Tag: health
Top causes of death and disability hound ASEAN’s public health crisis – study
Mental illness, cardiovascular disease, tobacco use, and injuries are now among the leading causes of death and disability in Southeast Asia, according to newly released research from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) and the National University of […]
WHO adopts Malaysia’s resolution on lung health – Minister
A landmark resolution on lung health by Malaysia has been officially adopted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in conjunction with the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) in Geneva, Switzerland. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the adoption […]
DPAM launches anti-dengue campaign; offers 4 simple life-saving actions
Achieving zero preventable dengue deaths is no longer an idealistic goal but a realistic one. By taking four simple actions — eliminating mosquito breeding sites, avoiding mosquito bites, getting vaccinated, and seeking early treatment at the first signs of illness […]
Global health leaders call for urgent reform in women’s health research
A new report from global consultancy Kearney and the World Economic Forum’s Global Alliance for Women’s Health—supported by the Gates Foundation—calls for sweeping policy changes to address the chronic underinvestment in women’s health. Despite representing half of the world’s population, […]
Indonesia, Thailand tighten cooperation amid Covid-19 surge
Indonesia and Thailand have recently signed a memorandum of understanding on health cooperation as Covid-19 cases climb in Bangkok. President Prabowo Subianto formalized the agreement during an official visit to Bangkok, where he met Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at […]
Agilent and Ubix partner to advance targeted cancer therapies in South Korea
Agilent Technologies and Ubix Therapeutics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate research and development of targeted cancer therapies in South Korea over the next five years. Under the agreement, the two companies will conduct joint research on […]
Cambodian Health Ministry warns of rising Covid-19 subvariant JN.1 cases
Cambodia’s Ministry of Health is calling for increased public vigilance as the COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 spreads rapidly worldwide. First detected in August 2023, JN.1 now accounts for over 15% of global cases and is labeled a variant of interest by […]
266% spike in HFMD cases reported nationwide – MOH
Malaysia has seen a staggering 266% increase in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases so far this year with 99,601 cases compared with the 27,236 recorded during the same period last year. In a statement, the health ministry said […]
Malaysia’s digital lifestyle is wrecking posture—Here’s how
Text-neck syndrome: bad posture from tech habits From classroom to office, the everyday habit of looking down at screens are making Malaysians suffering from text neck syndrome, a preventable condition causing long-term neck and shoulder pain, and threatening the neurological […]
Keep 42-hour work week for nurses, govt urged
Four unions, including three medical groups, have urged the government to maintain the current 42-hour work week for nurses and abandon plans to increase it to 45 hours. In a statement, the Malayan Nurses Union, Sabah Medical Services Union, Sarawak […]
