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Malaysia recorded 49,992 Hepatitis B cases over past decade, says MOH

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

'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

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?

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

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

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

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

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 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

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
MOH mulls implementing compulsory licensing for medicines other than Remdesivir - Dr Adham

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
Using compulsory licence for affordable medicines

Using compulsory licence for affordable medicines

Is CL for government use a legitimate way to enhance access to essential medicines like Sofosbuvir in developing countries like Malaysia?
Sat Mar 09 2019
Merck to stop development of hepatitis C treatments

Merck to stop development of hepatitis C treatments

Merck & Co is the latest drugmaker to move away from the hepatitis C market.
Fri Sep 29 2017
Scientists find drugs that can kill Zika in petri dish. But will they work in humans?

Scientists find drugs that can kill Zika in petri dish. But will they work in humans?

The experiments were conducted only in lab-grown human cells in petri dishes, but the results were dramatic.
Tue Aug 30 2016
Get vaccinated again, Dr Hilmi tells adults with diabetes, cancer

Get vaccinated again, Dr Hilmi tells adults with diabetes, cancer

Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya has urged Malaysian adults with health conditions like diabetes, cancer and Hepatitis B to get vaccinated again in view of the recent diphtheria cases.
Mon Jul 18 2016
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

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

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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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