Category: Health and welfare

October in Haikou, a month synonymous with cooling temperatures, autumnal charm (and the occasional typhoon), is also the month for the annual global initiative known as "Sober October."

Currently, nations across South and Southeast Asia are grappling with a surge in Dengue fever cases, amid signs that global warming is driving a record number of infections worldwide.

Early arrival of Mycoplasma pneumonia infections among children sparks concern in China's medical community. A case in Hangzhou highlights the gravity and management of severe pneumonia in young patients.

Mallotus furetianus, a native plant from Hainan Island could pave the way for novel strategies to address obesity and fatty liver disease. New scientific study reveals promising fat-busting properties.

Scrub typhus is a serious public health problem in the Asia-Pacific area. It threatens one billion people globally and causes illness in one million people each year.

According to Jin Yuming, the Chief Health Emergency Expert at the Hainan Provincial Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of COVID-19 infections and the rate of positive test results among fever patients have both significantly increased.

With the recent rise in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in Hainan, parents need to be aware of this lesser-known respiratory illness. In this post, we'll explore the key facts about RSV and how it differs from influenza and COVID-19.

Hainan province, has issued a level 4 high-temperature warning on May 3rd. The Hainan Provincial Meteorological Bureau expects that on May 4th (today), Yangpu District as well as Ding'an, Tunchang, Chengmai, Danzhou, Lingao, Baisha, Changjiang and Dongfang, nine cities and counties in total, will experience high temperatures

According to experts from the Hainan Provincial Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, the monitoring data shows a rapid increase in the level of influenza virus activity in Hainan Province recently. As we enter the flu season in 2023, it has arrived nearly a month earlier than in previous years.