Tag: health
Bringing a unique and personalized approach to cancer care
Resource persons: Dr Marfu’ah Nik Eezamuddeen, Consultant Clinical Oncologist and Ms Kuah Rui Ning, Registered Counsellor, Subang Jaya Medical Centre For many, a cancer diagnosis still feels like an immediate loss of control, that is, a future defined by hospital […]
Melaka’s dengue fatality rate surpasses national threshold
Melaka’s dengue case fatality rate (CFR) of 0.29% last year exceeded the 0.20% threshold set by the Health Ministry. The state recorded three dengue-related deaths in 2025, an increase from two the previous year. A total of 1,046 dengue cases […]
88 TB clusters reported in 2025 – Dzulkefly
A total of 88 tuberculosis (TB) clusters involving 254 cases were reported nationwide in 2025, 35 of which remain active, says health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad. Dzulkefly said there were 13 active clusters in Selangor, followed by Kedah (six), Sarawak (five), […]
Bangladesh reports confirmed Nipah Virus case – WHO
Bangladesh has reported a confirmed case of Nipah virus infection in the Rajshahi Division, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The International Health Regulations National Focal Point for Bangladesh notified WHO of the case on 3 February 2026. The […]
Global health risks back in focus as animal viruses emerge
Emerging viruses draw renewed concern Two animal-origin viruses are drawing attention from infectious disease researchers who warn they could spread more widely among humans if gaps in monitoring persist. The viruses, influenza D virus (IDV) and canine coronavirus, have circulated […]
New survey reveals how Malaysians manage diabetes in diverse ways
A new survey conducted by YouGov, a global public opinion and data company, and commissioned by global healthcare company Abbott, has found that while most Malaysians living with diabetes regularly monitor their glucose levels, significant gaps remain in understanding long-term […]
Dual-action nanotherapy shows promise against cancer
Scientists at Oregon State University (OSU) have developed a new nanomaterial that selectively destroys cancer cells by triggering a dual chemical attack inside tumors while sparing healthy tissue. The study, published in Advanced Functional Materials, describes a novel approach to […]
Opioid pain relief varies by patient; key gene identified – Study
A University of Calgary–led study has identified a genetic factor that may explain why opioid pain medications provide strong relief for some patients while offering little benefit—or greater risk—to others. Published in Neuron, the international research found that differences in […]
Singapore’s NUS launches Southeast Asia health research hub for population and sustainable health
The Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington have launched the NUS-IHME Global Burden of Disease Research Centre. The […]
RM5.5 million for cervical cancer screening targets 32000 women
The National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) has been allocated RM5.5 million by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) to implement cervical cancer screening using the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test this year. LPPKN chairman Datuk […]
