British Columbia detects first presumptive human H5 bird flu case in Canada
The individual presumed to be infected is a teenager who is receiving care at a children's hospital.
Sun Nov 10 2024
Anthony Fauci, former top US disease expert, recovering from West Nile virus, media reports
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects to make a full recovery although it may take several weeks for him to return to normal.
Mon Aug 26 2024
WHO sends over 1 mln polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children
WHO is sending more than one million polio vaccines to Gaza to be administered over the coming weeks to prevent children being infected.
Fri Jul 26 2024
WHO says no new cases of Nipah virus detected since Sept 15
All infected cases were males aged between nine to 45 years and were reported within the Kozhikode district of Kerala, the WHO said.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Bangladesh dengue deaths top 1,000 in worst outbreak
At least 1,017 people have died so far in 2023 and nearly 209,000 infected, the data showed, making this the deadliest year.
Tue Oct 03 2023
Chinese COVID data from animal market gives clues on origins - Report
The sequences showed that raccoon dogs and other animals susceptible to the virus were present in the market and may have been infected.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Infected in the first wave, they navigated long COVID without a roadmap
Ghenya Grondin continues to experience a list of long COVID symptoms including pain, cognitive issues, and fatigue.
Tue Feb 21 2023
Japan to consider downgrading COVID-19 to less serious infectious disease
A classification downgrade to disease category five from the current category two would end an isolation requirement for infected people.
Fri Jan 20 2023
State media: COVID wave past its peak in many parts of China
One official was quoted as saying nearly 90 million people had already been infected in Henan province.
Tue Jan 10 2023
'We're going to be free': Chinese cheer as COVID curbs are loosened
The relaxation of rules includes allowing infected people with mild symptoms to quarantine at home.
Thu Dec 08 2022
Pakistan's Madhubala elephant gets relief after years of dental pain
The veterinarians had to use drills and other heavy surgical tools to extract the infected tusk which came out in bits and pieces.
Thu Aug 18 2022
2,171 people infected with monkeypox in France - Minister
France has enough doses to vaccinate a target population of about 250,000 people, health minister Francois Braun said.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Biden names US monkeypox coordinators as more states cite emergencies
The monkeypox outbreak has infected more than 5,800 Americans.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Lokman Adam's contempt proceedings put off as DPP down with COVID-19
DPP Izalina, who handled the case from the very beginning, was infected with the virus yesterday and had to be self-quarantined for a week.
Wed Aug 03 2022
No cases of monkeypox among Malaysian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia - Khairy
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin confirmed that so far no Malaysian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia have been infected with monkeypox.
Fri Jul 15 2022
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