Tag: SSM
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Mosquito ovitrap index remains elevated
The mosquito ovitrap index reached 63.9% in August, exceeding the five-year average of 59.4% and raising concerns about dengue and chikungunya transmission. The Health Bureau (SSM) ... -
Men face higher skin cancer risk due to poor sun protection
Skin cancer cases are rising more rapidly among men in Macau than women, largely because men are less likely to protect themselves from the sun, the ... -
Mosquito breeding index remains at warning level for second consecutive month
Macau’s mosquito breeding index has remained at the yellow alert level for two consecutive months, indicating widespread distribution of Aedes mosquitoes, the Health Bureau said. The ... -
Macau eyes mainland smart mosquito traps as alternative to citywide chemical spraying
With mosquito breeding site indices rising in February and March, the Health Bureau (SSM) has warned that a citywide chemical control campaign may be considered if ... -
Weight-loss challenges are popular, but are they missing the point?
On paper, Macau’s “Get Active Citywide” Weight-Loss Challenge sounds like a public health success story. Over 3,500 residents have signed up. The Health Bureau (SSM) and ... -
Authorities crack down on ‘cigar-shaped egg rolls’ as tobacco control enforcement tightens
In an unusual twist to routine health inspections, authorities have seized cigar-shaped egg rolls from local shops, highlighting an expanded crackdown on loopholes in Macau’s tobacco ... -
SSM plans tongue-swab screening to detect tuberculosis in seniors
The Health Bureau (SSM) Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Center announced plans to introduce tongue-swab screening in the second half of 2026, targeting seniors and individuals who ... -
Resident infected with Legionella during trip to Zhongshan
An 89-year-old resident was reported to have contracted Legionnaires’ disease during a trip to Zhongshan, according to the Health Bureau (SSM). The SSM said that it ... -
SSM launches pregnancy platform on One Account
The Health Bureau (SSM) launched a new “Maternal Health Management Platform” on the Macao One Account app, providing comprehensive health management for pregnant women. This new ... -
Gov’t plans legislation to ban possession of e-cigarettes
Authorities have revealed plans to draft legislation banning the possession of e-cigarettes. Lam Chong, director of the Disease Control Center of the Health Bureau (SSM), noted ... -
Two local cases confirmed; Zone A declared infectious
The Health Bureau (SSM) reported on Friday and Saturday two local cases of Chikungunya fever among Macau residents, both worksite personnel in Zone A of the ... -
SSM expresses concerns over rising obesity rates among residents
The Health Bureau (SSM) stated that the average life expectancy of Macau residents reached 83.3 years last year, but there is growing concern regarding the increasing ... -
SSM and Customs investigate case of illegal import of cigarettes and e-cigars
The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported that the Office for the Prevention and Control of Tobacco and Alcoholism of the SSM was notified by the Customs ... -
Organ donation registration sees rise and plans to simplify process
The Health Bureau (SSM) reported a 6.6% increase in organ donation registrations in 2024, with 6,380 residents now registered as donors. The bureau plans to further ... -
Lawmaker calls for enhanced support for employment of people with disabilities
Lawmaker Ho Ion Sang has raised concerns about the ongoing challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs) in securing employment, despite various initiatives launched by the ... -
SSM investigates gastroenteritis outbreak at nursery
The Health Bureau (SSM) reported a mass gastroenteritis incident involving four children from Class B at the Mother’s Association St. John’s Nursery (São Lázaro) on Nov. ... -
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 ... -
Cotai hospital soft-opens today
The new Islands District Medical Complex in Cotai will partially open today, with officials promising an Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department in the future. The new ...
