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Public health and hygiene

New decals at coffee shops encourage diners to maintain cleanliness

Decals and posters will be rolled out at more than 400 coffee shops across Singapore to encourage customers to do their part in keeping these eating spaces clean.
Decals and posters will be rolled out at more than 400 coffee shops across Singapore to encourage customers to do their part in keeping these eating spaces clean.

Chiang Mai set for disaster declaration after 4 days of soaring PM2.5 levels

The province is set to consider declaring the Mueang Na subdistrict area a disaster-stricken zone.
The province is set to consider declaring the Mueang Na subdistrict area a disaster-stricken zone.

Japan university to study health impact of rise in bear sightings, attacks on the elderly

Police officers investigate near the site of a bear attack on four people in Higashi-Naruse, Akita Prefecture, on Oct 24, 2025.
Police officers investigate near the site of a bear attack on four people in Higashi-Naruse, Akita Prefecture, on Oct 24, 2025.

Cameras deployed in areas identified by town councils improved detection of high-rise littering: NEA

An offender was fined $2,800 after being caught on surveillance cameras littering from a unit multiple times within a two-week period.
An offender was fined $2,800 after being caught on surveillance cameras littering from a unit multiple times within a two-week period.

Thai authorities warn of disruption to key medicine supplies, price hikes if Mid-East war drags on

Permanent Secretary for Public Health Dr Somruek Chungsaman said authorities had assessed the medium-term impact on medicines and medical supplies.
Permanent Secretary for Public Health Dr Somruek Chungsaman said authorities had assessed the medium-term impact on medicines and medical supplies.

Forum: Floor tiles and directory boards replaced for good reasons

British health official says too soon to declare Kent meningitis outbreak contained

People queueing at the University of Kent in Canterbury, Britain, on March 18, following an outbreak of meningitis cases at the school.
People queueing at the University of Kent in Canterbury, Britain, on March 18, following an outbreak of meningitis cases at the school.

Time to ban flavoured cigarettes, which lure young people

Smokers will have to pay 20 per cent more for tobacco products from Feb 12.
Smokers will have to pay 20 per cent more for tobacco products from Feb 12.

One-third of Americans cut back on other expenses to cover healthcare in 2025, survey shows

This comes as steeper prices and rising living costs hit households.
This comes as steeper prices and rising living costs hit households.

‘I thought I was safe’: What’s behind Malaysia’s rising TB cases

Tuberculosis can spread in crowded and enclosed spaces, such as Ramadan bazaars.
Tuberculosis can spread in crowded and enclosed spaces, such as Ramadan bazaars.

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