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THE HEALTH | AUGUST , 2023

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CONTENTS

P04-06 Local News
• BIG just got bigger
• Duopharma invests in US-based biotech company
• IHH Healthcare ayes Agilus Diagnostics ’ IPO
P07 Foreign News
• BioNTech , Pfizer see sharp drop in sales
P08-11 Cover Story Combatting rising medication prices Mitigating rising prices is crucial to ensure consumer access to affordable medication
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Setting things straight Deformities to limbs can cause the alignment to deviate from its normal axes
P17
Safeguarding your eye ’ s safety and health It is important for consumers to go for good and reputable contact lens brand names
Maez Kong Mei Sim
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A wide range of contact lens modalities Know which contact lenses modality is best for your eye and vision needs
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Nutrition plays a key role Parental awareness , anaemia and a mother ’ s mental health are also essential factors in a child ’ s growth
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How sepsis aims at your heart Its impact on your heart can be a silent and life-threatening threat and demands immediate attention
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Self-esteem and mental health Developing strong self-esteem is an important step towards enhancing overall mental health