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The Future is Female: Frontline Midwifery - Providing Maternal Care in War-Torn Gaza

The Future is Female: Frontline Midwifery - Providing Maternal Care in War-Torn Gaza

*TRIGGER WARNING: INFANT LOSS.

On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Krystal So Hin Pui, Midwife Activity Manager with the international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders. Krystal recently returned from a six-week humanitarian mission to the Gaza Strip to provide prenatal, antenatal and maternity care, as well as support for survivors of sexual violence.
Sun Aug 04 2024
Hajiji: Extended coverage, 98-day Maternity Leave among proposed SLO amendments

Hajiji: Extended coverage, 98-day Maternity Leave among proposed SLO amendments

The proposed amendments to the Sabah Labour Ordinance (SLO) involve 12 major changes to the 62 clauses in the ordinance which has been enforced since 1950, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Wed May 08 2024
Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops

Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops

The closures come as Chinese policymakers grapple with how to boost young couples' desire to have children.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Tennis - Osaka says Indian Wells feels like a homecoming

Tennis - Osaka says Indian Wells feels like a homecoming

After missing last year's event while being on a maternity break, Naomi Osaka was delighted to be back at Indian Wells with her baby in tow.
Thu Mar 07 2024
Employers cannot terminate employees on maternity leave - Deputy Minister

Employers cannot terminate employees on maternity leave - Deputy Minister

Employers are not allowed to terminate their employees who are on maternity or sick leave during pregnancy, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Wed Nov 22 2023
China weighs giving single women IVF access to stem population decline

China weighs giving single women IVF access to stem population decline

The changes mean unmarried women can take paid maternity leave and receive child subsidies previously only available to married couples.
Mon May 01 2023
Tekek Health Clinic maternity centre King's brainchild

Tekek Health Clinic maternity centre King's brainchild

The maternity centre at Pulau Tioman Tekek Health Clinic was the brainchild of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
Sun Feb 19 2023
Gerik needs maternity facilities urgently - Asyraf Wajdi

Gerik needs maternity facilities urgently - Asyraf Wajdi

Setting up maternity facilities will be one of the main focus of BN's Dr Asyraf Wajdi if he wins the Gerik parliamentary seat in the GE15.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Maternity leave with full allowance for KAFA teachers, Jakim awaits decision on appeal

Maternity leave with full allowance for KAFA teachers, Jakim awaits decision on appeal

Jakim has made an appeal to the MOF regarding the postponement of maternity leave with full allowance for KAFA teachers which was announced yesterday.
Mon Jul 25 2022
Unwed and unwanted, Chinese single mothers fight for rights

Unwed and unwanted, Chinese single mothers fight for rights

Single mothers have it rough as out-of-wedlock births are frowned upon, and where only married women can claim maternity benefits.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Babies wanted: Chinese province may offer a year of maternity leave

Babies wanted: Chinese province may offer a year of maternity leave

In an effort to encourage couples to have children, Shaanxi is looking to sharply increase the duration of paid maternity leave.
Wed Nov 03 2021
USM Hospital requires patients' companions to get tested for COVID-19

USM Hospital requires patients' companions to get tested for COVID-19

The latest positive case involved a patient's companion at USM Hospital, causing the management to tighten the permission policy.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Jordan health minister sacked after oxygen outage kills seven COVID-19 patients

Jordan health minister sacked after oxygen outage kills seven COVID-19 patients

The oxygen failure on Saturday hit intensive care, maternity and coronavirus wards in the new Salt government hospital in Amman.
Sat Mar 13 2021
Women's rights: Long way to go after century of progress

Women's rights: Long way to go after century of progress

It is estimated that women still earn 19 percent less than men do. Sweden is the best country for paid parental leave. Here's a look at how institutions have evolved to make room for women.
Sun Mar 07 2021
HSB reduces non-urgent surgeries, priority to COVID-19 cases

HSB reduces non-urgent surgeries, priority to COVID-19 cases

The management of emergency cases at the hospital is as usual while appointments at the specialist clinics will be re-scheduled.
Sat Aug 08 2020
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
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

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

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