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A year in review: Asia’s top 10 health stories that shaped 2019

December 13, 2019

Much happened in Asia’s health landscape in 2019. As the year comes to an end, HealthLEADS gives you a quick review of its top health stories and expert...

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Is new health insurance policy India’s pathway to achieving Universal Health Coverage?

September 27, 2019

From being a former head of the Department of Cardiology at India’s leading medical institute to now being a public healthcare advocate, Padma Bhushan awardee...

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Why are Indian doctors unhappy with new medical Bill?

September 6, 2019

India recently passed National Medical Commission Bill which has outraged doctors and they see it something which will encourage quackery. But public...

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Misinformation and vaccine hesitancy putting lives of millions of children at risk in India

August 30, 2019

Owing to medical misinformation and vaccine hesitancy some of the deadly diseases, which were once completely eradicated in India are making a comeback. Dr...

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What makes Indonesian cat poop coffee the healthiest brew in the world?

August 16, 2019

Despite its hefty price tag, Indonesian kopi luwak or better known as cat poop coffee is causing a stir worldwide. But what is seen as the ultimate luxury...

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Why more and more Japanese doctors are committing suicide?

August 9, 2019

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An increasing number of suicides due to overwork among medical practitioners in Japan brings the brutal reality of their unhealthy working conditions to the...

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Can facial yoga reverse signs of ageing?

August 2, 2019

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Travelling in Singapore is always a smooth breeze. While commuting via MRT on one of my earlier trips to the city, I found myself entranced, watching a woman...

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Top 10 Women Leaders in Healthcare

August 2, 2019

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Over the past decade, a lot has changed in the healthcare sector especially, with some powerful women heading the most powerful positions in the different...

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Biotechnology can be Indian economy’s next success story

July 26, 2019

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The most serious challenge to the growth of research and innovation in India is our education system, Dr Shahid Jameel CEO the Wellcome Trust/DBT India...

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Bottle of Lies questions reliability of your generic drugs

July 12, 2019

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Investigative journalist and author Katherine Eban’s book, Bottle of Lies is an alarming revelation of the dangerous, dark side of India’s pharmaceutical...