Philippines: Bulacan province battles HFMD outbreak

Bulacan authorities have increased their efforts to curb the spread of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in the province. According to data from...

Canada plans to declare “forever chemicals” toxic

The Canadian government wants to designate an entire class of “forever chemicals” as toxic to human health and the environment. The move will facilitate...

India: new Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme approved

The Indian cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved on March 5 the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP)....

Malaysia working on the development of SMR technology

Malaysia is interested in developing small modular reactor (SMR) technology. The country’s interest was confirmed by Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Khang...

Ireland: popular children’s item recalled due to chemical risk

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) announced the recall on March 4 of Hoot Girls Printed Flip Flops, a popular children’s clothing item,...

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