Polio vaccination targets surpassed for Gaza children, WHO says
Day three of a mass campaign, and had inoculated about a quarter of children under 10, for polio vaccinations in Gaza.
Wed Sep 04 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
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
UN sounds 'red alert' on global immunization backslide
The pandemic "compelled parents and families to pick between putting food on the table and getting their children vaccinated, WHO said.
Sat Jul 16 2022
WHO says monkeypox 'containable' as more govts start limited vaccinations
The moves came as authorities investigated 237 suspected and confirmed cases of the virus in 19 countries since early May.
Wed May 25 2022
With carrot and stick, China presses ahead with COVID-19 vaccinations for elderly
Officials say some of the elderly worry about potential post-vaccination reactions or deem the shots unnecessary.
Fri Apr 01 2022
Hong Kong leader urges vaccinations as COVID infections swamp city
A total of 29,381 new COVID-19 infections and 196 deaths were reported in Hong Kong today.
Fri Mar 11 2022
MPs debate control price of COVID-19 test kits, vaccination issues
Issues relating to the rising prices of COVID-19 detection self-test kits as well as vaccinations were among matters raised by MPs during the debate on the Royal Address at the Dewan Rakyat today.
Wed Mar 02 2022
COVID-19: Unvaccinated patients' death rate higher than those with booster shots
The death rate for unvaccinated COVID-19 patients is significantly higher compared to those who have completed their vaccinations and those with booster shots.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Hong Kong parents rush to vaccinate children as COVID surges
Health authorities have identified the elderly and young children as high risk, encouraging vaccinations.
Sat Feb 19 2022
No placebos used in vaccinations under PICK - MOH
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed that no placebos are being used in the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK).
Wed Jan 26 2022
England opens COVID booster jab programme to 16 and 17-year-olds
England's health service said it will expand its COVID-19 booster vaccination programme to include 16 and 17-year-olds from Monday.
Sun Jan 16 2022
Australia COVID-19 infections hit 1 million as Omicron drives record surge
Australia is now suffering record infections as the country begins to live with the virus after higher vaccinations.
Mon Jan 10 2022
Omicron's march revives urgent global calls for vaccinations
Authorities globally have imposed new restrictions and stepped up inoculation efforts as Omicron emerges as the dominant strain of the virus.
Wed Dec 22 2021
EU approves first COVID-19 jab for kids aged 5 and up
Only a handful of countries had previously given the nod for coronavirus vaccinations in younger children.
Fri Nov 26 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024