Tag: Health
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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 ... -
SSM reports fifth imported dengue case
The Health Bureau (SSM) announced recently the city’s fifth imported case of dengue fever this year. The patient, a 41-year-old local woman, recently returned from business ... -
Portuguese doctor recruitment down to two candidates
The SAR’s efforts to recruit Portuguese doctors to Macau have seen limited success, with only two specialists still in talks to make the move, according to ... -
90% of teenagers not exercising recommended amount
A survey on health behavior of secondary education level students in 2022–23 has revealed that 90% of teenagers do not perform the recommended level of daily ... -
Gov’t ups investment to boost mental health support systems
Authorities in Macau have announced plans to expand the city’s mental health workforce in response to rising demand for psychiatric services and a concerning increase in ... -
Colombian family’s genes offer new clue to delaying onset of Alzheimer’s
Scientists studying a family plagued by early-in-life Alzheimer’s found some carry a genetic oddity that delays their initial symptoms by five years. The finding points to ... -
DSAMA closes beaches due to E. coli bacteria outbreak
The Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) has closed Hac Sa and Cheoc Van beaches in Coloane due to high levels of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria. ... -
SSM observes consistent rate of stroke cases among middle-aged and younger people
Data from the Health Bureau (SSM) shows that stroke patients span all age groups, with common risk factors among middle-aged and elderly individuals, including chronic conditions ... -
WHO member countries approve steps to bolster regulations to better brace for pandemics
The World Health Organization said member countries on Saturday approved new steps to improve global preparedness for and response to pandemics like COVID-19 and mpox, and ... -
Officials monitor virus mutations as cases rise nearby
The Health Bureau (SSM) is closely watching the mutations of influenza viruses and new coronaviruses due to a rise in cases in neighboring regions. Officials say ... -
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 ...
