Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Pigs, from money to love and health
After a volatile year, Pigs will enjoy success at work in the Year of the Fire Horse, but need to pay close attention to their health
· Lisa Cam
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Editorial | Hong Kong’s victims of online scams need psychological safety nets
As the city tackles the scourge of scams, it must pay attention to the mental health of those affected and ensure they are supported
· SCMP Editorial
An appeal for financial help - DailyNews
Hansi Kanchana from Opatha, Kotugoda, who has been diagnosed with leukemia, has been advised by doctors to undergo a bone marrow transplant. This is to be done at a private hospital in Colombo at a cost of Rs.15 million.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Former Navy officer held for accepting bribe claiming admission to a school - DailyNews
Officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) have arrested a retired Navy Medical Assistant for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs.200,000. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by a resident of Wellawatte.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Mpox - die Pandemie, über die niemand spricht
Schon während der Corona-Pandemie hieß es, dies sei erst der Anfang. Und auch mit jedem großen Vogelgrippe-Ausbruch mehren sich die bangen Fragen: Kommt sie jetzt, die nächste Pandemie? Mit Ausgangssperren, geschlossenen Schulen und kollabierenden Gesundheitssystemen?
· Julia Vergin
पश्चिम बंगाल: मिले निपा वायरस के केस, क्या है सरकारी तैयारी
पश्चिम बंगाल में इसी सप्ताह निपा वायरस से संक्रमण के दो मामले सामने आए हैं. दोनों संक्रमित कोलकाता से सटे उत्तर 24-परगना जिले के एक निजी अस्पताल में नर्स हैं. इनमें से महिला नर्स हाल में नदिया जिले में एक निजी समारोह में शामिल हुई थीं. प्राप्त जानकारी के अनुसार, समारोह से लौटकर ड्यूटी जॉइन करने के बाद उनसे एक पुरुष …
· प्रभाकर मणि तिवारी
Hong Kong artist challenges labels surrounding disability in new show
In ‘Decolonising Madness’ at Eaton HK, Sophie Cheung explores colonial-era definitions of ‘mental incapacity’ that still inform laws
· Chloe Loung
‘Structurally hurt’: why are Chinese tourists spending less abroad than before?
China’s outbound travel sector has bounced back from the pandemic, but the era of duty-free shopping sprees appears to be over
· Yeon Woo Lee
Hong Kong man who claimed to be reincarnated Thai king gets life for axe murder
Prosecution psychiatrists rule out Mang Yat-lam’s mental illness claims, with the judge citing a lack of remorse for murder of 70-year-old man
· Brian Wong
Singaporean pro boxer uses skills from the ring to dominate life’s other fights
Efasha Kamarudin credits boxing for helping her build self-confidence, tackle body-size hang-ups and bounce back from new motherhood blues
· Sasha Gonzales
New education reforms for grade 6 put off till 2027 - DailyNews
The Government has decided to defer the implementation of the proposed education reforms related to Grade 6 until 2027, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting held under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in vie…
· Gayan Abeykoon
EOIs to develop Pelawatte Sugar factory for tourism - DailyNews
The Government has decided to develop selected areas of the Pelawatte Sugar Factory into tourist attraction sites by inviting private sector investment under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
SLMA appoints its 132nd President - DailyNews
Dr.Manilka Sumanatilleke, MBBS, MD (Col), MRCP (Lon), MRCP–Diabetes & Endocrinology (UK), FRCP (Edin), FACE (USA), FSLCE (SL), FCCP (SL), Consultant Endocrinologist at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, assumed office as the 132nd President of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), the country’s oldest and premi…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Underutilised Plantation Ministry lands to be divested - DailyNews
The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (12) decided to lease out a new set of underutilized lands and properties under the Plantation and Community Infrastructure Ministry to suitable investors, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Case against Ramith Rambukwella fixed for February 11 - DailyNews
A case filed against former health minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s son Ramith Rambukwella for alleged embezzlement was yesterday fixed for further pre-trial conference on February 11 by the Colombo High Court.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Cabinet nod for recruitment of over 26,000 officers to public sectorCabinet nod for recruitment of over 26,000 officers to public sector - DailyNews
The Government has decided to proceed with the recruitment of 26,095 officers across 20 ministries and affiliated institutions, following Cabinet approval to implement the recommendations of a special officers’ committee, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Most Hong Kong residents support more smoking control measures, study finds
Raising tobacco tax progressively could cut the city’s smoking rate significantly within a decade, separate study estimates
· Theodora Yu
One Health: Forschung in Afrika gegen neue Pandemien
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diseases and ailments
Rappler IQ How liver cancer took away a 7-year-old’s childhood Rappler IQ ‘No need to panic’: What you need to know about the ‘super flu’ Jan 13, 2026 10:10 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Mindanao Northern Mindanao sees 11% jump in measles, 74% unvaccinated Jan 9, 2026 10:22…
Indonesia hails ‘99.9% successful’ free meals scheme amid food safety concerns
Critics have called for a ‘temporary halt’ to the programme to allow for further evaluation as food poisoning cases continue to grow
· Resty Woro Yuniar
Chinese firm Sinovac to supply vaccine to Chile ahead of flu season
Chilean government procures doses of the jab from China for a second year in a row, with nationwide immunisation campaign to begin in March
· Emiliano Martínez Viademonte
इंटिमेट पार्टनर वॉयलेंस: महिलाओं के खिलाफ बढ़ता अनदेखा अपराध
सुशीला और उनकी बहू रजनी दिल्ली के कालिंदी कुंज इलाके में रहती हैं. सुशीला के बेटे उमेश कुमार ई-रिक्शा चलाते हैं और महीने भर में लगभग पंद्रह से बीस हजार रुपये कमाते हैं. सुशीला, रजनी को दिल्ली के आरएमएल अस्पताल में एक डॉक्टर के पास ले गईं.
· शिवांगी सक्सेना
लुप्त हो रहे जीव को बचाने की कोशिश
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Beijing calls on Hong Kong to take lead in globalising traditional Chinese medicine
China’s health chief Lei Haichao wants the city to be global hub for testing and research, as John Lee vows policy alignment with national goals
· Emily Hung
WHO, ex-Hong Kong leader CY Leung’s charity pledge to boost health ties
WHO chief praises GX Foundation for focusing on practical solutions as both sides target vector-borne diseases
· Connor Mycroft
Health & Fitness | South China Morning Post
100 half-marathons in 100 days, an impromptu 100km: look at Sundeep Singh goTaking up distance running has been life-changing for executive Sundeep Singh. He is 22kg lighter, he ran 100 half marathons in 100 days in 2019, and recently did an impromptu 100km overnight run.
Medical strike launched across Eastern Province - DailyNews
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has launched a strike today (13) in all hospitals across the Eastern Province.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Cannabis: Now you can measure how much is too much
Even just a few joints a week can make a difference ― measured in milligrams of THC. A new study by researcher Rachel L. Thorne and her team provides the first concrete thresholds for the weekly dose at which the risk of cannabis use disorder increases significantly. Thorne is a research associate in the psychology …
· Alexander Freund
Digitalization to enhance efficiency and patient care in Hospitals - DailyNews
Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni recently conducted a series of special discussions with staff at Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital, one of the country’s leading tertiary care hospitals, to review current treatment services, address challenges, and plan future improvements.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Novartis, SciNeuro deal offers hope for 55 million suffering from Alzheimer’s
SciNeuro’s anti-amyloid programme is one of the firm’s key strategic research and development priorities to target the brain disease
· Julie Zhang
Standard Chartered Taipei Charity Marathon hands out medals with glaring typo
Runners who completed the race received medals with ‘marathon’ spelled as ‘marathan’, sparking derision online
· Ada Li
Fury erupts over ‘mound of death’ in South Korea’s worst air disaster
Opposition MPs accuse officials of trying to bury a report that blames a known design flaw for the nation’s deadliest crash
· Park Chan-kyong
Japan dives into New Year with prayers and an icy plunge - DailyNews
Dozens of worshipers took a deep breath and a brave plunge into icy waters at a Tokyo shrine Sunday, keeping afloat a New Year tradition to purify the soul and pray for good health.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Keheliya Rambukwella unfit to appear in court after back surgery, court informed - DailyNews
Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s legal counsel informed the Colombo High Court yesterday (12) that he is currently unfit to stand trial due to health complications following recent back surgery.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
‘Who can we trust?’: Nestle formula recall rattles Malaysian parents
Despite assurances that local stocks are safe, wary parents are scouring ingredient lists and doing their own ‘due diligence’
· Ushar Daniele
Hong Kong stocks climb as yuan strengthens and investors broaden focus beyond US
Hang Seng Index advances as investors shift focus, boosting Asian equities, with pharmaceutical and healthcare shares leading gainers
· Cao Li
As the crow flies: how Tokyo’s 25-year pest purge ended in triumph
A mix of civic discipline, careful waste management and a willingness among Tokyo residents to change their habits helped rein in the crisis
· Julian Ryall
Operation Santa Claus: how a swimming charity is changing lives in Hong Kong
Splash began by teaching domestic helpers, and later expanded to include children with physical or mental disabilities, low-income families and ethnic minorities
· Cindy Sui
‘Easier targets’: is Japan safe for foreigners if disaster strikes?
Rising xenophobia, ‘vigilante’ patrols and memories of 1923 have rights advocates concerned that history could repeat itself
· Julian Ryall
China’s weight-loss drug war: prices slashed up to 80% as obesity crisis worsens
Foreign, local firms fight for market share as number of overweight or obese adults could top 630 million by 2050, from 400 million in 2021
· Julie Zhang
Why the Year of the Horse 2026 will be lucrative and romantic for Roosters
Lucky stars in the Year of the Fire Horse mean Roosters will prosper at work and could meet their ideal partner. But healthy living is key
· Lisa Cam
elderly health
Thought Leaders [Pinoy Criminology] Protecting the old and sickly from prolonged trial detention People Cavite’s Lola Bebang Garcia: Is she the oldest living Filipino? Jan 13, 2026 7:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Duterte can undergo trial, medical experts…
Asiri Health partners ICTA to accelerate Lanka’s HealthTech startup ecosystem - DailyNews
Asiri Health partners with the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) to support and accelerate the growth of HealthTech startups, marking a significant step in strengthening Sri Lanka’s innovation-led healthcare ecosystem.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Judges question Jimmy Lai’s bid for lighter sentence, citing stable health
High Court justices begin hearing arguments on length of sentences to be handed down to Apple Daily founder and eight others
· Brian Wong
Singapore takes stock of lessons from Hong Kong’s Tai Po blaze
The city state will study and incorporate into policy frameworks relevant observations made by the Hong Kong authorities about the fire
· Kolette Lim
How mobility exercises can help you stay active and healthy as you age
Mobility exercises strengthen your muscles, increase your range of motion, and help you stay healthy in body and mind as you get older
· Associated Press
One Health: Pandemic prevention research in Africa
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German health minister rejects US counterpart's COVID claims
German Health Minister Nina Warken has rejected accusations by US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr that doctors in Germany have faced legal action for issuing vaccine and mask exemptions during the coronavirus pandemic.
· Timothy Jones
Lunar New Year greetings in Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese and Hokkien
The Year of the Horse 2026 will be welcomed across China with blessings for money, health and more. Here are common ones and their meanings
· Syrena Jin
Malaysian man who used home labs to brew drug drinks worth US$246,000 arrested
The suspect was using residences to process and store drug-laced soft drinks with a street value of up to US$75 per bottle, police say
· The Star