Malaysia recorded 49,992 Hepatitis B cases over past decade, says MOH
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection, specifically the Hepatitis A, B, C, D, or E viruses.
Mon Jul 29 2024
'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO
Vaccinating children who missed their measles shots during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical, as outbreaks increase worldwide.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Locks of hair compose a symphony of genetic information on Beethoven
Researchers said Beethoven's genome showed he was both genetically predisposed to liver disease and had hepatitis B virus infection.
Sat Mar 25 2023
Hepatitis in children explained - why does it happen and what could it mean?
The cause of a mysterious outbreak of liver inflammation hepatitis among over 1,000 children in 35 different countries could spell bad news.
Sat Aug 06 2022
Malaysia's Hepatitis B, C death notification rate showing increasing trend - Khairy
The notification rate for Hepatitis B and C mortality in Malaysia shows an increase to 0.16 and 0.27 per 100,000 persons respectively in 2021.
Thu Jul 28 2022
US, Canada investigate Hepatitis A outbreak linked to organic strawberries
Based on investigation findings to date, consumption of imported fresh organic strawberries is the likely source of the outbreak.
Tue May 31 2022
Indonesia detects 15 cases of severe hepatitis after 3 child deaths
Some health experts have linked the illness to an infection by a type of adenovirus, a family of common viruses that can cause flu-like or gastrointestinal symptoms.
Mon May 09 2022
MOH to intensify acute hepatitis surveillance in clinics, hospitals - Khairy
Media practitioners in government and private health clinics are urged to refer children aged one month to under 18 years, with symptoms of jaundice and other acute hepatitis to hospitals.
Fri May 06 2022
Malaysia ready to become Hepatitis C treatment hub - Khairy
Malaysia is ready to become a hub for Hepatitis C treatment in the region by offering a combination treatment of ravidasvir and sofosbuvir at affordable prices, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Tue Nov 16 2021
Malaysia on track to eliminating hepatitis C by 2030 - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said Malaysia had taken important steps to boost access to affordable HCV treatments.
Tue Jul 27 2021
HR Ministry issues guidance on ventilation and indoor air quality
The guidance notes on ventilation and indoor air quality aims to help reduce the risk of airborne transmission of COVID-19.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Argentine F1 great Carlos Reutemann dies aged 79
Reutemann had undergone surgery in New York for a hepatic tumor in 2017 and struggled to regain full health.
Wed Jul 07 2021
EMA confirms AstraZeneca clot link but says jab still safe
EMA chief Emer Cooke stressed that people should continue to take the vaccine as part of the battle against the disease.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Time to wear a better mask, experts say
Marr says how well a mask works depends on two things: filtration and fit.
Tue Feb 09 2021
MOH mulls implementing compulsory licensing for medicines other than Remdesivir - Dr Adham
Currently Malaysia does not implement CL for Remdesivir as a treatment protocol for COVID-19 but only for medicines to treat Hepatitis C.
Thu Aug 06 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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