Too much of a good thing: How antibiotics made superbugs
WHO has called antibiotic resistance "one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development".
Thu Nov 18 2021
AI joins the fight against antibiotic resistance
Responsible for 700,000 deaths in 2020, drug-resistant disease is a priority health issue for the World Health Organisation.
Tue Mar 30 2021
Antimicrobial resistance as dangerous as pandemic: WHO
Antibiotic resistance happens when bugs become immune to existing drugs, rendering minor injuries and common infections potentially deadly.
Sat Nov 21 2020
Antibiotics - Too Much To Resist
Antibiotics save lives and for treating a number of common and more serious infections. However, studies show plenty of antibiotics are prescribed unnecessarily.
Tue Dec 11 2018
Consumers demand antibiotic-free meats from fast food chains
Global consumer organisations are calling on major fast food chains, namely McDonald's, Subway and KFC, to supply antibiotic-free meats in their chain of restaurants.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Antibiotic treatment for acne is often too long and ineffective
A US study warns of the risk of antibiotic resistance, especially given that more effective treatments exist.
Wed Nov 04 2015
Antibiotic resistance threat to patients: study
Spreading antibiotic resistance could have disastrous consequences for patients undergoing surgery or chemotherapy.
Fri Oct 16 2015
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024