Tag: health
A squint could be your eyes’ warning sign
It often starts with something easy to dismiss. A toddler tilts her head while watching television. A student struggles to read the whiteboard and begins squinting in class. A parent avoids driving at night because oncoming headlights seem unusually bright. […]
Heatwave: 73 heat illness cases recorded so far
A total of 73 heat-related illness cases have been recorded nationwide from Jan 1 until today, according to Health Ministry’s Disease Control Division Public Health Medicine Specialist Dr Hazlina Yahaya. Dr Hazlina said 59 cases involved heat exhaustion, six were […]
Philippines’ Quezon City logs over 200% increase in Covid-19 case
Quezon City has recorded a rise in Covid-19 cases over the past three weeks, prompting the city’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) to step up case monitoring and disease surveillance. Home to more than 3 million residents, based on the […]
Philippines reports spike in leptospirosis cases, mostly among farmers
The Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 2,177 leptospirosis cases between 4 to 6 January this year, a 6% increase from the same period last year. The health agency said most cases involve farmers, who are often exposed […]
One in four specialists mulling exit from public service – Schomos
Nearly one in four government specialists whose applications for sub-specialist training were rejected, are considering leaving public service, according to a survey by the section concerning house officers, medical officers and specialists (Schomos). Schomos, which operates under the Malaysian Medical […]
Leukaemia early diagnostics and the importance of timely care
Leukaemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow, remains among the top 10 most common cancers in Malaysia. The disease broadly falls into two categories: acute and chronic. Acute forms develop quickly and require prompt diagnosis and treatment, while […]
Malaysian govt studying nationwide rollout of free medicine delivery
He said the programme would be fully funded by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and MOH, meaning patients would no longer have to pay for medicine deliveries. “The service will be managed and borne entirely by MCMC and […]
Three generations, two battles: How dengue stole what mattered most
For many, dengue is still seen as a seasonal illness, something familiar, even routine. But the reality is that dengue can strike any family, at any time of year, and can escalate quickly into a severe and life-altering condition. For […]
Dengue cases rise 20.7% nationwide, says Dzulkefly
Dengue cases nationwide rose 20.7% to 33,367 as of June 13 (epidemiological week 23), compared with 27,640 cases recorded during the corresponding period last year. Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the situation in Sabah was more concerning, with the state […]
MOH confirms malaria cases in Terengganu
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed 17 malaria cases were reported in Terengganu between January and May this year, but stressed that all infections were imported and the situation remains under control. The clarification follows the circulation of an […]
