In heated debate, Britain's Sunak, Starmer go head-to-head on the economy
The two leaders battled over how to tackle cost-of-living crisis, growing waiting lists in public health service and reducing immigration.
Wed Jun 05 2024
Record-breaking doctors' strike to pile pressure on health service in England
The strikes threaten to increase pressure on health service where over 7.7 mln patients are on waiting lists for procedures and appointment.
Wed Jan 03 2024
Jakarta implements paid COVID-19 vaccination starting on January 1
Jakarta will implement paid COVID-19 vaccination starting on January 1 2024, and reminded people to immediately complete their vaccination.
Thu Dec 28 2023
50,000 pregnant women in Gaza unable to obtain basic health services: UNFPA
According to UNFPA, approximately 5,500 expectant mothers are expected to give birth this month.
Mon Oct 16 2023
MOH to immediately fill vacant posts of contract doctors - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said that immediate measures were taken to avoid shortage of medical officers in addition to ensuring the smooth running of the national health service.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Govt appreciates support of country's nurses - Dr Zaliha
In conjunction with International Nurses Day, Dr Zaliha also hopes that all nurses will continue to work hard and improve the quality of health services in the country.
Fri May 12 2023
Optimise MoH Budget 2023 allocations, State Govts told
MoH received the second largest increase in allocations in line with the govt's wish to ensure the continuity of public health services.
Tue Apr 11 2023
One woman dies every 2 mins in pregnancy, childbirth: UN
These new statistics reveal the urgent need to ensure every woman and girl has access to critical health services, Tedros said.
Sun Feb 26 2023
MOH in final phase of preparing Health White Paper
Lukanisman said this would also involve health services in Sabah which need federal government attention.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Brazil declares emergency over deaths of Yanomami children from malnutrition
Lula said the aim of the declaration was to restore health services to the Yanomami people that had been dismantled by Jair Bolsonaro.
Mon Jan 23 2023
MOH to improve health services in Sabah, Sarawak - Zaliha
The Ministry of Health (MOH) will improve health services, especially in terms of infrastructure, in Sabah and Sarawak, its minister, Dr Zaliha Mustafa said.
Sat Dec 10 2022
Ambulance workers to strike, further disrupting UK health service
The GMB union said more than 10,000 ambulance workers across England and Wales had voted in favour of industrial action.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Budget 2023: Public health services capacity strengthened, RM36.1 bln allocated to MOH
Tengku Zafrul said a total of RM4.9 bln has been provided for procurement such as medicines, reagents, vaccines and disposable apparatus.
Fri Oct 07 2022
AMO plays crucial role in ensuring best health services - Health DG
Assistant Medical Officers Day is observed on March 10 every year to appreciate all assistant medical officers for their contribution.
Thu Mar 10 2022
England opens COVID booster jab programme to 16 and 17-year-olds
England's health service said it will expand its COVID-19 booster vaccination programme to include 16 and 17-year-olds from Monday.
Sun Jan 16 2022
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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