Gaza's pregnant women defy odds to give birth, protect babies
Repeated displacement makes medical care almost impossible.
Fri Jul 12 2024
50,000 pregnant women in Gaza unable to obtain basic health services: UNFPA
According to UNFPA, approximately 5,500 expectant mothers are expected to give birth this month.
Mon Oct 16 2023
China to allow some positive COVID-19 cases to quarantine at home - Sources
Pregnant women, the elderly and people with underlying illnesses will qualify to isolate at home.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Treatment for pregnant women and post-natal services available at PPS
Dr Muhamad Akmal said it is important to ensure the health of these mothers is maintained especially when they have to stay in the PPS.
Fri Oct 28 2022
Permission to accompany pregnant women in labour room subject to certain conditions - MOH
MOH said the permission is subject to certain conditions and strict compliance with the stipulated SOP.
Thu Mar 10 2022
79 per cent of pregnant women who died due to COVID-19 last year were not vaccinated - Health DG
No death involving pregnant women due to COVID-19 infection were reported between January and Feb 15 this year, Dr Noor Hisham said.
Mon Feb 21 2022
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Fri Feb 18 2022
COVID: MOH urges pregnant mothers to get booster dose
Dr Noor Hisham said based on this year's record as of Feb 15, there were no COVID-19 death cases involving pregnant mothers.
Fri Feb 18 2022
Vaccine can protect pregnant women from COVID-19 damage to placenta, fetus - Swiss experts
According to the findings of research teams of the institute, the virus can rapidly multiply and infect human placenta cells.
Sat Nov 06 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: AirAsia to only allow fully vaccinated passengers, South Korea to start COVID-19 vaccination of pregnant women
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Wed Oct 06 2021
Delta increases COVID-19 risks for pregnant women
Here is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
Sat Oct 02 2021
18 pregnant women in Johor died of COVID-19 since start of 2021 - Vidyananthan
Vidyananthan said they are continuously monitoring pregnant women and encouraging them to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Tue Sep 07 2021
CDC recommends pregnant women get COVID-19 vaccine
Pregnant women should be vaccinated against COVID-19, based on a new analysis that did not show increased risk for miscarriage, says CDC.
Thu Aug 12 2021
With rising death rate, pregnant women urged to get vaccinated - Health DG
The MOH has urged pregnant women to get the COVID-19 vaccine to reduce the risk of complications if infected with the virus.
Wed Aug 11 2021
No decision yet on walk-in vaccination for pregnant women
There is no decision yet to allow pregnant women to get their COVID-19 vaccine shots via walk-in, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
Mon Aug 09 2021
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024