Diseases that follow natural disasters cause more deaths than the catastrophe itself with water supplies quickly becoming contaminated by human and animal excrement. Thailand has recently experienced historical flooding after months of monsoon rain, which has left two out of the three landfills submerged, thereby causing contamination of water supplies and rice fields as garbage floats through the streets. This.... Read Full Article >
Over 31,000 Dengue Cases in Malaysia this year
As the rainy season comes into full swing the effects of dengue fever are starting to create major health concerns in Malaysia and surrounding countries. With over 31,000 reported cases of Dengue this year and 100 deaths the numbers are quickly surpassing last year’s with four months still remaining. With over a 45% increase increase in deaths since last year.... Read Full Article >