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THE HEALTH | JULY , 2023

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CONTENTS

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P04-06 Local News
• Second bid by Sime to sell its healthcare stake
• Duopharma maintains portfolio expansion focus , unveils regional office
• Auditor red flags Pharmaniaga
P07 Foreign News
• Big Pharma splurge US $ 85b in mergers
P08-11 Cover Story Invest in the young Factors that affect adolescents ’ health are multifactorial and must be addressed holistically at all levels
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Walking among giants Inspired by the greats of orthopaedic surgery
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Innovations in corrective eyewear You can now wear contact lenses for longer hours , thanks to new technology
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A closer look at MERS Due to its respiratory presentation , Middle East Respiratory Syndrome ( MERS ) is often misdiagnosed
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Managing digital eye strain Prevention is the main strategy in addressing digital eye strain
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A dedicated health fund Government funding will comprise most of the health fund ’ s funding , though future funding may come from large donors and private donations