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[COLUMNIST] Investigating causal pathways to neonatal mortality

[COLUMNIST] Investigating causal pathways to neonatal mortality

M'sia exceeds SDG target for neonatal mortality but must stay vigilant to maintain progress as it reflects overall public health outcomes.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Are you sitting too long in your office job? South African study offers some health tips

Are you sitting too long in your office job? South African study offers some health tips

Physical inactivity is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiometabolic diseases and all-cause mortality.
Sun Mar 17 2024
Pope Francis reflects on his life and mortality in memoir

Pope Francis reflects on his life and mortality in memoir

The new memoir, "Life: My Story Through History," is a chronicle of Pope Francis's life organized through major world events.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow, UN says

Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow, UN says

The world is still behind in the goal of reducing preventable deaths of children who died before their fifth birthday.
Wed Mar 13 2024
WHO acknowledges India's success in reducing TB incidence, mortality

WHO acknowledges India's success in reducing TB incidence, mortality

India's Health Ministry said The World Health Organisation (WHO) has acknowledged India's success in lowering tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality since 2015.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Life expectancy for Singapore population declines due to COVID-19

Life expectancy for Singapore population declines due to COVID-19

Singapore Department of Statistics said the life expectancy data for 2020 to 2022 "assumes that the higher mortality rates due to COVID-19 apply throughout a lifetime.
Mon May 22 2023
8,000 steps once or twice a week cuts mortality risk: study

8,000 steps once or twice a week cuts mortality risk: study

The health benefits of walking 8,000 steps or more one or two days a week appeared higher for participants aged 65 years and older.
Sun Apr 02 2023
Higher TB death rate recorded in Malaysia last year - Dr Zaliha

Higher TB death rate recorded in Malaysia last year - Dr Zaliha

Treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis is important for recovery and avoiding complications that can cause morbidity and mortality.
Fri Mar 24 2023
One woman dies every 2 mins in pregnancy, childbirth: UN

One woman dies every 2 mins in pregnancy, childbirth: UN

These new statistics reveal the urgent need to ensure every woman and girl has access to critical health services, Tedros said.
Sun Feb 26 2023
Malaysia's Hepatitis B, C death notification rate showing increasing trend - Khairy

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
Almost three times as many died as a result of COVID than officially reported - WHO

Almost three times as many died as a result of COVID than officially reported - WHO

The WHO's excess mortality figures reflect people who died of COVID-19 as well as those who died as an indirect result of the outbreak.
Thu May 05 2022
TB mortality increased, case detection decreased due to impact of COVID-19, says Khairy

TB mortality increased, case detection decreased due to impact of COVID-19, says Khairy

Tuberculosis mortality in Malaysia increased by five per cent and case detection decreased by 10 per cent last year compared to 2019, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu Oct 28 2021
1.5 million children have lost parents to pandemic; potential brain gateway for virus found

1.5 million children have lost parents to pandemic; potential brain gateway for virus found

The orphanhood estimates are drawn from mortality data from 21 countries that account for 77 pct of global COVID-19 deaths.
Thu Jul 22 2021
COVID-19: India sees nearly 90,000 new cases

COVID-19: India sees nearly 90,000 new cases

For the last two weeks, 11 out of India's 36 states and union territories have reported a very high rise in daily cases and daily mortality.
Sat Apr 03 2021
More under-30 Americans report anxiety, depression during pandemic - CDC

More under-30 Americans report anxiety, depression during pandemic - CDC

Even with more vaccines gaining authorisation beginning late 2020, the effects of the pandemic on mental health continued into 2021.
Sat Mar 27 2021
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce

Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce

In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia

PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia

Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry

Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry

The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin

Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin

South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke

Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke

The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024