Deadly childhood diseases rise in Ethiopia's Tigray as war hampers vaccinations
Deadly diseases such as measles, tetanus and whooping cough are on the rise in Ethiopia's Tigray region after vaccination rates plunged.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Immunisation for year one pupils available at govt health facilities
Parents and guardians of Year One pupils are urged to get the scheduled immunisation for their children from the nearest health facilities.
Fri May 15 2020
Diphtheria: Ensure child gets 5-in-1 antigen vaccines
Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the diphtheria vaccine is contained in the 5-in-1 DTaP-IPV//Hib vaccine to prevent infections such as diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio and haemophilus influenza
Thu Jun 23 2016
Parents must ensure children are immunised against diphtheria - Health DG
Currently diphtheria immunisation was included in the series of five vaccines namely Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio and Haemophilus Influenza Type B.
Wed Jan 06 2016
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025