McDonald's US head vows to improve safety after E. coli outbreak, more cases expected
The outbreak has sickened people across the U.S. West and Midwest, with 10 hospitalized due to serious complications.
Wed Oct 23 2024
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years
The outbreak has spread from Congo to Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, prompting action from WHO.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Contaminated water suspected in Tenom acute gastroenteritis outbreak
The Sabah Health Department has confirmed that 191 residents in the Tenom district have contracted Acute Gastroenteritis.
Mon Jun 17 2024
'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
Oxford starts human testing of Nipah virus vaccine
Nipah was first identified about 25 years ago in Malaysia and has led to outbreaks in Bangladesh, India and Singapore.
Thu Jan 11 2024
WHO says it was forced to move medical supplies from southern Gaza warehouse
WHO officials said many residents of Gaza unable to access clean water and sanitation they are concerned about a major disease outbreak.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Disease could be bigger killer than bombs in Gaza - WHO
WHO's Margaret Harris repeated concerns about a rise in outbreaks of infectious diseases, particularly diarrhoeal diseases.
Tue Nov 28 2023
WHO asks China for details on outbreaks of respiratory illness
Chinese authorities from National Health Commission held a press conference on Nov. 13 to report an increase of respiratory disease.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Rising temperatures, longer monsoon drive Bangladesh's worst dengue outbreak
Most people who get dengue do not have symptoms, so the number of cases may be far higher than the reported numbers, experts said.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Palestinians clash with Abbas' West Bank forces after Gaza hospital strike
The outbreak of West Bank protests highlights long-simmering Palestinian anger against Mahmoud Abbas.
Wed Oct 18 2023
Dengue: Why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around the world?
Not only is the number of new infections steadily rising around the world, but outbreaks are becoming larger and less predictable.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Bangladesh dengue deaths top 1,000 in worst outbreak
At least 1,017 people have died so far in 2023 and nearly 209,000 infected, the data showed, making this the deadliest year.
Tue Oct 03 2023
Stop campaigning if there is a Covid-19 outbreak - Dr Zaliha
Members of the public are told to be on the alert if there are symptoms such as putting on a facemask and taking healthcare measures.
Tue Aug 08 2023
No direct evidence COVID started in Wuhan lab - US intelligence report
The report said the agencies had not found evidence of a specific incident that could have caused the outbreak.
Mon Jun 26 2023
PM Lee return to work after recovering from COVID-19
Lee Hsien Loong had tested positive for COVID-19 for the first time since the outbreak hit the Island-city shore in 2020 on May 22.
Mon May 29 2023
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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