The Future is Female: #IWD2024 - Gender Pain Gap: Women's Pain Matters
To commemorate #InternationalWomensDay 2024, this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale aims to shine a spotlight on a pressing issue at the intersection of gender equality and healthcare: the gender pain gap. Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Hannah Nazri, Director and Founder of the collective, Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children. She is a National Institute for Health and Care Research Academic Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Warwick, and has completed her PhD in endometriosis research at the Oxford University. She is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the Asia Network to End FGM/C.
Sun Mar 10 2024
What does the future of fertility look like?
With falling birth rates and rising longevity, World Fertility Day is a good time to take stock of the future of baby making.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Women's periods may be slightly late after COVID vaccine - Study
The study can also help counter anti-vaccine misinformation on the topic, which is rampant on social media.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Tronoh rep's rape case: Witness confirms new genital injury in victim
Dr Nilawati said this during the examination-in-chief by Deputy Public Prosecutor Liyana Zawani Mohd Radzi at the High Court here today.
Wed Apr 07 2021
Singapore experts studying effect of COVID on unborn babies
The study aims to look at the effects of COVID-19 on pregnant women, their foetus and outcomes after delivery.
Mon Nov 30 2020
Only a third of American women remain within pregnancy weight gain recommendations
Maternal weight gain exceeds current guidelines in 47% of American pregnancies, according to a recent study, which also revealed that weight gain is below the recommended minimum in 21% of pregnancies
Sun May 10 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024