News / #antibiotics
The media has been slammed for sensationalising and misrepresenting a hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) outbreak in India and calling it the "tomato flu."
As South Asia generates typhoid strains that are resistant to most antibiotics, the illness has continued to spread from the region to other parts of the world.
New state initiative looks to improve access to medical care, particularly for communities impacted by years of mining.
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Berita / Manajemen Sampah
Singapore’s polluter-pays scheme faces further delay amid concern over industry stalling tactics
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Berita / Perkotaan
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Philippine government split on joining coalition to cut plastic production: UN treaty participants
The Philippines' environment agency wants to be part of a group that supports plastic production cuts, but the … -
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Berita / Kebijakan & Keuangan
COP29 presidency reiterates commitment to Paris Agreement as Azerbaijan defends oil and gas expansion
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Berita / Tanggung Jawab Sosial Perusahaan
Eco-Business wins WAN-IFRA Asian Digital Media Awards for revamped ‘Insights’ newsletter
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Berita / Perkotaan
Tighten legal ambiguity, protect more forests: Singapore conservationists issue wishlist to government
Key asks include looking into having two new nature parks, along with explicit safeguards for the airspace above …
