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Floods: Over 1,000 infectious disease cases detected at relief centres in Terengganu

Floods: Over 1,000 infectious disease cases detected at relief centres in Terengganu

Datuk Dr Kasemani Embong says respiratory infections accounted for the highest number of cases, followed by skin diseases.
Thu Dec 05 2024
Elderly urged to get influenza vaccine to avoid serious infections

Elderly urged to get influenza vaccine to avoid serious infections

'Flu' is actually short for 'influenza,' leading many to mistakenly view it as just a regular cold.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Gout patients advised against puncturing lumps themselves

Gout patients advised against puncturing lumps themselves

The action can carry the risk of infection and joint infections are particularly dangerous as surgery may be required, said Dr Diyana Ahmad.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Dengue: Why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around the world?

Dengue: Why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around the world?

Not only is the number of new infections steadily rising around the world, but outbreaks are becoming larger and less predictable.
Fri Oct 13 2023
With wave of infections looming, is it time for another round of Covid-19 booster shots?

With wave of infections looming, is it time for another round of Covid-19 booster shots?

Two new subvariants of COVID-19, known as Eris and Fornax, have begun to circulate the U.S. in recent weeks.
Wed Aug 23 2023
Explainer: Eris, BA.2.86: Do I need to worry about COVID again?

Explainer: Eris, BA.2.86: Do I need to worry about COVID again?

COVID infections and hospitalizations have been rising in the US, Europe and Asia, with more cases attributed to the EG.5 "Eris" subvariant.
Mon Aug 21 2023
Cranberries really can help prevent urinary tract infections, scientists say

Cranberries really can help prevent urinary tract infections, scientists say

This is the first time that science has been able to attribute such properties to these small red berries providing evidence to confirm it.
Sat May 13 2023
COVID-19 cases increase by three pct last week  - Health DG

COVID-19 cases increase by three pct last week - Health DG

Students, teachers and school personnel are also urged to practise the prescribed standard operating procedure to curb COVID-19 infections.
Fri May 05 2023
Arcturus: What do we know about the new COVID-19 sub-variant?

Arcturus: What do we know about the new COVID-19 sub-variant?

Malaysia could see another wave of infections with the Arcturus sub-variant, with new symptoms including conjunctivitis.
Thu Apr 20 2023
Southeast Asia sees 481 per cent surge in COVID-19 incidence in month - WHO

Southeast Asia sees 481 per cent surge in COVID-19 incidence in month - WHO

According to the report, in the last 28 days, from March 13 to April 9, 3 million new infections and over 23,000 deaths were reported.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Don't overreact to tourists arriving from China - Tiong

Don't overreact to tourists arriving from China - Tiong

Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has advised Malaysians not to overreact to tourists arriving from China following the surge of COVID-19 infections in that country.
Thu Jan 12 2023
Some in China return to regular activity after COVID infections

Some in China return to regular activity after COVID infections

China dropped stringent "zero-COVID" measures to adopt a strategy of living with the virus.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Japan marks record 415 COVID-19 deaths - Health ministry

Japan marks record 415 COVID-19 deaths - Health ministry

In the past seven days, Japan had the world's largest confirmed COVID-19 infections and the second-most deaths after the United States.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Chinese hospitals 'extremely busy' as COVID-19 spreads unchecked

Chinese hospitals 'extremely busy' as COVID-19 spreads unchecked

Chinese hospitals were under intense pressure as a surge of COVID-19 infections strained medical resources.
Wed Dec 28 2022
MOH steps up preparedness following China's COVID-19 surge - Health DG

MOH steps up preparedness following China's COVID-19 surge - Health DG

The MOH will continue to step up its preparedness to face a possible hike in the number of daily COVID-19 cases and deaths following the surge of infections in China.
Tue Dec 27 2022
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025