Transmission of disease X may stem from various sources, including animals - Health DG
Disease X expected to spread easily like measles and may pose a life-threatening risk, similar to Ebola, said Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.
Thu Oct 05 2023
The world of vaccines, before and after COVID
Vaccines for more than 20 life-threatening diseases prevent between two to three million deaths a year, according to WHO.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Strengthening governance and integrity in the COVID-19 response and recovery
Both corruption and COVID-19 pandemic have the ability to inflict deep and harmful impacts on a countrys immediate and future development.
Tue Aug 03 2021
COVID-19 compared with other deadly viruses
The global death toll from COVID-19 passed three million.
Sun Apr 18 2021
Wider Image: By catching bats, these 'virus hunters' hope to stop the next pandemic
The bulk of those caught are horseshoe bats known to harbour coronaviruses, including the closest known relative of the novel coronavirus.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Congo confirms two new Ebola cases, including one far from centre of outbreak
The cases were found in Katwa and in Manguredjipa, where all the previous cases have been clustered.
Thu Feb 18 2021
Guinea tracks potential Ebola contacts, says it can overcome new outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday warned the outbreaks in Guinea and Congo represented a regional risk.
Mon Feb 15 2021
In tracking virus mutations, most countries flying blind
So few countries are conducting and sharing surveillance that experts are as worried about the mutations they cannot see as those they can.
Sat Jan 23 2021
Wars, instability pose vaccine challenges in poor nations
It's not just the problem of affording vaccines or being at the back of the line behind wealthy countries in receiving them.
Sun Dec 27 2020
Superspreader events key driver in COVID-19 pandemic
Experts say these large clusters are more than just extreme outliers, but rather the pandemic's likely main engine of transmission.
Sun Nov 22 2020
Biden chooses longtime adviser Ron Klain as chief of staff
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen his longtime adviser Ron Klain to reprise his role as his chief of staff, installing an aide with decades of experience in the top role in his White House.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID vaccine trial as participant becomes ill
Johnson & Johnson said Monday it had temporarily halted its COVID -19 vaccine trial because one of its participants had become sick.
Tue Oct 13 2020
Puzzled scientists seek reasons behind Africa's low fatality rates from pandemic
As the world marks 1 million COVID-19 deaths, Africa is doing much better than expected, with a lower percentage of deaths than other continents.
Tue Sep 29 2020
WHO's Ryan: Don't turn COVID-19 into 'political football'
"It is important that we have consistent messaging from all levels, and it's not for one country or one entity; consistent messaging between science and between government" WHO's Mike Ryan said.
Thu Sep 17 2020
Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China
High-profile COVID-19 vaccines developed in Russia and China share a potential shortcoming: They are based on a common cold virus that many people have been exposed to.
Tue Sep 01 2020
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024