INSIGHT - In Gaza, starving children fill hospital wards as famine looms
There are widespread shortages of food, medicines and clean water in Gaza, doctors and aid agencies say.
Sat Mar 23 2024
Two wards of Pantai Hospital catch fire, no casualties reported
A fire broke out at two empty wards of Pantai Hospital in Persiaran Raja Muda Musa, Port Klang last night.
Mon Oct 11 2021
Private hospitals to assist in Sarawak as cases increase
The total number of categories four and five in the ICU and wards will soon increase beyond the available space within the public hospitals.
Wed Sep 22 2021
COVID: GKV STF frees up more beds in public, private hospitals
The capacity of beds in public and private hospitals treating COVID-19 patients in the Greater Klang Valley (GKV) area will be increased by repurposing some areas in the hospital into patient wards.
Thu Aug 05 2021
Increase hospital isolation wards to avoid airborne COVID-19 infections - Experts
Ventilation in wards or halls of COVID-19 hospitals or treatment centres is of utmost importance.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital COVID-19 wards 98 per cent full
The use of 11 COVID-19 wards at Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital (HRPZ II) has reached 98 per cent, hospital director Datuk Dr Selasawati Ghazali said.
Mon May 24 2021
Use of Melaka Hospital ICU beds at warning level
Rahmad says the situation forced additional ICU beds to be placed in regular wards.
Mon May 24 2021
COVID: MOH needs two weeks to prepare, so stay at home - Health DG
The Health Ministry (MOH) needs a period of two weeks to make the necessary preparation to contain the COVID-19 transmission in the country.
Sat May 22 2021
Jordan health minister sacked after oxygen outage kills seven COVID-19 patients
The oxygen failure on Saturday hit intensive care, maternity and coronavirus wards in the new Salt government hospital in Amman.
Sat Mar 13 2021
COVID-19: Malaysia to receive Alpha ventilators worth RM2 million
Malaysia hospitals will receive a donation of up to RM2 million worth of Alpha ventilators, supporting patients with severe respiratory distress in intensive care unit (ICU) wards.
Wed Feb 17 2021
Catnip leaves kitties feline groovy, wards off mosquitoes: Study
Researchers find that catnip and silver vine, an even more potent herb found in the mountains of Japan and China, ward off mosquitoes.
Sun Jan 24 2021
HKL fire extinguished, services unaffected - Hospital director
Patients and staff were allowed to return to their respective wards at 12.48 am today once the fire was completely put out.
Sun Sep 20 2020
Mitra the robot helps COVID patients in India speak to loved ones
A tablet attached to Mitra's chest allows patients to see loved ones, as well as medical staff unable to access the wards.
Fri Sep 18 2020
N95 face masks priority for healthcare personnel in ICU, COVID-19 wards - Noor Hisham
Healthcare personnel in normal clinics can use a three-layer face mask when not dealing with COVID-19 patients.
Mon Apr 20 2020
COVID-19: 138 MOH healthcare workers tested positive, none linked to handling of patients
None of those workers was infected due to the handling of patients at COVID-19 wards or ICU at the ministrys healthcare facilities.
Fri Apr 03 2020
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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