Compassion is one of the most important elements in healthcare but in a world where healthcare workers are overworked, how does compassion come through in the care that patients receive? We speak to Dr Debbie Ling, a compassion and common humanity researcher as well as a lecturer in the Department of Social Work at Monash University to dive into what compassion truly means and whether compassion can be taught or trained into healthcare workers. 



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Compassion is one of the most important elements in healthcare but in a world where healthcare workers are overworked, how does compassion come through in the care that patients receive? We speak to Dr Debbie Ling, a compassion and common humanity researcher as well as a lecturer in the Department of Social Work at Monash University to dive into what compassion truly means and whether compassion can be taught or trained into healthcare workers. Image credit: Shutterstock.

Wander and be enlightened by the endlessly fascinating inner universe that is the human body. We speak with experts, Nobel laureates, cancer survivors and healthcare workers who share their unique perspectives on wellness and living and the latest medical research.

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Why Compassion Matters in Healthcare

With access to care and effective treatment, HIV is no longer the death sentence it was decades ago. But how is Malaysia doing in getting HIV treatment to those who need it most? What are the gaps that remain and is stigma towards high-risk populations coming back to haunt us? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by consultant ID physician Assoc Prof Dr Raja Iskandar president of the Malaysian AIDS Council to discuss. 


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With access to care and effective treatment, HIV is no longer the death sentence it was decades ago. But how is Malaysia doing in getting HIV treatment to those who need it most? What are the gaps that remain and is stigma towards high-risk populations coming back to haunt us? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by consultant ID physician Assoc Prof Dr Raja Iskandar president of the Malaysian AIDS Council to discuss.&nbsp; Image credit: Shutterstock

World AIDS Day 2025: Will We Eliminate AIDS By 2030?

Are you happy with life, or just feeling happy in the moment? How do we move from one state to the other? We talk about the pursuit of happiness with Rozy Khalid, Licensed Counsellor.



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Are you happy with life, or just feeling happy in the moment? How do we move from one state to the other? We talk about the pursuit of happiness with Rozy Khalid, Licensed Counsellor.Image credit: Shutterstock

Counsellor’s Corner: Happy With Life Or Happy Right Now?

“There is no specific treatment for dengue.” That’s often how dengue is described, as the viral infection can only be managed through supportive care like fluids, rest or platelet transfusions, if necessary. However, an effective antiviral treatment for dengue might mean the difference between life and death for many people who are infected every year. We speak to Vanessa Daniel, Regional Director of South East Asia, from the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative, about DNDi’s work to develop a drug that will prevent the progression of dengue, and its other collaborative efforts with partners in the Dengue Alliance.



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“There is no specific treatment for dengue.” That’s often how dengue is described, as the viral infection can only be managed through supportive care like fluids, rest or platelet transfusions, if necessary. However, an effective antiviral treatment for dengue might mean the difference between life and death for many people who are infected every year. We speak to Vanessa Daniel, Regional Director of South East Asia, from the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative, about DNDi’s work to develop a drug that will prevent the progression of dengue, and its other collaborative efforts with partners in the Dengue Alliance.Image credit: Shutterstock

Why Compassion Matters in Healthcare

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