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  • This house regrets the popularity of mukbang in pop culture.

    Infoslide

    A mukbang also known as an eating show is an online audiovisual broadcast in which a host consumes large quantities of food such as noodles junk foods etc. It became popular in South Korea in 2010 and since then it has become a huge worldwide trend. Mukbang is usually prerecorded or streamed live on platforms such as AfreecaTV YouTube and Twitch. Such content creators (e.g. Yuka Kinoshita, MaxSuzuki, Shugi Mbro are often said to have eating disorders.)

    Saigon Debating Championship 2024 - Eng · Junior Final · 2024-06-16

  • In instances where health settlements are agreed, This house prefers that the money is given directly towards the victims of the case, as opposed to being invested into structural adjustment (E.g. rehabilitation programs. medical research, etc.).

    Infoslide

    Health-related settlement funds refer to money that manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies pay to settle lawsuits against them. A notable example is the Opioid Settlement, where Purdue Pharma, Johnson & Johnson, and Walgreens paid billions of dollars for their role in fueling the opioid crisis. Firms have also paid similar settlements to resolve allegations of fraudulent marketing, paying kickbacks, etc.

    Nkabom African Schools Debate Championships 2024 · Round 5 · 2024-06-14

  • This house supports the revival of TCM

    Infoslide

    In 1954 the Chinese Ministry of Health (CMoH) began a series of programmes to revive and study the practice of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in China. Examples of TCM include herbal medicine and acupuncture. The field has not been extensively researched before, with some practices described as psuedoscientific and dangerous.

    Northern Region Interschool Debate Championship 2024 · Open Quarterfinals · 2024-06-08

  • This house opposes financial settlements in lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies

    Infoslide

    A financial settlement is an official agreement between parties intended to resolve a dispute or conflict without having to go to or complete a trial. As a result of financial settlement, no further legal action can be pursued.

    Northern Region Interschool Debate Championship 2024 · Open Final · 2024-06-08

  • This house supports the use of scientific shortcuts for medical crises

    Infoslide

    Scientific shortcuts are methods that are conducted without a series of studies nor research. These practices are becoming more common in the medical industry as medical researchers and/or scientists desperately seek a cure or a solution to address urgent medical concerns, even with the risk of unknown side effects. (i.e., the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic)

    North Luzon British Parliamentary · Novice Semifinals · 2024-06-08

  • This house as the vegetarian community W primarily advocate for a vegetarian diet by highlighting the health outcomes as opposed to the moral harm to animals

    Canada Cup 2024 · Novice Semifinals · 2024-06-07

  • This house believes that governments should implement a "no-fault compensation scheme".

    Infoslide

    A no-fault compensation scheme provides injured persons with compensation for injuries (eg, motor-vehicle accidents, medical injury) without having to prove fault against any individuals. Where a no-fault compensation scheme exists, injured persons are not allowed to sue in the civil legal system (eg1. if a doctor negligently punctures a patient's lungs during surgery, the patient is compensated through the scheme and they are not allowed to directly sue the doctor, eg2. in the case of a motor-vehicle accident, you can claim compensation for the accident, forgoing your right to sue them).

    Erasmus Rotterdam Open 2024 · Round 3 · 2024-06-01

  • This House supports the recognition of traditional medicine practices as a formal field in the scientific study of medicine

    Infoslide

    Traditional medicine practices are diverse, historically-developed systems of healthcare that rely on nature-based medicines, dietary therapy, and manual techniques (e.g. acupuncture, cupping, kerokan) to prevent and treat illnesses. These practices are rooted in cultural beliefs and passed down through generations.

    NUDC 2024 Tingkat Nasional · Octofinals · 2024-05-26

  • This house supports the creation and widespread use of the Everything Chip

    Infoslide

    Infoslide: A really cool company is developing this thing called the Everything Chip. The everything chip is a microchip that is inserted into the left wrist. The Everything Chip functions as a ID card that can only be accessed by enforcement, it can be used as a debit card / presto card / health card. It tracks bodily functions such as sugar levels in blood, and ensures that the human body is functioning normally. It can be used by the government to track people’s location. You can also make calls using the Everything Chip.

    ETA Debate Tournament 2024 · Round 4 · 2024-05-17

  • This house supports the implementation of Plan75.

    Infoslide

    For the purpose of this debate, 'Plan75' is a government program where any citizen who reaches the age of 75 can voluntarily opt to end their life. Only consent from an individual using the service is required, and factors such as consent from the family or medical record are unnecessary. Upon deciding to avail of the service, the state provides a lumpsum cash transfer for the individual to enjoy their remaining life for one month until the assisted death.

    HDS x SNUDA KIDA National Championships 2024 · Grand Final · 2024-05-17

  • This house, as the current South Korean goverment, W give in to the demand of the Korean Medical Assocation.

    Infoslide

    In February 2024, the South Korean government announced plans to increase the number of trainee doctors and the yearly intake of medical school students. The plan resulted in medical professionals affiliated with the Korean Medical Association going on strike and demanding the government withdraw the proposal.

    HDS x SNUDA KIDA National Championships 2024 · Round 2 · 2024-05-17