Tag: Health
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Chinese Medicine and Physiotherapy most requested by residents in 2023
Chinese traditional medicine and physiotherapy & rehabilitation topped the most-requested list from hospital users in Macau over 2023, a statistics release from the Statistics and Census ... -
Gov’t urges citizens to get vaccinated for influenza
Influenza A infections surged from December 2023 to January 2024 before declining in February and then rising again in late March, according to Leong Iek Hou, ... -
Smoking cessation services see 31% increase in past year
The Health Bureau (SSM) reported a significant increase in the number of people seeking smoking cessation services in 2023, underlining the city’s efforts to tackle the ... -
SSM dismisses rumors linking measles vaccine to autism
The Health Bureau (SSM) has issued a statement addressing online rumors suggesting a connection between the measles vaccine and autism in children. In its statement, the ... -
SSM cracks down on over 1,000 violations in first quarter
The Health Bureau (SSM) prosecuted 1,115 cases of tobacco control law violations during inspections of 68,469 establishments in the first three months of the year, the ... -
Company that made millions of defective sleep apnea machines ordered to overhaul manufacturing
The company responsible for a global recall of sleep apnea machines will be barred from resuming production at U.S. facilities until it meets a number of ... -
The surprising ways your siblings and your health may be linked
Anybody who has worn a hand-me-down, shared a bathroom or survived a long car trip with a brother or a sister knows that siblings can affect ... -
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 improves ... -
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 (SSM), data ... -
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 measure ... -
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 ... -
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’s ... -
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 Kong Secretary ... -
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 noting ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. The ... -
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 Health Bureau (SSM) has reported two recent cases of serious bacterial infection on two local beaches, Cheoc Van and Hac Sa. The infections were caused ... -
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 statement ... -
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 high-profile ... -
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. Although, ... -
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 ... -
MO-HK signs medical cooperation agreement
A five-year cooperation agreement has been signed between Macau and Hong Kong on several areas of healthcare, the Health Bureau (SSM) announced. A delegation from the ... -
China proposes to limit children’s smartphone time to max 2 hours a day
China’s internet watchdog has laid out regulations to curb the amount of time children spend on their smartphones, in the latest blow to firms such as ... -
No CHCSJ staff to relocate to Cotai hospital at its opening
Medical staff at the public hospital will not be relocated to the future Cotai hospital during the early phase of its opening, the government has told ... -
Medical Committee discusses Macau doctors practicingin Hengqin
At its 11th meeting for the current term, the Medical Committee has discussed arrangements for Macau medical professionals to practice in Hengqin. Alvis Lo, committee president ... -
SSM exports 15 patients for organ transplantation in past four years
Between 2018 and 2022, 15 patients in Macau have been sent elsewhere for organ transplants, Acting Director Cheang Seng Ip of the Health Bureau (SSM) has ... -
Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says
The United States has seen five cases of malaria spread by mosquitos in the last two months — the first time there’s been local spread in ... -
Monkeypox vaccine soon available: gov’t
A monkeypox vaccine will soon be available to people 18 years-of-age or older, the Health Bureau (SSM) revealed at an orientation session for its frontline staff. ... -
SSM issues suggestions amid rise in Covid cases
After assessing an increase in Covid-19 infections, the Health Bureau (SSM) issued infographics to educate people about receiving medical support in case they contract Covid-19. A ...
