Beware of dengue risk after floodwaters recede - Health Experts
MOH reminds residents in affected areas to be more vigilant against the spread of mosquito-borne viral diseases.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Dengue cases up with five deaths in epid week 27
Dengue fever cases rose to 2,805 in the 27th Epidemiological Week compared to 2,788 cases the previous week, with five deaths.
Fri Jul 12 2024
''There should be more public trust in the Dengue vaccine" - Expert
There should be less vaccine hesitancy towards Qdenga, Malaysia's first dengue vaccine due to the development processes it went through
Wed Jun 26 2024
Dengue cases drop to 2, 237 in ME17, no deaths reported - Health DG
Health DG advises the public to avoid being outdoors during peak of Aedes mosquito bites - in the early morning and late afternoon.
Fri May 03 2024
Dealing a knockout blow to dengue
Deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes are spreading due to weather brought about by climate change.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Dengue cases down; Four deaths reported in ME07 - Health DG
Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said the cumulative number of dengue fever cases reported up to ME07 was 25,541 cases.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Spike in dengue cases, no death reported
The number of dengue fever cases has increased to 3,971 in the 3rd Epidemiological Week 2024, from Jan 14 to 20.
Mon Jan 29 2024
More than RM1.2 million in compound notices issued last month for smoking offences
The Health Ministry (MOH) issued a total of 5,041 compound notices worth RM1.25 million for smoking offences last month.
Fri Dec 15 2023
Flood incidents decreased in 2022 - DOSM
The number of flood incidents decreased to 983 in 2022 compared to 1,057 in the preceding year.
Fri Dec 15 2023
Oldest mosquito fossil comes with a bloodsucking surprise
Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are killed annually by malaria and other diseases spread through the bite of mosquitoes.
Fri Dec 08 2023
The UN now focuses on climate change as a health issue too. Here's why
Climate change is taking a hidden toll on global health that requires urgent action.
Sun Nov 19 2023
Penang records spike in dengue cases
The State Health Department advised the public to ensure there is no stagnant water anywhere in their home.
Wed Nov 15 2023
Rising temperatures, longer monsoon drive Bangladesh's worst dengue outbreak
Most people who get dengue do not have symptoms, so the number of cases may be far higher than the reported numbers, experts said.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Dengue cases up in Week 43, no deaths reported
Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said the cumulative dengue cases reported so far this year totalled 98,715.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Dengue cases up by 265pc in Ipoh - Mayor
The continuous rainy season is one of the factors contributing to the increased breeding of Aedes mosquitoes.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police
Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months
Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024