Interview / From vision to equity: Orbis chief charts Bangladesh’s next leap in eye care
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In a global health landscape marked by shrinking funding and widening inequities, Orbis International is charting an uncommon trajectory—growth with a deliberate focus on equity. At the helm of this strategy is its newly appointed President and CEO, Kathleen Sherwin, who has just completed an intensive visit to Bangladesh as part of her first 90 days in office.
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Precision over power: How proton therapy is transforming cancer care
20 April 2026, 20:00 PM
At the newly established Goh Cheng Liang Proton Therapy Centre at the National Cancer Centre, Singapore, doctors are using cutting-edge radiation techniques such as proton therapy to target tumours more precisely while protecting healthy tissues. In this interview, she explains how modern radiotherapy is transforming cancer care and what patients should know about these advances.
20 April 2026, 20:00 PM
Interview / From progress to pushback: Why reproductive rights are slipping worldwide
16 April 2026, 18:11 PM
As global leaders prepare to convene at the Women Deliver 2026 in Melbourne, a pressing concern looms large: the growing rollback of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
For Professor Sarah Hawkes—a global health expert at Monash University and co-CEO of Global 50/50—this moment is not an isolated crisis but part of a broader, deeply political global shift.
In an interview with The Daily Star, she reflects on the forces driving this backlash, the limitations of data in policymaking, and why the future of global health may depend on rethinking power itself.
16 April 2026, 18:11 PM
Advances in surgical oncology bringing new hope to Bangladesh
29 March 2026, 01:58 AM
As cancer continues to rise across South Asia, global collaboration and advances in surgical oncology are offering new hope for patients.
29 March 2026, 01:58 AM
Young cancer patients need more than treatment — they need support
19 March 2026, 10:53 AM
At the 3rd SingHealth Peritoneal Surface Oncology Conference, held in Singapore this March, one message stood out with striking clarity: cancer care for young people cannot follow the same template as that for older adults.
19 March 2026, 10:53 AM
The growing challenge of rare tumours — and the centres built to treat them
15 March 2026, 00:19 AM
Rare cancers are often overshadowed by more common malignancies such as breast, lung, or colorectal cancer.
15 March 2026, 00:19 AM
Women Deliver / Gender equality goals at risk without community-led solutions – WD2026
4 March 2026, 08:03 AM
WD2026 centers community-led, feminist solutions grounded in lived experience, dignity, and long-term resilience. The Conference will show and celebrate approaches that invest in what works at the community level, alongside concurrent sessions focused on advancing community-led solutions.
4 March 2026, 08:03 AM
IWD 2026 / Women Deliver calls for community-centred global reform
24 February 2026, 10:30 AM
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026 under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”, Women Deliver is calling for changes in how global systems operate and how power and resources are distributed.
24 February 2026, 10:30 AM
Rewriting global development through a feminist lens
Dr Maliha Khan, President and CEO of Women Deliver, speaks to Dr Tareq Salahuddin of The Daily Star about decolonising aid, defending gender justice, and why the next decade could redefine global cooperation.
17 February 2026, 22:15 PM
The silent struggle many new mothers face
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common but frequently misunderstood mental health condition that affects women after childbirth—and its consequences can be serious if left unrecognised and untreated.
15 February 2026, 00:39 AM
Endoscopy, early warning signs and the future of digestive care
Digestive diseases range from common problems such as acidity and ulcers to life-threatening cancers of the stomach, pancreas and colon. During a recent visit to Dhaka, Clin Associate Professor Christopher Khor Jen Lock, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist at Singapore General Hospital, spoke to The Daily Star about modern endoscopic procedures, cancer prevention, lifestyle risks, and how artificial intelligence is reshaping gastroenterology.
12 February 2026, 08:11 AM
From Kigali to Narrm: How Women Deliver is advancing global feminist accountability
Since the last Women Deliver Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, in 2023 (WD2023), the global gender equality landscape has shifted sharply. Across regions, movements are facing widening pressure on rights and civic space while also accelerating movement-building, cross-border collaboration and youth leadership in response.
9 February 2026, 12:50 PM
Women Deliver 2026 unveils first line-up of speakers for April conference
Women Deliver has today announced the first speakers confirmed for the Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026), taking place in Narrm (Melbourne) from 27–30 April 2026.
31 January 2026, 00:07 AM
Top HIV science meeting comes to global health hub Geneva
IAS 2027, the 14th IAS Conference on HIV Science, will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, and virtually from 11 to 15 July 2027, IAS – the International AIDS Society – announced.
25 January 2026, 21:12 PM
From UNGA to COP: Global Feminist Consultations Call for Accountability and Solidarity
Consultations to create a global Feminist Playbook - organized by Women Deliver and its vast network of partners - are responding to growing political pressure on gender equality and human rights, with feminist leaders, movements and communities across regions describing the process as timely and urgently needed.
20 January 2026, 14:49 PM
Renaissance Reunites Music and Meaning for Cancer Care
In a powerful confluence of music, memory, and mission, the Cancer Connect Initiative Foundation (CCI Foundation) successfully hosted “Harmony of Hope: Concert for Cancer Connect”, a landmark fundraising concert aimed at supporting cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers across Bangladesh.
17 January 2026, 11:23 AM
Understanding Liver and Pancreatic Diseases: Why early action matters
During his recent visit to Dhaka, Prof Brian Goh Kim Poh, a senior Singaporean specialist with extensive experience in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) and transplant surgery, spoke to The Daily Star about liver and pancreatic diseases, their growing public-health relevance, and the importance of prevention, early diagnosis, and system-level preparedness.
8 January 2026, 15:37 PM
Study suggests no link between antibiotic exposure and autoimmune diseases in children
A recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Ju-Young Shin at Sungkyunkwan University, Republic of Korea, and colleagues suggests that early life antibiotic exposure is not associated with an increased risk of autoimmune diseases in children.
6 January 2026, 11:27 AM
Towards a bold future for traditional medicine
The second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, jointly organised with the Government of India, concluded on December 22, 2025, in New Delhi, marking a major milestone for global health as it drew over 16,000 online registrations and brought together 800 delegates from more than 100 countries, including ministers from over 20 nations.
5 January 2026, 23:19 PM
Silent blood disorders, serious consequences: What patients must know
In this interview with The Daily Star, Clin Prof Ng Heng Joo, Head and Senior Consultant in Haematology at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), discusses common blood disorders in South Asia, advances in haematology, life-threatening clotting conditions, and the growing role of diagnostics and technology in improving patient outcomes.
15 December 2025, 18:17 PM
Bangladesh’s untapped goldmine: Why Bangladesh is missing the ayurvedic market boom
Bangladesh has a long tradition of using alternative medicine – mainly Ayurvedic and Unani – alongside modern allopathic care. From village kavirajs to branded herbal tonics in urban pharmacies, plant-based remedies remain a first line of treatment for many people.
13 December 2025, 17:49 PM
“Lung health today is shaped as much by environment as by medicine”
Clin Asst Prof Sewa Duu Wen, Head and Senior Consultant of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), recently visited Dhaka. In an interview with The Daily Star, he discussed the growing burden of respiratory diseases, the realities of critical care, the impact of air pollution, lessons from COVID-19, and practical steps the public can take to protect their lungs.
12 December 2025, 12:18 PM
Monthly injection may help severe asthma patients safely reduce or stop daily oral steroid use
A monthly injection for managing severe asthma could help patients safely reduce or even discontinue daily steroid medications, according to a new phase 3b clinical trial published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal.
10 December 2025, 11:30 AM
“Glaucoma damage is irreversible — Early detection is critical”
During his recent visit to Bangladesh, Assoc Prof Shamira Perera, Head of the Glaucoma Department at the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC), spoke to The Daily Star about the silent nature of glaucoma, advances in cataract treatment, and how countries like Bangladesh can strengthen their eye-care services.
1 December 2025, 00:50 AM
Revolutionising Medical Education: Singapore’s transformative approach
In an era where innovation and adaptability define success, Singapore has pioneered a transformative medical education system that merges disciplines and cultivates multi-faceted healthcare professionals.
28 February 2025, 18:00 PM
World Contraception Day 2022: Reclaiming the reputation of Bangladesh
A woman’s right to choose the number, timing and spacing of children is basic. Contraception is an integral part of decision-making.
25 September 2022, 18:00 PM
Overcoming the stitches of the obstetric fistula
Hamida Begum had a history of prolonged labour of seven days when delivering her first baby – it injured her birth canal massively.
29 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Fatty liver disease is killing us!
The number of patients with various liver diseases are on the rise. Some of them are related to the lifestyle, some with metabolic syndrome and other factors. However, having a proper knowledge of these diseases are important.
1 June 2019, 18:00 PM