'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
Children most at risk as measles cases soar from Ethiopia to Yemen
Over the years, however, the success of the measles vaccine has led to complacency about the dangers that has fanned vaccine hesitancy.
Sun Feb 18 2024
Transmission of disease X may stem from various sources, including animals - Health DG
Disease X expected to spread easily like measles and may pose a life-threatening risk, similar to Ebola, said Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.
Thu Oct 05 2023
Deadly childhood diseases rise in Ethiopia's Tigray as war hampers vaccinations
Deadly diseases such as measles, tetanus and whooping cough are on the rise in Ethiopia's Tigray region after vaccination rates plunged.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Zimbabwe blames measles surge on sect gatherings after 80 children die
The ministry said the outbreak had now spread nationwide, with a case fatality rate of 6.9 pct.
Mon Aug 15 2022
UN: 870,000 measles cases in 2019, highest number in 23 years
The number of children sickened by measles in 2019 was the highest in 23 years, according to data published by the World Health Organisation and the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fri Nov 13 2020
Immunisation for year one pupils available at govt health facilities
Parents and guardians of Year One pupils are urged to get the scheduled immunisation for their children from the nearest health facilities.
Fri May 15 2020
U.N. agencies: 117 million children may miss measles shots due to COVID-19
Measles immunisation campaigns in 24 countries have already been delayed, and more will be postponed.
Tue Apr 14 2020
Vaccination not mandatory, but...
If not all matters can be enforced by law, then efforts to create awareness should be stepped up on the importance of vaccination.
Sun Jul 03 2016
Measles fever on the rise in Selangor due to vaccination refusal
Over 500 cases of vaccination and immunisation rejections have been reported nationwide from January up till March this year.
Sun Jul 03 2016
Measles: Quick facts on symptoms and prevention
All you need to know about measles in one glance.
Thu Jun 30 2016
Anti-vaccine movement causes measles cases to rise - Dr Subramaniam
The number of measles cases in the country has increased due to resistance from the anti-vaccine movement to reject immunisation for fear the vaccine contains pig DNA.
Sat Apr 23 2016
Mark Zuckerberg gets baby vaccinated; anti-vaxxers go nuts.
Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook page filled with his daughter's baby milestones now includes a trip to the doctor's office to be vaccinated.
Tue Jan 12 2016
Sacha Baron Cohen, wife give $1m for Syrian refugees
The "Borat" star and actress wife Isla Fisher are giving the money to Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee to provide healthcare, shelter and sanitation for Syrian refugees.
Sun Dec 27 2015
Ministry to investigate claims of measles, chickenpox outbreak
The Health Ministry will investigate claims of a measles and chickenpox outbreak in Kuala Lumpur.
Sun Jul 26 2015
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024