Health Innovation
Guro-gu Steps Up Prevention of Cardio-Cerebrovascular Diseases with ‘Healthy Senior Center’ Program
From blood pressure and blood glucose screenings to nutrition and exercise education and linked care for high-risk groups Guro-gu (Mayor Jang In-hong) is operating the 'Healthy Senior Center'…
Gangseo-gu to Launch Free Health Class for Menopausal Women in August — 12-Week Exercise and Nutrition Program to Prevent Bone and Muscle Loss
Seoul's Gangseo-gu (led by District Mayor Jin Kyo-hoon) will launch a free health education program called "Now Is the Time to Exercise" beginning this August for menopausal women who…
Yeongjong-gu Public Health Center Opens ‘Smart Healthcare Center’ Offering AI-Powered Body Analysis
The public health center (Director Jeong Han-suk) of Yeongjong-gu District (Mayor Son Hwa-jeong) in Incheon has opened a futuristic "Smart Healthcare Center" that uses AI and digital healthcare technology to…
Ongjin County bridges health gap for island village senior centers with ‘remote health classes’
Ongjin-gun County (Governor Jang Jeong-min) has produced tangible results in the first half of the year from its "Smart Senior Center Health Class," a program introduced to safeguard the health…
Yeongjong District Runs ‘Strong Joints, Healthy Stretch’ Program for Yongyu-area Residents
Incheon's Yeongjong District (District Mayor Son Hwa-jeong) announced that it will run the 'Strong Joints, Healthy Stretch' program for about two months, from July 13 to September 21, to promote…
Yeonpyeong Island, the West Sea’s Frontline, Builds a ‘Safety Net for Life’ Kept by Residents Themselves
A self-sustaining emergency safety net that enables residents to respond to emergencies on their own has been established on Yeonpyeong Island, on the front line of the West Sea. Incheon's…
Free Pertussis Vaccination for Pregnant Women Fully Implemented in Ulsan to Protect Infant Lives
Ulsan has begun the full implementation of a free pertussis vaccination program for pregnant women, marking a significant step forward in protecting the lives of newborns through proactive public…
Ulsan Urges Early Influenza–COVID-19 Dual Vaccination for High-Risk Groups
The Ulsan Metropolitan Government has urged high-risk groups to receive the influenza–COVID-19 dual vaccination during the current season, emphasizing the importance of timely immunization. According to the city, Mayor…
WHO Report Highlights Slow Progress in Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals significant gaps in global efforts to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Released during a G7 side event hosted by Italy,…
G20 Health Ministers Back WHO’s Investment Round to Strengthen Global Health Financing
The G20 Health Ministers meeting, chaired by Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, witnessed significant support for the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Investment Round. This initiative aims to secure sustainable…
