Tag: Health
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Alvis Lo reports decrease in influenza cases
Health Bureau director Alvis Lo reported a decrease in influenza cases in the region, while the detection rate for new Covid-19 cases has risen to 16%. ... -
Lawmaker questions effectiveness of blueprint in addressing mental health issues
Lawmaker Ho Ion Sang has questioned the effectiveness of the “Healthy Macao Blueprint” in tackling mental health awareness amid the rise in suicide deaths in 2024. ... -
January sees over 2,500 communicable disease cases
The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported 2,529 cases of notifiable communicable diseases for January. The top three diseases with the highest number of reported cases were ... -
Blood pressure patterns differ between South and East Asian adults in UK
Disparities in how high blood pressure and cardiovascular risks may develop among South Asian and East Asian adults in the United Kingdom highlight the need for ... -
Associations urge free flu vaccines for domestic workers
Following two flu-related deaths in Macau, local associations are calling for domestic workers to be included in the free flu vaccination program, citing their critical role ... -
Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years
The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years. One indicator of flu activity is ... -
SSM says it is improving the eHR system, but hassles continue for non-residents
The Health Bureau (SSM) claims to constantly improve its “Electronic Health Record Platform (eHR).” However, the Times learned that the digitization of medical records and diagnostic ... -
Gov’t to enforce special measures to address flu ‘peak season’ despite high vaccination rate
An interdepartmental group comprised of the Health Bureau (SSM), the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS), and the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has announced that it ... -
The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, official says
The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said yesterday, amid some international concern over a ... -
Gov’t braces for flu season with range of emergency response measures
The Health Bureau (SSM) unveiled plans to tackle the autumn and winter influenza surge by allocating manpower and medical resources based on real-time monitoring of patient ... -
Flu consultations surge by 53% at Kiang Wu
Kiang Wu Hospital has reported a significant increase in flu-related consultations at its emergency department, with visits rising by 53% last week compared to the previous ... -
Influenza infections on the rise, to peak in CNY
Macau has entered the peak period of influenza, with the number of consultations for the illness increasing significantly in recent weeks, according to health officials in ... -
HIV/AIDS Cases falling, SSM calls for testing those at ‘risk’
The Health Bureau (SSM) is calling on those considered at risk to be tested for HIV/AIDS. The call comes again against the background of “World AIDS ... -
HPV vaccine makers eye growth overseas
As the domestic market approaches a potential saturation point and intensified price competition becomes more of a challenge, China’s human papillomavirus vaccine manufacturers are seeking to ... -
Union Hospital to launch international services next week
The medical center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (Macao Union Hospital) will expand its services with the opening of its International Medical Center next week, ... -
Health Bureau urges residents to manage diabetes
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. Established ... -
Gov’t opens new health center in Hengqin
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 concerned about youth mental health
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 Assembly ... -
Faculty of Medicine should not be a priority, Furtado says
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 ... -
Young people face rising mental health risks
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 ... -
Macau Union Hospital staff to reach 400 by year’s end
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 services see increased demand
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 Times, ... -
Surge in bacterial food poisoning cases reported in August
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 ... -
Islands Hospital offers 30% discount for paid services to residents
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 be ... -
Union Hospital: A ‘significant milestone’ in healthcare landscape
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 ... -
How a traveling ‘health train’ has become an essential source of free care in South Africa
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 ... -
Macau Union Hospital begins cancer treatments
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 ... -
Mosquito activity leads to growing risk of Dengue fever
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 ... -
Brazilian moms are leading the charge to secure medical marijuana for sick kids
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 ... -
Cancer center reduces wait times by 50%
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 ... -
Authorities respond to global Monkeypox outbreak
In the face of the growing global monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak, the Health Bureau (SSM) has classified Mpox as a mandatory reportable disease, trained frontline healthcare workers, ... -
Now that mpox is a global emergency, will it trigger another pandemic?
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 ... -
Man diagnosed with Vibrio vulnificus infection after being pierced preparing fish
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 Bureau records 22 suicide deaths in Q2
The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported 22 suicide deaths during the second quarter of this year. The deceased comprised nine males and 13 females, aged between ... -
X EFFORTS FALLING SHORT OF PLAN GOALS
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 said ...
