Koh Rong Island, the most popular tourist destination after Angkor Wat, is set to become a smoke-free zone by the end of the year. There are already nine towns in Cambodia where smoking is banned. Over the last 25 years, the Kingdom has halved the number of smokers, but the low tax rate continues to encourage consumption.
A study by the US Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center reveals data concerning the over 30s and records increases in all provinces, with the exception of Tibet. No official comment from the Chinese health authorities, who have always underestimated the numbers. Today the “Eris” variant of Omicron dominates with over 70% of cases.
Stress and loneliness are the main causes of the increase in cases of young and frail women abusing drugs. The phenomenon has worsened with the pandemic, in a country where social stigma towards those with addiction problems is still very strong. Yaba is the most commonly consumed substance.
An alarming number of cases reported of people dying or suffering severe visual impairment after routine eye surgeries. Some doctors say the cause is an anesthetic purchased by the ministry in India from companies on the blacklist of unreliable products. But the government in Colombo rejects the allegations.
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