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Researchers redesign vaginal speculum to ease fear and pain
AFP, Published on 14/07/2025
» DELFT (NETHERLANDS) - It is cold, hard, metallic and commonly associated with pain. Not a mediaeval torture instrument, but the vaginal speculum used every day around the world for essential gynaecological exams.
High rates hurt public healthcare
Oped, Published on 14/07/2025
» May's 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) -- the annual meeting of the World Health Organization's member states -- ended on a self-congratulatory note. From an agreement on pandemic preparedness to increases in assessed contributions to the WHO, there were plenty of achievements to tout. But there was an elephant in the room, hiding behind a banner reading "One World for Health": the high borrowing costs faced by African countries.
MSF warns acute malnutrition soaring in Gaza
AFP, Published on 12/07/2025
» GENEVA - Doctors Without Borders warned Friday that its teams on the ground in Gaza were witnessing surging levels of acute malnutrition in the besieged and war-ravaged Palestinian territory.
Trump’s pick for Singapore envoy chided for lack of knowledge
Published on 10/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump’s pick to serve as US ambassador to Singapore had a contentious Senate confirmation hearing in which he struggled to answer inquiries about the city-state and its ties to Washington.
Bitter pill: Cuba runs low on life-saving medicines
AFP, Published on 09/07/2025
» HAVANA - Cuban Jessica Rodriguez never knows if she will find the medicines that keep her four-year-old son alive in a country that has all but run out of essential drugs.
Thailand’s cannabis ‘clinic’ transformation explained
Online Reporters, Published on 08/07/2025
» Only 2,000 of the estimated 18,000 cannabis shops in Thailand will be left once authorities complete their plan to convert dispensaries to clinics with resident doctors, a Ministry of Public Health official said on Tuesday.
How can foreigners get a driver’s licence in Thailand?
Published on 08/07/2025
» Foreign nationals residing or working in Thailand can legally obtain a driver’s licence, depending on their visa and the type of licence they require.
Medical clinics to replace cannabis dispensaries
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/07/2025
» Cannabis dispensaries must transition into medical clinics if they are to continue to run legally, says the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine.
City Hall dress code supports gender identity
Published on 01/07/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced that city employees can now dress in accordance with their gender identity.
Thainakarin Hospital Marks 32 Years of Trust
Published on 27/06/2025
» Thainakarin Hospital proudly marks its 32nd anniversary, celebrating a journey of continuous growth and evolution. With a vision to go beyond the role of a traditional hospital, the institution reaffirms its commitment to being a “Trustable Health Partner”—dedicated to sustainable, holistic healthcare that supports every aspect of well-being.