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Transmission of disease X may stem from various sources, including animals - Health DG

Transmission of disease X may stem from various sources, including animals - Health DG

Disease X expected to spread easily like measles and may pose a life-threatening risk, similar to Ebola, said Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.
Thu Oct 05 2023
The world of vaccines, before and after COVID

The world of vaccines, before and after COVID

Vaccines for more than 20 life-threatening diseases prevent between two to three million deaths a year, according to WHO.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Strengthening governance and integrity in the COVID-19 response and recovery

Strengthening governance and integrity in the COVID-19 response and recovery

Both corruption and COVID-19 pandemic have the ability to inflict deep and harmful impacts on a countrys immediate and future development.
Tue Aug 03 2021
COVID-19 compared with other deadly viruses

COVID-19 compared with other deadly viruses

The global death toll from COVID-19 passed three million.
Sun Apr 18 2021
Wider Image: By catching bats, these 'virus hunters' hope to stop the next pandemic

Wider Image: By catching bats, these 'virus hunters' hope to stop the next pandemic

The bulk of those caught are horseshoe bats known to harbour coronaviruses, including the closest known relative of the novel coronavirus.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Congo confirms two new Ebola cases, including one far from centre of outbreak

Congo confirms two new Ebola cases, including one far from centre of outbreak

The cases were found in Katwa and in Manguredjipa, where all the previous cases have been clustered.
Thu Feb 18 2021
Guinea tracks potential Ebola contacts, says it can overcome new outbreak

Guinea tracks potential Ebola contacts, says it can overcome new outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday warned the outbreaks in Guinea and Congo represented a regional risk.
Mon Feb 15 2021
In tracking virus mutations, most countries flying blind

In tracking virus mutations, most countries flying blind

So few countries are conducting and sharing surveillance that experts are as worried about the mutations they cannot see as those they can.
Sat Jan 23 2021
Wars, instability pose vaccine challenges in poor nations

Wars, instability pose vaccine challenges in poor nations

It's not just the problem of affording vaccines or being at the back of the line behind wealthy countries in receiving them.
Sun Dec 27 2020
Superspreader events key driver in COVID-19 pandemic

Superspreader events key driver in COVID-19 pandemic

Experts say these large clusters are more than just extreme outliers, but rather the pandemic's likely main engine of transmission.
Sun Nov 22 2020
Biden chooses longtime adviser Ron Klain as chief of staff

Biden chooses longtime adviser Ron Klain as chief of staff

President-elect Joe Biden has chosen his longtime adviser Ron Klain to reprise his role as his chief of staff, installing an aide with decades of experience in the top role in his White House.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID vaccine trial as participant becomes ill

Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID vaccine trial as participant becomes ill

Johnson & Johnson said Monday it had temporarily halted its COVID -19 vaccine trial because one of its participants had become sick.
Tue Oct 13 2020
Puzzled scientists seek reasons behind Africa's low fatality rates from pandemic

Puzzled scientists seek reasons behind Africa's low fatality rates from pandemic

As the world marks 1 million COVID-19 deaths, Africa is doing much better than expected, with a lower percentage of deaths than other continents.
Tue Sep 29 2020
WHO's Ryan: Don't turn COVID-19 into 'political football'

WHO's Ryan: Don't turn COVID-19 into 'political football'

"It is important that we have consistent messaging from all levels, and it's not for one country or one entity; consistent messaging between science and between government" WHO's Mike Ryan said.
Thu Sep 17 2020
Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China

Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China

High-profile COVID-19 vaccines developed in Russia and China share a potential shortcoming: They are based on a common cold virus that many people have been exposed to.
Tue Sep 01 2020
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024