Category: Environ and Bio
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WHO Issues Warning on Mpox Spread, Emergency Response and Global Risk
On February 27, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) decided to maintain the highest level of health alert for Mpox. This is not merely a response to an infectious disease but a measure indicating that the international health crisis is ongoing. While it may seem that infectious disease response capabilities have been strengthened since COVID-19,…
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Wuhan Researchers Discover a Novel Coronavirus with Potential for Transmission
On February 21, 2025, researchers from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, announced the discovery of a new bat-derived coronavirus, ‘HKU5-CoV-2’. The research team stated that this virus has the potential to bind to the human ACE2 receptor, theoretically suggesting the possibility of animal-to-human transmission. This study once again underscores the necessity…
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The Advanced Regenerative Bio Act, Exploring a New Direction in Medicine
A Law Opening the Future of Biomedical Science The Advanced Regenerative Bio Act (ARBA) has been in effect since August 28, 2020. This law establishes a legal framework for ensuring the safety and supporting the research of advanced regenerative medicine and advanced biopharmaceuticals. With the rapid development of innovative medical technologies such as gene therapy…
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Malaysia is at war against the illegal smuggling of e-waste.
The Malaysian Customs Department recently announced that illegal electronic waste (e-waste) has been smuggled through false declarations, prompting stricter enforcement measures. According to local customs authorities, a special operation conducted at Port Klang in Selangor from August to December 2024 revealed that 306 out of 336 containers contained electronic waste. The cargo was immediately handed…
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The International Turmoil Triggered by the Withdrawal of Climate Disaster Aid
Recently, the Trump administration of the United States declared a suspension of foreign aid, placing climate disaster response programs in developing countries in serious jeopardy. The suspension of approximately $500 million in annual climate response aid provided through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has put various projects, including agricultural support for drought-affected…