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Korea reports new avian influenza case at duck farm

Korea has confirmed its 12th case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) for the season at a duck farm in the southwestern region, authorities said Wednesday

Dec 18, 2024By Yonhap
Korea reports new avian influenza case at duck farm

Science ministry's budget set at $13.2 bil. for 2025

The science ministry said Wednesday its budget for 2025 has been set at 18.9 trillion won ($13.2 billion), a 5.47 percent increase from this year.

Dec 11, 2024By Yonhap
Science ministry's budget set at $13.2 bil. for 2025

INTERVIEW Korea launches drive to stamp out hepatitis C

Hepatitis C, commonly known as a silent killer, leads to chronic liver disease that progressively damages the organ over time. Most individuals show no clear symptoms for years, until the virus begins to cause severe health complications.

Dec 10, 2024By Jung Min-ho
[INTERVIEW] Korea launches drive to stamp out hepatitis C

Korea makes C-sections free for all pregnant women

The government said Tuesday that C-sections will be made available free of charge to all pregnant women next year as part of its efforts to boost Korea’s birthrate.

Dec 3, 2024By Jung Min-ho
Korea makes C-sections free for all pregnant women

Disease control agency newly designates 66 rare diseases up for government support

Korea's disease control agency on Sunday said it has newly designated 66 rare diseases subject to government support this year, officials said.

Dec 1, 2024By Yonhap
Disease control agency newly designates 66 rare diseases up for government support

Health ministry to ban remote prescription of weight loss medication

Korea's health ministry said Friday it will ban remote prescribing of weight loss medications, including Wegovy, released in the country in October, to prevent potential abuse.

Nov 29, 2024By Yonhap
Health ministry to ban remote prescription of weight loss medication

Korea moves to restrict use of synthetic nicotine vapes

Korea is moving to restrict the use of synthetic nicotine e-cigarettes as the government and lawmakers aim to include them in the list of “tobacco products” through legislation.

Nov 27, 2024By Jung Min-ho
Korea moves to restrict use of synthetic nicotine vapes

Health authorities call for vaccinations amid surge in whooping cough cases

Health authorities are calling for everyone — especially parents of young children — to receive vaccine shots against whooping cough amid a surge in cases.

Nov 22, 2024By Kim Hyun-bin
Health authorities call for vaccinations amid surge in whooping cough cases

Korea approves new drug for treatment of muscle-weakening disease

Korea on Friday approved UCB Korea's new drug for the treatment of a chronic muscle-weakening disease called generalized myasthenia gravis.

Nov 22, 2024By Jung Min-ho
Korea approves new drug for treatment of muscle-weakening disease

Teen smoking rate hits 20-year low: report

The youth smoking rate has decreased to a 20-year low this year, down to about a third of the peak levels, government data showed, Friday.

Nov 22, 2024By Jung Min-ho
Teen smoking rate hits 20-year low: report
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