FOUNDER & PUBLISHER Kowie Geldenhuys
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Paulo Coutinho
Macau, Monday, April 14, 2025
In recognition of World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14, the Health Bureau (SSM) is calling on residents to take proactive steps in managing their health.
The government’s new health center at the Macau New Neighborhood in Hengqin was unveiled Saturday, spanning 1,000 square meters and is staffed by seven medical professionals
Lawmaker Lam Lon Wai has expressed concern about the mental health of people in Macau, particularly among Macau youth, during a speech at the Legislative
The local government’s push to establish a Faculty of Medicine has raised concerns among some health professionals. Dr. Rui Furtado, a surgeon and a physician with an
Nearly 36% of residents aged 18 to 34 are at risk of moderate to severe depression, a recent study from the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong
The staff at the recently inaugurated Macau Union Hospital is expected to grow to 400 employees by the end of the year, according to Health Bureau
Mental health awareness is on the rise in Macau, with more residents seeking counseling and treatment, according to local organizations. In an interview with the
The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported an increase in bacterial food poisoning cases, with 62 declarations recorded in August. This marks a staggering four-fold rise compared
Macau residents will benefit from a 30% discount on paid medical services at the new Macau Union Hospital, but rates for services are expected to
In a significant milestone for Macau’s medical landscape, the Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, commonly known as the Macau Union Hospital, officially opened
Thethiwe Mahlangu woke early on a chilly morning and walked through her busy South African township, where minibuses hooted to pick up commuters and smoke from sidewalk breakfast stalls hung
The Macau Union Hospital carried out its first oncological treatments late last week for cancer patients referred by the Health Bureau (SSM), marking the beginning of radiotherapy services
The Health Bureau (SSM) has issued a warning over the rising threat of a dengue fever outbreak, as mosquito breeding has surged to higher levels across
The 4-year-old boy struggled to balance while walking through the living room. His mother’s eyes attentively followed his every move. Then a seizure knocked him to
The Health Bureau (SSM) has announced a significant reduction in the waiting time for first appointments at the oncology department of the Conde de São Januário
In the face of the growing global monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak, the Health Bureau (SSM) has classified Mpox as a mandatory reportable disease, trained frontline
The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing outbreaks of mpox in Congo and elsewhere in Africa to be a global emergency, requiring urgent action to
A 72-year-old man has been diagnosed with an infection by Vibrio vulnificus bacterium after having been reportedly pricked by a fishbone while preparing a fish, the Health
The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported 22 suicide deaths during the second quarter of this year. The deceased comprised nine males and 13
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has initiated several efforts with local schools to educate students on healthy lifestyles and physical fitness, the bureau
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