September 6, 2016 Malaysia detects first case of locally transmitted Zika The Malaysian health ministry on Saturday said it has detected the first case of a locally transmitted Zika infection in a 61-year-old man in the state of Sabah.
September 6, 2016 Philippines confirms first case of Zika virus this year, ministry says The Philippines confirmed on Monday its first case of the Zika virus this year and said it was "highly likely" it had been locally transmitted, and it expected more cases after stepping up surveillance.
September 6, 2016 Too costly for Indonesia to thoroughly test for Zika, health official says Indonesia can not afford to thoroughly check for a possible Zika outbreak, a health ministry official said, as Southeast Asia's most populous country must focus on fighting dengue, a potentially fatal virus also carried by mosquitoes.
September 6, 2016 Perceptions of pregnancy during medical training are changing Trainee doctors are finding a more supportive attitude from superiors and colleagues toward their pregnancies, a small study suggests.
September 4, 2016 7 health mistakes all pregnant women make You already know you should eat healthy, exercise and keep your prenatal care appointments, but when it comes to other decisions you might have misconceptions about your pregnancy health.
September 2, 2016 Women are mad about Italy's planned fertility day The Italian Ministry of Health is in hot water after launching a campaign for a Fertility Day, which is exactly what it sounds like.
September 2, 2016 Why the type of underwear you wear matters to your vagina Consider your lady parts next time you’re shopping for skivvies.
September 1, 2016 Study finds strong link between Zika and Guillain-Barre A comparison of rates of Guillain-Barre syndrome before and after Zika arrived in seven countries has found a strong association between the virus and the illness, researchers from the Pan American Health Organization said on Wednesday.
August 31, 2016 Pregnant woman in Singapore diagnosed with Zika infection, report says A pregnant woman was among those diagnosed with Zika infections in Singapore, local media reported on Wednesday, citing the health ministry.
August 31, 2016 CDC adds Zika-hit Singapore to interim travel guidance list The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it had added Singapore to its interim travel guidance list, following reports of Zika infections in the country.