Starting in the first half of 2024, health insurance will be applied to treatment costs for drug addicts.The Ministry of Health and Welfare held the Health Insurance Policy Review Committee on Tuesday to decide on a plan to apply health insurance benefits to treat and protect drug addicts.The govern
The heightened consumption of ultra-processed foods -- such as ham, sausage, instant noodles, ice cream, and carbonated beverages -- has been found to raise the risk of type 2 diabetes among Korean adults, a study showed.While some U.S. and European studies have reported a positive link between ultr
Samsung Biologics held a Supplier Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Day on Tuesday to encourage suppliers to strengthen their ESG management.The event took place at Samsung Biologics' headquarters in Songdo International City, Incheon, and was attended by 26 major global suppliers, includin
Koreans’ hospitalization due to chronic diseases and their outpatient antibiotic prescriptions are decreasing but prescriptions for patient safety-related drugs and mental health need to be managed, key findings from OECD Health at a Glance report showed.On Monday, the Ministry of Health and Welfare
Health insurance coverage for the colon cancer drug Braftovi (encorafenib) is unlikely to be available this year.The National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) and Ono Pharmaceutical recently decided to extend the drug price negotiations for Braftovi after failing to reach a deal by the deadline.Braft
One in eight flights arriving in Korea was confirmed to have multiple pathogens, including enterotoxigenic E. coli, a type of harmful E. coli bacteria.On Monday, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) released the results of on-board quarantine for 493 flights arriving in Korea from
Covid-19 has transitioned from a pandemic to an epidemic, but it continues to mutate and threaten high-risk patients, including those with underlying medical conditions and older adults.Excess deaths have continued to occur in the aftermath of Covid-19 until recently, according to the “Covid-19 Exce
The government will consider revoking the licenses of doctors addicted to drugs and imposing fines on hospitals and physicians that misuse or abuse drug prescriptions, particularly in the context of narcotics control.The government held the seventh meeting of the Drug Control Council at the Governme
According to the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS), only the Chinese population among foreigners living in Korea experienced a surplus in health insurance benefits compared to premiums last year. This led to a deficit of 22.9 billion won ($17.6 million), while the financial balance remained p
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has placed itself in the WHO Listed Authorities (WLA), demonstrating its regulatory capabilities in medicines and vaccines. The WHO's recognition of the ministry’s regulatory capabilities is expected to accelerate the export of Korean medicines to Southeas
In a world still grappling with the profound impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the World Bio Summit 2023 emerged as a beacon of hope and collaboration. During the two-day event held on Monday and Tuesday, this global assembly of intellects and leaders converged with a singular objective: fortifying
In recent years, the conversation surrounding Official Development Assistance (ODA) from South Korea has gained significant momentum. As Korea positions itself as a crucial player in the international arena, its contributions to global health through ODA have become a topic of much interest.Korea's
As the second day of the World Bio Summit 2023 unfolds in Seoul, Korea, global leaders convened to address the heightened need for swift and collaborative efforts in the fight against infectious diseases.The second session, which started on Tuesday morning, focused on accelerating pandemic therapeut
Forty medical schools nationwide have requested to increase their enrollment quota by up to 2,847 students in 2025 and 3,953 students in 2030.The Ministry of Health and Welfare released the results of the demand survey for expanding medical school students on Tuesday.The survey, a follow-up to the “
Humasis said on Tuesday that it has filed a creditor objection to the merger of Celltrion and Celltrion Healthcare. Celltrion's shareholders voted on Oct. 23 to acquire Celltrion Healthcare in a merger of equals.In January, Celltrion filed a 60 billion won ($46.6 million) lawsuit against Humasis, al
In 2022, Korea founded the Global Training Hub for Biomanufacturing (GTH-B) with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO).The GTH-B's initiatives are part of a broader effort to support low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in developing self-sustainable vaccine production capabilities
In an era where global health security transcends borders, World Bio Summit 2023 in Korea commenced its two-day meeting on Monday with the goal of bolstering global pandemic response capabilities.Hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the summit
The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Cambridge (UCAM), University of Hong Kong (HKU), and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (HKJCCT) to promote vaccine research and global health initiatives, including the establishment o
There still are various “theories” criculating regarding the size of the medical school enrollment quota increase, but the government has once again emphasized that “nothing has been finalized yet.”At the annual meeting of the Korea Association of Medical Colleges (KAMC) on Friday, Jun Byung-wang, h
Sleep disorder patients increased by 28.5 percent, and their medical expenses soared by 86.8 percent from 2018 to 2022.On Thursday, the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) released the health insurance treatment status of patients with sleep disorders from 2018 to 2022 using health insurance tr
