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Doctors and health groups in the Philippines said the “medical pork” system allows politicians to influence who receives state medical aid. Photo: Shutterstock
The Philippines

‘Medical pork’ row exposes political grip over Philippine health assistance

Doctors and health groups say the system allows politicians to influence who receives state medical aid, undermining universal care.

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United States

Are Chinese biotechs what the doctor ordered as Big Pharma faces ‘patent cliff’?

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Hong Kong well set to raise the global bar for Chinese medicine

Diplomacy

Outside In | Six years on, are we better prepared for the next pandemic?

Preparedness plans remain a work in progress while health budgets have been sliced by urgent demands and US withdrawal weakens global coordination.

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A woman walks past the National Covid Memorial Wall in London, Britain, on November 20. Photo: EPA
Made in China 2025

China’s pharmaceutical industry transforms into a global innovation powerhouse

The China Pharmaceutical Innovation and Invention Index, a new gauge, highlights top drug makers on the mainland for the first time.

France

‘Used medicine to kill’: French doctor jailed for life for poisoning patients

Prosecutors allege Frederic Pechier tampered with IV bags to discredit colleagues, resulting in 12 deaths, including a four-year-old.

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Science

How Chinese scientists turn allergy into a powerful weapon against cancer

Mast cell platform can expand to carry other payloads, such as molecules, viruses, proteins and drug-loaded nanoparticles.

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A Chinese team of researchers loaded mast cells – which cause allergic symptoms when they encounter antigens such as seafood and pollen – with anticancer drugs to deliver them into tumours. Illustration: Shutterstock
Donald Trump

Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Reclassification could have ripple effects in the US, and represent one of the most significant federal changes to marijuana policy in decades.

Singapore

‘It’s life’: ex-NBA star in Singapore for brain cancer treatment exudes hope

Jason Collins, who is seeking an experimental treatment, has progressed from being ‘basically a vegetable’ to taking a two-hour walk.

Science

Sperm quality decline: could easy-to-use balm from China solve the crisis?

In China, unhealthy lifestyles, pollution and work-related stress are cited in public health discussions around declining sperm quality.

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A national reproductive health survey in 2021 indicated one in nearly six couples of childbearing age faced difficulties in starting a family. Photo: Getty Images
Singapore

Ex-NBA player with deadly brain cancer turns to Singapore for new treatment

Jason Collins, who said he could die within weeks, praised Singapore as ‘the city of the future’, where he got approval ‘within 48 hours’.

Jason Collins, then a player with the Brooklyn Nets, warmed up before a match against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California in 2014. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Why ‘Hong Kong model’ combining Chinese and Western medicine could go global

German facility says it is exploring potential areas of collaboration and possible joint projects with the city’s new hospital.

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China manufacturing

China’s biotech firms may see ‘major breakthroughs’ within a decade. Here’s why

Strong manufacturing base a driving force behind overseas expansion, but industry leaders and analysts say hurdles remain.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital opens to popular demand

Facility, which hopes to bring Chinese medicine development in Hong Kong to the world, adds extra quota slots to meet demand.

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A total of 181 patients booked appointments at the Chinese Medicine Hospital on Thursday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Science

With one small step for AI, Chinese scientists make giant leap for humanity

Researchers give robotic arms the skill and precision of experienced surgeons, all thanks to the inspiration of a simple slip knot.

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A multidisciplinary team in China has made a breakthrough in how to achieve precise control of robotic arms in the crucial surgical steps of stitching and tying knots. Photo: Shutterstock
Science

Chinese scientists develop promising stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s

New biotech allows ‘seeds’ planted in the brain to differentiate into new nerve cells, reshaping its neural network.

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United States

US vaccine advisers say not all newborns need hepatitis B shot

Scrapping the recommendation for vaccination at birth will reverse decades of public health gains, disease experts say.

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China economy

Opinion | How China engineered the rapid rise of its drug innovation industry

A market once dominated by generics is now an AI-powered pharmaceutical hub drawing billion-dollar investments from the likes of Pfizer and GSK.

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A worker checks the position of a feeding tray in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility at the Hengrui Biomedical Industrial Park in Lianyungang in Jiangsu province, on December 13, 2021. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong stock market

China’s 3SBio seeks US$400 million in Hong Kong to boost drug pipeline

Share placement to help Shenyang-based firm advance clinical research in China and the US, expand reach of cancer and hair-loss drugs.

United States

US-UK zero tariff deal to reshape NHS medicine spending

The agreement removes tariffs on medicines and raises NHS spending on new drugs by 25 per cent, boosting pharmaceutical growth.

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Science

United we stand: why mammals that band together may face lower cancer risks

In cooperative societies – like elephants or whales – natural selection seems to favour genetic mechanisms that suppress cancer, study says.

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Elephants, despite their massive size and long lifespans, have evolved powerful cancer defences in the form of 19 extra copies of the tumour-suppressor gene TP53. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Hospital fee reform must balance social fairness with budgetary needs

While standard X-ray services at public hospitals will remain free, the pricing overhaul must be watched closely to avoid unintended harm.

People at the Shroff Office of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Jordan on March 25. Photo: Jelly Tse
Wellness

Why this Aids charity’s Hong Kong art show smells of resilience

Aids Concern’s ‘Emanate’ exhibition features art and fragrances created by people affected by HIV and Aids that tell their stories.

Wellness

Explainer | What is MASLD? Most common chronic liver disease affects up to 40% of adults

Previously known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, MASLD is trending upwards as obesity levels rise, but it can affect lean people too.

Wealth: Alternative Investments

Healthcare’s digital revolution could be a tonic for savvy investors

The rise of AI, healthtech and ageing populations is prompting wealth managers to monitor the pulse of a sector once seen as stodgy.

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BNP Paribas Wealth Management
Healthtech’s applications, including robot-assisted surgery, are now driving up companies’ valuations in the sector. Photo: Edmond So
Icons and Influencers

Legacy of Vogue Italia’s Franca Sozzani honoured at inaugural Franca Fund Gala

Co-hosted by Anna Wintour, the event included a fundraising auction and drew guests including Gisele Bündchen and Miuccia Prada.

Francesco Carrozzini and Anna Wintour co-hosted a gala to pay homage to the legacy of Carrozzini’s mother, the late Franca Sozzani. Carrozzini is also Wintour’s son-in-law. Photo: Getty Images
Slovenia

Slovenia rejects assisted dying law in national referendum

Sunday’s referendum was held after critics mounted a campaign against a new law to legalise assisted dying.

Wellness

He can’t remember his son’s wedding. The cause? A rare autoimmune disease

Autoimmune encephalitis stole years of father Christy Morrill’s memories and can lead to psychosis. But it is being caught early more often.

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