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Will COVID-19 hamper ASEAN’s fight to eliminate malaria? (ASEAN TODAY)
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Will COVID-19 hamper ASEAN’s fight to eliminate malaria? (ASEAN TODAY)

John PenningtonOctober 17, 2020October 17, 2020

While malaria cases have risen elsewhere in the world, in the Asia-Pacific region, governments have set an example by reducing its spread. However, COVID-19 threatens to undo some of that work, particularly within ASEAN.

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Why are Southeast Asian nations so keen on Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine? (ASEAN TODAY)
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Why are Southeast Asian nations so keen on Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine? (ASEAN TODAY)

John PenningtonAugust 19, 2020August 19, 2020

Southeast Asian countries are among those asking Russia for stocks of its as-yet-untested COVID-19 vaccine. Why are they getting on board so quickly, and what other options do they have?

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Southeast Asia takes growing role in COVID-19 vaccines and treatments (ASEAN TODAY)
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Southeast Asia takes growing role in COVID-19 vaccines and treatments (ASEAN TODAY)

John PenningtonJune 2, 2020June 6, 2020

As more than a hundred teams all over the world research and test potential COVID-19 vaccines and medicines, Southeast Asian projects are among those making promising initial progress.

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Revealed: Which areas of the UK most intend to wear face masks…and those which don’t
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Revealed: Which areas of the UK most intend to wear face masks…and those which don’t

John PenningtonMay 10, 2020May 10, 2020

A new survey maps out the UK’s face mask wearing intentions with residents of Durham, London and Newcastle the most likely to wear a mask. On the flip side, those in Leicester, Dudley and Wrexham were the least likely.

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Health data initiative gets £3.4m funding to boost COVID-19 fight
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Health data initiative gets £3.4m funding to boost COVID-19 fight

John PenningtonApril 29, 2020April 29, 2020

In a move that could change the course of the UK’s fight against COVID-19, healthcare workers and scientists in the North are to receive £3.4m for a health data programme.

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Will COVID-19 erase ASEAN’s progress on poverty in recent years? (ASEAN TODAY)
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Will COVID-19 erase ASEAN’s progress on poverty in recent years? (ASEAN TODAY)

John PenningtonApril 7, 2020April 28, 2020
As COVID-19 will drive up poverty rates in ASEAN, affecting some countries more than others, experts are worried it could undo years of hard work.
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Healthcare for all in the Philippines – but is there a catch? (ASEAN TODAY)
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Healthcare for all in the Philippines – but is there a catch? (ASEAN TODAY)

John PenningtonMarch 29, 2020April 29, 2020
President Duterte has signed into law the Universal Healthcare Bill. It should benefit Filipino citizens, but will it provide sufficient care and are there any drawbacks?
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Thailand’s move to become Asia’s “medical marijuana hub” (ASEAN TODAY)
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Thailand’s move to become Asia’s “medical marijuana hub” (ASEAN TODAY)

John PenningtonMarch 29, 2020April 29, 2020
Thailand will break new ground by legalising marijuana for medical use and research. It must act decisively to capitalise on the opportunities this will present.
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Coronavirus: How they covered it (ASEAN TODAY)
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Coronavirus: How they covered it (ASEAN TODAY)

John PenningtonFebruary 15, 2020April 28, 2020
A look at how the media responded to the biggest story of the week as the coronavirus started to spread from China.
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How well are the government’s anti-poverty schemes working in the Philippines? (ASEAN TODAY)
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How well are the government’s anti-poverty schemes working in the Philippines? (ASEAN TODAY)

John PenningtonMarch 29, 2019April 29, 2020
More than one in five Filipinos live in poverty. That number is decreasing. The government has put in place several schemes to reduce poverty. Are they working?
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I'm a freelance journalist who writes about a range of topics - some serious, from politics to poverty and social affairs and some not so serious, like sport and gaming-related fiction. Consider this website my live portfolio. I'm always adding to it with links to articles published elsewhere and other original news pieces and features
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