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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
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

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

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