![Rising cancer cases in Malaysia stress the importance of proactive digestive health care Rising cancer cases in Malaysia stress the importance of proactive digestive health care](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721223722_stomachache.jpg)
Rising cancer cases in Malaysia stress the importance of proactive digestive health care
Stomach and oesophageal cancers remind us of the importance of proactive care in managing our digestive health and well-being.
Sat Feb 08 2025
![Myopia in children: Expert advice and new advances in vision care Myopia in children: Expert advice and new advances in vision care](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723821251_TBMYOPIC.jpg)
Myopia in children: Expert advice and new advances in vision care
Myopia control soft contact lenses have proven to be effective in slowing down the progression of myopia among children.
Sat Aug 17 2024
![New Zealand removes final COVID-19 restrictions New Zealand removes final COVID-19 restrictions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620956142_NewZealand.jpg)
New Zealand removes final COVID-19 restrictions
New Zealand will no longer have to wear a face mask in health care facilities or isolate for seven days after contracting the virus.
Mon Aug 14 2023
![Chinese pet owners gear up their dogs and cats for summer swelter Chinese pet owners gear up their dogs and cats for summer swelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691147168_MiJiayi.jpg)
Chinese pet owners gear up their dogs and cats for summer swelter
The market for pet products in China, from health care and toys to litter and clothing is expected to grow this year, research shows.
Sat Aug 05 2023
![Health White Paper beginning of national health system reform - Dr Zaliha Health White Paper beginning of national health system reform - Dr Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71678252869_TBZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Health White Paper beginning of national health system reform - Dr Zaliha
Zaliha said one of the strategic thrusts of the White Paper is to ensure the sustainability of health care funding.
Wed Mar 08 2023
![Malaysia contributes medicine worth RM227,984 to Ukraine Malaysia contributes medicine worth RM227,984 to Ukraine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61675749045_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Malaysia contributes medicine worth RM227,984 to Ukraine
Dr Zaliha said she looked forward to building more co-operations with the government of Ukraine in the future, especially in health care.
Tue Feb 07 2023
![MEF urges employers to work with MOH in overcoming period poverty MEF urges employers to work with MOH in overcoming period poverty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670713152_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
MEF urges employers to work with MOH in overcoming period poverty
Women's health care in this country needs to be stressed upon and should start from basic self-care such as hygiene during menstruation.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![[COLUMNIST] The underprioritising of children's mental health care [COLUMNIST] The underprioritising of children's mental health care](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/61452154253_BULLY.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The underprioritising of children's mental health care
Untreated or undiagnosed mental health problem can distort childrens functioning at home, school or in the community.
Tue Nov 29 2022
![National health system transforming from sick care to health care - Khairy National health system transforming from sick care to health care - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51662766936_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
National health system transforming from sick care to health care - Khairy
The Ministry of Health is transforming the national health system from sick care to health care, said its Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin.
Fri Sep 09 2022
![Denying refugees and migrants healthcare violates rights, WHO says Denying refugees and migrants healthcare violates rights, WHO says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646208727_950x600.jpg)
Denying refugees and migrants healthcare violates rights, WHO says
Migratory status should not be a discriminatory factor but a policy driver on which to build and strengthen healthcare, WHO said.
Thu Jul 21 2022
![Penang plans to set up more COVID-19 booster dose facilities Penang plans to set up more COVID-19 booster dose facilities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71625735063_ChowKonYeow.jpg)
Penang plans to set up more COVID-19 booster dose facilities
Chow said JKNPP was in the midst of identifying Health Care Organisations that could assist to provide suitable halls for the purpose.
Fri Nov 19 2021
![US coronavirus hospitalisations hit eight-month high over 100,000 US coronavirus hospitalisations hit eight-month high over 100,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41630041115_USA.jpg)
US coronavirus hospitalisations hit eight-month high over 100,000
A resurgence of COVID-19 spurred by the highly contagious Delta variant strains the nation's health care system.
Fri Aug 27 2021
![US nurses' COVID-19 grief pours out online: 'I just don't want to watch anyone else die' US nurses' COVID-19 grief pours out online: 'I just don't want to watch anyone else die'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71628393904_TBNicholeAtherto.jpg)
US nurses' COVID-19 grief pours out online: 'I just don't want to watch anyone else die'
Exhausted and desperate health care workers are turning to social media to describe the grim reality they face.
Sun Aug 08 2021
![Modern research, innovation and practice: The need of the hour Modern research, innovation and practice: The need of the hour](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41627905562_UniKLMara.jpg)
Modern research, innovation and practice: The need of the hour
Collaborative interactions in this conference will lead to long-term cooperation between institutions, industries, and health care sectors.
Mon Aug 02 2021
![Saudi Arabia to send one million doses of vaccine to Tunisia Saudi Arabia to send one million doses of vaccine to Tunisia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71626125864_Zitounamosque.jpg)
Saudi Arabia to send one million doses of vaccine to Tunisia
Saudi Arabia joins other Arab countries in helping Tunisia, which is facing the collapse of its health care system.
Mon Jul 12 2021
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025