Research shows app aids reduction of depressive symptoms amongst university students

Results of a mobile application for mental health intervention indicated that it effectively reduces depressive symptoms in Chinese university students in the short term and

Mental health issues prevalent amongst young people

The Richmond Fellowship of Macau has reported an increasing number of young people seeking assistance for mental health concerns. Through their outreach program, they have also

Suicides rose to 88 in 2023

Macau saw a total of 88 suicides in 2023, slightly higher than the 80 recorded in 2022. In a statement from the Health Bureau

Colorectal cancer screening for over 55s

The Health Bureau (SSM) has started a campaign to screen for early signs of colorectal cancer in residents aged 55 to 69 years old, the SSM

Flu vaccination by appointment only due to high demand

Health authorities have announced that flu vaccinations now require an appointment, primarily through the OneMacau app, due to high demand and temporarily low stocks. This

Gov’t breast cancer pilot scheme detects at-risk group of 600 people

A pilot scheme targeting breast cancer detection that commenced in October last year has identified 599 people as being at a higher risk of developing the disease, Acting

Mainland’s updated mask guidelines similar to Macau’s

Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Elsie Ao Ieong said yesterday that there is close alignment between the mainland’s updated guidelines on mask usage and

Macau doctors to do training in Hong Kong

Macau doctors are scheduled to attended specialist training in Hong Kong in 2024, following the launch of new training program by the SARs. Hong

IAS reinstates mandatory mask use at aged care homes

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has reinstated face mask requirements for aged care homes and rehabilitation centers. Effective immediately, IAS has justified the measure by

China says a surge in respiratory illnesses caused by flu, other known pathogens

A surge in respiratory illnesses across China that has drawn the attention of the World Health Organization is caused by the flu and other known pathogens and

Health Bureau reports 15 suicide cases for Q3

Health Bureau (SSM) has reported a 4.3% decline in the number of suicides during the third quarter (Q3) of this year compared to the same period last year.

Nearly 800 being followed up with rehab services

The Health Bureau (SSM) has announced that its psychiatric service team has so far followed up on 786 cases to provide care, support and rehabilitation services

SSM extends Healthy Eating campaign to delivery platforms

The Health Bureau (SSM) has extended its Healthy Eating campaign to the city’s three food delivery platforms: Aomi; mFood; and Tikbee, the SSM has revealed.

Public hospital’s A&E demand easing, 30% are flu cases

Demand for accident and emergency services at the government hospital declined last week, with approximately 30% of cases related to the flu, local media has reported.

Two cases of serious bacterial infection on Macau beaches

The infections were caused by the bacterium Vibrio vulnificus, a pathogenic bacterium of the genus Vibrio, present in marine environments such as estuaries, brackish ponds, or coastal

Health Bureau warns about dengue fever amid regional intensity

Members of the public are reminded of the risks of dengue fever as conditions across the region gradually intensify, Health Bureau (SSM) noted in a

Macau reports first monkeypox case

Macau has reported the first case of monkeypox in the city, urging people at high risk to be vaccinated against the disease. The patient is a

Food recalls are pretty common for things like rocks, insects and plastic

Rocks in Trader Joe’s cookies. Insects in its broccoli-cheese soup. Pieces of plastic in Banquet frozen chicken strips. In recent weeks, U.S. consumers have seen

SSM: Gov’t’s mental health resources sufficient

The public hospital’s Department of Psychiatry has diagnosed a total of 200 residents in 2022 with common mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and others.

Lawmaker criticizes current suicide prevention mechanism for being reactive

Macau's current suicide prevention mechanism is too passive, does not help the situation and instead causes stress for response teams, lawmaker Ron Lam has criticized in

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