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
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
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 & 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?
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
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024