Zika likely to spread in Asia Pacific: WHO
The Zika virus is set to spread through Asia, the World Health Organization warned Monday, with hundreds of cases reported in Singapore and two Thai babies diagnosed with Zika-linked microcephaly.
Tue Oct 11 2016
Abortion legal in Thai birth defect cases linked to Zika, officials say
The two cases of the birth defect marked by a small head were the first in Southeast Asia, following Zika outbreaks in the Americas.
Thu Oct 06 2016
Monkey discovery boosts Zika drug quest
Scientists say they have found a suitable animal model for testing new Zika drugs.
Tue Sep 13 2016
Zika concerns could test Singapore's efforts to boost birth rate
Economists say concerns about the birth defect could dent the Singapore government's efforts to boost the number of babies born to its citizens.
Wed Sep 07 2016
Singapore says will no longer isolate Zika patients
Singapore will no longer isolate people who test positive for Zika or are suspected of carrying it, the health ministry said.
Mon Sep 05 2016
Singapore battles mosquitoes as Zika cases reach 50
Singapore on Monday confirmed more Zika infections, bringing the total number of cases past 50.
Mon Aug 29 2016
Man with no symptoms spread Zika to sex partner
US health officials reported the first known case of a man who acquired Zika virus while traveling, showed no symptoms, and infected his female partner during unprotected sex.
Sat Aug 27 2016
Hong Kong reports first case of Zika virus
Hong Kong authorities reported the citys first Zika virus infection Thursday, which they described as an imported case of the disease blamed for birth defects.
Fri Aug 26 2016
Baby in Texas dies from Zika
A baby born with brain defects caused by the mosquito-borne Zika virus has died in Texas, marking the southern state's first Zika-related death, officials said Tuesday.
Wed Aug 10 2016
Pregnant women with Zika have up to 13 pct risk of microcephaly: study
Pregnant women infected with the Zika virus during the first trimester have a risk of up to 13 percent that their infant will be born with the microcephaly birth defect, a new study says.
Mon May 30 2016
Malaysia in constant contact with Singapore to prevent Zika - Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah
The health ministry is in constant contact with its Singapore counterpart to exchange latest developments on Zika to take preventive measures.
Sun May 15 2016
US health authorities confirm Zika causes birth defects
The decision was based in part on a series of studies in Brazil, where thousands of babies were born last year with birth defects.
Thu Apr 14 2016
Chile reports first case of sexually transmitted Zika
Authorities Saturday reported the first sexually transmitted case of Zika in mainland Chile.
Sun Mar 27 2016
Men with Zika should wait six months before unprotected sex: US
The recommended waiting periods are the same for sexually active couples who are not trying to get pregnant.
Sat Mar 26 2016
System to monitor infection by Zika virus needed urgently
State health authorities and the relevant divisions are directed to immediately create a system to monitor and manage the Zika virus infection as a preparatory measure.
Sat Mar 05 2016