence of liver fluke (Opisthorchis viverrini) infection, highlighting the continued public health challenge posed by foodborne parasitic diseases in the region.