LATESTVIDEOSASEANBRICSMIDDLE EASTUS-CHINA

Article Related To NPRA

Explore more about the topics related to NPRA on Astro Awani

MOH approves 359 appeals for transfer by medical officers so far - Dr Zaliha

MOH approves 359 appeals for transfer by medical officers so far - Dr Zaliha

Dr Zaliha Mustafa said remaining applications would be scrutinised later based on merits and vacancies available in the areas applied for.
Tue Aug 15 2023
MoH issues cancellation, recall products containing pholcodine - Health DG

MoH issues cancellation, recall products containing pholcodine - Health DG

Dr Noor Hisham said the Drug Control Authority found that products containing pholcodine have been found to pose safety risks for users.
Thu Mar 23 2023
COVID-19: Shelf life of Convidecia vaccine extended - NPRA

COVID-19: Shelf life of Convidecia vaccine extended - NPRA

The NPRA has approved an application from Solution Biologics Sdn Bhd, regarding the extension of the shelf life of the COVID-19 vaccine, Convidecia.
Sat Jan 21 2023
NPRA bans two cosmetic products found to contain scheduled poison

NPRA bans two cosmetic products found to contain scheduled poison

Dr Noor Hisham said the banned products are Flashhskinzz Night Cream and Rissa Skin Moisturizer which contains hydroquinone.
Wed Jan 04 2023
MOH aims to conduct registration of Cannabidiol products in 2023

MOH aims to conduct registration of Cannabidiol products in 2023

Khairy stressed that the use of CBD would be on prescription only, not for personal and self-medicating use.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Four beauty products no longer allowed to be sold in Malaysia

Four beauty products no longer allowed to be sold in Malaysia

Dr Noor Hisham said members of the public who are using these cosmetic products are advised to immediately stop using them.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Three cosmetic products found to contain scheduled poison - Health DG

Three cosmetic products found to contain scheduled poison - Health DG

The NPRA has urged the public to refrain from buying and using three cosmetic products which have been found to contain scheduled poison.
Thu Apr 28 2022
25 AEFI reports on fatalities found not linked to COVID-19 vaccines - NPRA

25 AEFI reports on fatalities found not linked to COVID-19 vaccines - NPRA

The COVID-19 Vaccine JFK evaluation of 25 reports of AEFI, which involved deaths among recipients of the booster dose, found the fatalities were unrelated to the vaccine received.
Wed Apr 06 2022
NPRA receives 1,047 AEFI reports related to Pfizer vaccine

NPRA receives 1,047 AEFI reports related to Pfizer vaccine

The NPRA has received 1,047 reports of adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) associated with the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine as of Jan 31.
Tue Feb 08 2022
CanSino's COVID-19 vaccine approved as booster shot

CanSino's COVID-19 vaccine approved as booster shot

The approval "allows" the vaccine to be used on those aged 18 and above, three to six months after their first dose of the CanSino vaccine.
Sat Jan 08 2022
MOH launches probe on 18 AEFI cases at Kajang Prison

MOH launches probe on 18 AEFI cases at Kajang Prison

NPRA has verified a letter from the Kajang Prison regarding 18 cases of serious adverse event following immunisation (AEFI) reported among COVID-19 vaccine recipients.
Tue Jan 04 2022
NPRA approves shelf life extension for Coronavac, Comirnaty vaccines

NPRA approves shelf life extension for Coronavac, Comirnaty vaccines

NPRA has approved the shelf life extension for two COVID-19 vaccines, namely CoronaVac and Comirnaty, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Nov 16 2021
PM launches National Vaccine Development Roadmap and Institute

PM launches National Vaccine Development Roadmap and Institute

Ismail Sabri today launched the National Vaccine Development Roadmap (PPVN) and Malaysian Genome and Vaccine Institute (MGVI) in an effort to turn the country into a hub for vaccine production.
Mon Nov 01 2021
COVID-19: MOH to negotiate procurement of vaccines for children

COVID-19: MOH to negotiate procurement of vaccines for children

The Health Ministry is in talks with a COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer on the procurement of vaccines for children aged 12 and below.
Fri Sep 24 2021
Dispensing of COVID-19 vaccine booster dose expected to begin in October - Khairy

Dispensing of COVID-19 vaccine booster dose expected to begin in October - Khairy

The administering of the third or booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine to groups who are vulnerable to COVID-19 infection is expected to start in October, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Sun Sep 19 2021
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws

Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025