INSIGHT - Before Kolkata doctor rape, an unmet promise to keep physicians safe
Five years ago, the government of West Bengal state in India pledged to clamp down on violence against doctors.
Fri Sep 06 2024
South Korea opens hotline to support doctors defying walkout
The health minister said hotline is to support physicians who faced harassment or peer pressure if they chose not to join a mass walkout.
Tue Mar 12 2024
EXPLAINER - Why are South Korean trainee doctors on strike over medical school quotas?
Trainee doctors say the government needs to address pay and working conditions first before boosting the number of physicians.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Austria mourns suicide of doctor targetted by anti-vaccine campaigners
The doctor's death reflected a broader trend of threats against medical staff, the Austrian physicians' association said.
Mon Aug 01 2022
US Vice President Harris tests positive for COVID-19
After consultation with her physicians, Harris was prescribed and has taken antiviral drug Paxlovid, her press secretary said.
Wed Apr 27 2022
Malaysia referred to world-renowned ulama on fatwa over vaccination - Dr Zulkifli
The forum featured nine panelists comprising muftis, university lecturers, preachers and physicians.
Fri Feb 26 2021
Vegan vs Mediterranean: Which diet is the best for weight loss?
Forget olive oil, fragrant herbs and stuffed vegetables, the Mediterranean diet could soon be overtaken by the vegan diet.
Tue Feb 09 2021
Placement of doctors in S'wak based on expertise and requirement
There were requests for 361 specialist doctors to fill vacancies in hospital facilities in the state, including 30 family physicians.
Tue Sep 15 2020
Traditional remedies only used to complement COVID-19 recovery process - Dr Noor Hisham
The use of herbal remedies and traditional methods recommended by the physicians from China can be used only to complement the recovery process and is not a specific treatment for COVID-19 patients.
Thu Apr 30 2020
COVID-19: Need for PPE donations, current supply can only last two weeks
Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the supply of PPE to protect frontline personnel was still needed as it was one of the disposable items used daily.
Tue Apr 14 2020
Pakistan doctor dies amid strike threat over lack of protection
His death highlights the danger to physicians who have threatened to strike unless access to protection equipment improves.
Mon Mar 23 2020
Malaysia needs more emergency physicians, says Dr Hilmi
Malaysia needs more emergency physicians for its emergency medical services to be run effectively, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya.
Mon Oct 12 2015
New app offers Siri-like response to health questions
HealthTap is an application that taps into the brainpower of some 50,000 licensed physicians to respond to users' medical questions.
Sun Nov 03 2013
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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