Consider This: HIV/AIDS - Sustaining the Fight
While the global fight against HIV/AIDS has made some tremendous strides over the decades, this post-pandemic world presents new obstacles— chief among them, the challenge of sustaining funding and focus. With healthcare priorities shifting and resources being redirected, are we at risk of losing those hard-won gains? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nik Tasha Nik Kamaruddin, Chief Brand Strategy Officer of Sunway Group, and Professor Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Chairperson of the Malaysia AIDS Foundation and President & Pro Vice-Chancellor at Monash University Malaysia.
Mon Aug 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's healthcare dilemma: Tackling the issue of brain drain
The perplexing phenomenon widely recognised as "brain drain" has burgeoned into an all-encompassing challenge globally.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Dr Adeeba appointed as Commissioner of the Global Commission on drug policy
Dr Adeeba was instrumental in influencing the Malaysian government's shift in drug policies, MAF said in a statement.
Mon Sep 19 2022
Dr Adeeba, Dr Siti Zuriana among six 2022 Merdeka Award recipients
Professor Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman and Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Siti Zuraina Abdul Majid were among six recipients who were conferred the prestigious 2022 Merdeka Award, today.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Transition to endemicity: Health experts caution not time to take it easy
Hotels that hold breaking of fast functions should ensure that the ventilation in the restaurant and hotel spaces is good, Adeeba said.
Mon Apr 11 2022
Socso, AIDS Foundation to help contributors who suffer from HIV/AIDS
Through this strategic cooperation, Socso and MAF will implement the Prevention and Disability Management programme.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Increase spending on healthcare system to address future pandemics - Dr Adeeba
The Malaysian government should be spending about seven to eight per cent of the country's GDP to improve the healthcare system, said Dr Adeeba.
Thu Aug 05 2021
Combine data sharing, community participation in controlling COVID-19 - Infectious disease expert
Malaysia should have well-connected data sharing on COVID-19 cases in the country, so that contact tracing can be done more effectively.
Thu Jul 08 2021
Merdeka Award: Advancing the best of Malaysian innovation and contribution to society
Merdeka Award grant winners will be announced this August to pursue their short-term attachments or projects in select disciplines.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Not impossible for COVID death toll to hit 26,000 by Sept as projected - Health Minister
It is not impossible for the COVID-19 death toll in Malaysia to reach 26,000 by September as projected by a study conducted by a university in the United States, said Dr Adham Baba.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Malaysia's COVID-related death toll may reach 26,000 by Sept - Study
A study has found that the COVID-19 death toll in the country may reach up to a staggering 26,000 by September based on the current trajectory.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Perlu banyak kaedah untuk pastikan rakyat ambil vaksin - Dr Adeeba
Dr Adeeba berpendapat, kerajaan boleh meletakkan sasaran jelas bagi memastikan lebih ramai yang mengambil vaksin COVID-19.
Wed May 26 2021
Agong expresses pride in Dr Adeeba's appointment as WHO Science Council Member
His Majesty also hoped that the success would inspire all Malaysians to work harder and strive for success in their respective fields.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Malaysians who made us proud in 2020
As we show 2020 the door, we want to highlight Malaysians who brought people together and inspired us through their activism, kindness and achievements.
Wed Dec 30 2020
Nazir Razak shares experience on battle with prostate cancer
In Malaysia, more than 60 per cent of prostate cancer cases are detected at the final stage.
Sun Nov 01 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024