MOH opens PPS placements to other hospitals
MOH explores alternative placements for 792 medical trainees, aiming to address shortage of healthcare workers.
Wed May 22 2024
Will AI replace doctors’ 'gut instincts'?
The value of healthcare workers' intuition in effective clinical care has been verified by reports around the world again and again.
Sat Jan 06 2024
Almost 9,000 healthcare workers contracted COVID-19 this year - Health DG
Some 8,940 healthcare workers (HCW) in the country have been infected with COVID-19 so far this year, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Opportunity for M'sian healthcare workers to gain experience in the UK - Khairy
Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK) on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate more Malaysian doctors and health workers to work and enhance their expertise in the UK.
Mon Nov 08 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
New York hospitals began firing or suspending healthcare workers for defying a state order to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Tue Sep 28 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
New York may use National Guard to replace unvaccinated healthcare workers.
Mon Sep 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
Contract healthcare workers told not to join demonstration tomorrow - Health D-G
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah is urging all doctors and healthcare workers on contract post to refrain from joining a nationwide strike tomorrow and reminds them that many lives are on the line.
Sun Jul 25 2021
COVID: Only few healthcare workers treated at later stage - Health DG
Only a few healthcare workers from the Ministry of Health, who had been fully vaccinated, have been infected with the COVID-19 virus under Category Three and Category Four of the disease.
Thu Jul 15 2021
MOH mobilises more healthcare workers, volunteers to Klang Valley, N. Sembilan
The MOH will deploy an additional 1,190 healthcare workers and 5,000 volunteers as soon as possible to support the delivery of health services in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Negeri Sembilan.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Macron orders French healthcare workers to get jab
The Delta variant is driving France's virus infections back up again, just as the country kicked off summer vacation season.
Mon Jul 12 2021
MMA will wait for government decision on contract healthcare workers
The MMA will be following closely the government's decision on contract healthcare workers, as the issue is expected to be discussed in the Cabinet meeting this Wednesday.
Mon Jul 12 2021
Healthcare workers endure 1km walk carrying casket of COVID patient's body for funeral
Walking for almost an hour carrying a casket containing remains of a COVID-19 patient for the funeral has really put the mental and physical endurance of three healthcare workers
Mon Jun 28 2021
MOH initiatives aim to prevent burnout among healthcare workers - Health DG
Healthcare workers involved in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic will be given unrecorded leave with the approval of the heads of departments so as to avoid symptoms of extreme stress or burnout.
Sun Jun 27 2021
Calls for immediate action on private healthcare workers' distress during roadblocks
Dr Kuljit hopes private healthcare workers can use special lanes at the roadblocks as often there are urgent emergencies to attend to.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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