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More than just the flu: Get to know pneumonia, Malaysia's leading cause of death

More than just the flu: Get to know pneumonia, Malaysia's leading cause of death

The surge in pneumonia-related deaths to Malaysia's ageing population, delays in seeking medical care, and low vaccination rates.
Sun Mar 09 2025
Pope Francis had two respiratory 'insufficiencies', back on ventilation, Vatican says

Pope Francis had two respiratory 'insufficiencies', back on ventilation, Vatican says

Pope Francis is again receiving "non-invasive, mechanical ventilation" to help with his breathing, according to the Vatican.
Tue Mar 04 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia - what does that mean?

Pope Francis has double pneumonia - what does that mean?

The pope is especially prone to lung infections because as a young adult he had pleurisy and part of one lung removed.
Sat Mar 01 2025
Pope Francis, two weeks into hospital stay, continues slow recovery

Pope Francis, two weeks into hospital stay, continues slow recovery

Vatican says the pontiff's condition "continued to show improvement" but his prognosis remains guarded due to a complex clinical picture.
Fri Feb 28 2025
Pope Francis remains critical and has 'slight' kidney issue, Vatican says

Pope Francis remains critical and has 'slight' kidney issue, Vatican says

The Vatican describes the pope's infection as "complex", saying it is being caused by two or more microorganisms.
Mon Feb 24 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Taiwan's Barbie Hsu, hugely popular in East Asia, dies of flu

Taiwan's Barbie Hsu, hugely popular in East Asia, dies of flu

Taiwanese actor Barbie Hsu has died of influenza-induced pneumonia at 48, according to her sister.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf

Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf

All the pilgrims who died had time to perform wukuf worship and most of them died from heart disease, pneumonia and blood infection.
Thu Jun 20 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
Legionnaires' disease alert issued for Sydney CBD

Legionnaires' disease alert issued for Sydney CBD

People can be exposed to the bacteria if contaminated water particles from a cooling system are emitted into the air and breathed in.
Wed Jan 03 2024
What do we know about China’s respiratory illness surge?

What do we know about China’s respiratory illness surge?

The rise in respiratory illnesses comes as China braces for its first winter season since lifting COVID-19 restrictions December last year.
Sat Dec 02 2023
China ministry seeks more fever clinics to combat respiratory illness surge

China ministry seeks more fever clinics to combat respiratory illness surge

Cases among children are appearing especially high in Beijing and Liaoning province, where hospitals are warning of long waits.
Mon Nov 27 2023
WHO asks China for details on outbreaks of respiratory illness

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
William Friedkin, acclaimed 'Exorcist' director, dead at 87

William Friedkin, acclaimed 'Exorcist' director, dead at 87

He died at his home from heart failure and pneumonia, said a spokesperson for Creative Artists Agency.
Tue Aug 08 2023
Free pneumococcal vaccine for children born in 2018, 2019 - Dr Zaliha

Free pneumococcal vaccine for children born in 2018, 2019 - Dr Zaliha

The pneumococcal vaccine protects against the Streptococcus pneumoniae or pneumococcus bacterial infection.
Wed May 31 2023
South Korean police prepare for 'worst-case scenarios' ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling

South Korean police prepare for 'worst-case scenarios' ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling

South Korea's Constitutional Court rules whether to oust or reinstate impeached President Yoon Suk-Yeol.
Mon Mar 10 2025
[COLUMNIST] From checklists to impact: Strengthening MyPCVE with evidence & expertise

[COLUMNIST] From checklists to impact: Strengthening MyPCVE with evidence & expertise

IOOI drives evidence-based research, refining training and ensuring expertise is applied through standardised frameworks.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Number of flood evacuees rises in Sabah

Number of flood evacuees rises in Sabah

The flood situation in Sabah has worsened, while the number of evacuees housed in relief centres in Sarawak remains unchanged tonight.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Trump says government shutdown is possible, but expects to avert it

Trump says government shutdown is possible, but expects to avert it

Donald Trump remains hopeful that a temporary funding bill will secure enough votes for approval.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Ringgit opens stronger on higher expectation of US rate cut

Ringgit opens stronger on higher expectation of US rate cut

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says the US DXY dropped to 103.830 points, suggesting an upside potential for the ringgit.
Mon Mar 10 2025
MOE bans sale of vape-like candies in schools - Fadhlina

MOE bans sale of vape-like candies in schools - Fadhlina

The Education Ministry would take strict action against any party found selling food that could endanger students' safety.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Mark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister

Mark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister

Mark Carney won with 86 pct of votes, defeating ex-Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in a race with nearly 152,000 party members voting.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Modern slavery cases in Britain reach record high

Modern slavery cases in Britain reach record high

The real number of people living in modern slavery in Britain is estimated to be around 130,000, according to a human rights group.
Sun Mar 09 2025
What are Southeast Asia's scam centres, and why are they being dismantled?

What are Southeast Asia's scam centres, and why are they being dismantled?

Scam centres, particularly those in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar run illegal online schemes to defraud people.
Sun Mar 09 2025
Using gender lens in drug decriminalisation efforts

Using gender lens in drug decriminalisation efforts

Decriminalising drugs would help all, especially women, who are among the worst impacted despite being less likely to use drugs.
Sun Mar 09 2025