Category: Community
Govt’s high commitment helps reduce HIV/AIDS cases
THE government’s high commitment, including in introducing the premarital Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) test for Muslim couples, has given significant contribution to the decline in the number of HIV/AIDS cases in the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Deputy Health […]
Kapit hospital to be upgraded in stages
KUALA LUMPUR: The Kapit Hospital in Sarawak is being upgraded in stages to cater to rising number of patients, the Dewan Rakyat was told yesterday. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S Subramaniam said the hospital, which has 134 beds with […]
Govt told to emphasise on prevention of non-communicable diseases
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is urged to give emphasis on preventive measures against non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, kidney failure and stroke which are becoming more serious in the country. Dr Azman Ismail (PKR-Kuala Kedah) said the World […]
Chinese docs grow new face on teen girl’s breast to replace disfigured one
In an attempt to give a Chinese teenage girl a new face after a fire accident left her with a horrifically disfigured one, doctors grew the new face on her breast. In a post-transplant footage, XuJianmei, 17, who had lost […]
RA and Health Ministry help community through health programme
TAMAN SEA Residents Association in Seremban recently organised a non-communicable disease prevention programme (NCDP1M) in collaboration with the Health Ministry to educate the public on diabetes, hypertension and obesity. Association secretary Ruben Rajkumar said medical staff from the ministry also […]
Of Movember, moustaches, and men’s health
A series of moustache-themed races will be held in different cities throughout November in aid of male cancers and other health issues. THIS November, brands and charities are mad for the ’StacheWithMovember, a month-long moustache-growing event that raises funds for […]
Brunei hospitals put on encephalitis alert
BRUNEI – Hospitals across the country are placed on alert following cases of Japanese encephalitis (JE) infections that have recently been detected in the Sultanate for the first time. Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health Datin Paduka Hjh Norlila […]
Breast cancer on the rise in China
CHINA – Longer life expectancy and lifestyle changes are being blamed for rising incidences of the illness, according to a new global study. Kelly Chung Dawson reports in New York. China and other developing countries are experiencing a surge in […]
High level of lead found in many paints in Thailand
THAILAND – Most paint products, including those touting to be lead free, contain more lead than the standard set by the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI). Lead exposure is deemed harmful to health and, in some cases, might cause lifelong […]
Kanebo whitening creams spark 15,000 complaints in Japan
TOKYO – More than 15,000 people in Japan have been left with skin blotches caused by a chemical contained in popular skin-whitening creams, the maker of the products said Tuesday. Japanese cosmetics giant Kanebo said it had received 15,192 complaints […]
