Rinda Food Industries condemns misuse of candy in New Zealand meth incident
An Auckland charity unknowingly distributed candies with lethal meth doses in food parcels, donated by a member of the public.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Parliament: Nearly 9.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines expired as of June 11 - Dr Dzulkefly
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the total loss, including logistics and storage costs, amounted to RM185 million.
Thu Jul 11 2024
World animal health body warns of swine fever vaccine risks as Vietnam readies exports
Vietnam's plans to export doses in coming months to fight a disease that regularly ravages pig farms worldwide.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Swiss to destroy 9 million expired Moderna COVID-19 jabs
Other countries too have destroyed hundreds million of doses of expired vaccines.
Fri Oct 21 2022
India develops its first cervical cancer vaccine
The vaccine will be administered via injection in two doses among 9-14 year olds and in three doses for those between 15 and 26.
Fri Sep 02 2022
World's first malaria vaccine to benefit millions of children: UNICEF
The landmark award, valued at up to US$170 million, will lead to 18 million doses of the RTS,S vaccine available over the next three years.
Wed Aug 17 2022
2,171 people infected with monkeypox in France - Minister
France has enough doses to vaccinate a target population of about 250,000 people, health minister Francois Braun said.
Wed Aug 03 2022
COVID-19: Almost 1.3 million children in Malaysia fully vaccinated
For adolescents aged 12 to 17, a total of 2,911,081 individuals, or 93.6 per cent of the group received two doses of vaccine.
Tue Jun 21 2022
COVID: 30.6 pct of children in Malaysia fully vaccinated
As for the adult population, a total of 22,972,212 or 97.6 per cent have completed two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Fri May 20 2022
Over 960,000 children in Malaysia fully vaccinated against COVID-19
As for the adult population, a total of 22,969,639 or 97.6 pct have completed two doses of the vaccine.
Wed May 11 2022
MITI, MOH in talks for manufacturing sector booster dose programme - Azmin
MITI is in talks with the MOH to set up a vaccination programme to administer COVID-19 booster doses to nearly two million workers in the manufacturing sector nationwide.
Sat Mar 12 2022
South Africa risks destroying 100,000 vaccine doses by end-March due to slow uptake
South Africa has recorded the most coronavirus infections and deaths on the African continent.
Sat Mar 05 2022
PicKIDS: Over 400,000 children given first dose
Based on data from the website COVIDNOW, a total 22,943,785 or 97.5 per cent of the adult population have received two doses of the vaccine.
Sun Feb 20 2022
COVID booster efficacy wanes significantly by fourth month: US study
It was likely that fourth doses would more likely be needed for subsets of people who mount weaker immune responses, such as the elderly and immunocompromised.
Tue Feb 15 2022
MITI to set up meeting between MOH and manufacturers to accelerate booster dose uptake
MITI will arrange a meeting between the MOH and industrial players to accelerate the uptake of booster doses among workers in the manufacturing sector.
Tue Feb 08 2022
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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