Nearly RM10 bln spent to treat non-communicable diseases - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the amount was an estimate based on the expenditure in 2017 and the report was published last year.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Non-communicable diseases cause 74 pct of global deaths: WHO
Heart disease, cancer, diabetes and respiratory disease now outnumber infectious diseases as the top killers globally, said the report.
Thu Sep 22 2022
National health screening in July to detect non-communicable diseases - Khairy
The MOH will launch a National Health Screening initiative this July to detect non-communicable diseases (NCD) in this country, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Fri May 27 2022
MOH to focus on managing NCD epidemic - Khairy
The MOH can focus on managing the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) epidemic now that the COVID-19 pandemic has been brought under control, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Malaysia to align its strategic plans for NCDs with WHO's implementation road map
Malaysia will align its National Strategic Plans for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and upcoming White Paper on the Future of Healthcare with the WHO's Implementation Road Map.
Thu Jan 27 2022
7 of top 10 killers pre-COVID were non-communicable diseases: WHO
Heart disease has been the world's leading cause of death for the last 20 years.
Thu Dec 10 2020
Non-communicable diseases cost nearly RM9 bln in annual productivity losses - Health DG
Unhealthy diet contributed to two-thirds (68.9 per cent) of the costs of lost productivity due to premature deaths.
Tue Sep 08 2020
More than 70 per cent COVID-19 deaths in Malaysia had comorbidities - Expert
The risk of contracting COVID-19 is higher in people with weak immune defences and could further be compromised in chronic conditions such as heart and lung diseases as well as diabetes.
Wed Apr 29 2020
Recruit South-East Asia's youth in the fight against chronic disease
Increasing longevity, urbanization and poor lifestyles are contributing to a massive increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in South-East Asia.
Wed May 10 2017
73 percent of deaths among Malaysians are caused by non-communicable diseases - MOH
The Ministry of Health (MOH) estimates that 73 per cent of deaths among Malaysians are caused by non-communicable diseases.
Thu Apr 06 2017
5 ways Asia can arm itself against future epidemics
It's likely that soon non-communicable diseases will kill more Asians than infectious diseases like HIV, TB and malaria.
Wed Jun 01 2016
Budget 2016: No GST on medicines for non-communicable diseases
Zero-rating of medicines for non-communicable diseases is among the seven measures to improve GST treatment, effective Jan 1, next year.
Fri Oct 23 2015
Failing to control diets, more Malaysians suffer from diabetes
The percentage of Malaysians diagnosed with diabetes has increased year-on-year, causing alarm to the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Wed Aug 19 2015
Health Ministry blamed over 'explosion' of non-communicable diseases
The Health Ministry has allegedly failed to address the alarming increase in non-communicable, or chronic, diseases (NCD) in the country.
Mon Sep 30 2013
Malaysians face danger of serious NCD if they do no lead healthy lifestyle
According to WHO in 2008, 63 per cent of the 57 million deaths due to diseases worldwide was because of non-communicable diseases.
Sat Jul 20 2013
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024