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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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 joins other Arab countries in helping Tunisia, which is facing the collapse of its health care system.
Mon Jul 12 2021
Gov't to ensure optimal, equitable health care for all - Health DG
He said the COVID-19 pandemic had a deep and profound socioeconomic impact which has affected the daily lives of the people
Thu Apr 08 2021
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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