Lower number of weekly new cases, says Health DG
The number of new Covid-19 cases in the country dropped by 2.5% to 18,606 cases for Epidemiological Week 47 (ME 47/2022) which is from Nov 20 to 26 compared to…
Identical twins do the double as doctors in the house
A pair of identical twins have achieved their dream of becoming doctors after they both graduated in medicine at Universiti Putra Malaysia today. The source of inspiration for 25-year-old twins…
Health DG: Lower weekly COVID new cases
New cases of Covid-19 in the country dropped 2.5% to 18,606 cases for Epidemiological Week 47 (ME 47/2022), which is from Nov 20 to 26, compared to 19,083 cases in…
Malaysia’s first public-private child care centre opens in Penang
A new public-private child care centre is set to open in Batu Kawan, Penang, in December 2022, borne of a joint partnership between Micron Technology, an industry leader in innovative…
Understanding and managing type 1 diabetes in children
Babies and young children sleep and drink a lot. But if your child is suddenly much drowsier or thirstier than usual, it could be a symptom of type 1 diabetes…
New Covid-19 cases down by 17.2%, recoveries down by 19.6%
The number of new Covid-19 cases dropped by 17.2% last week to 19,083 from 23,045 recorded the week before, says health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. In his update for…
Two-thirds of Malaysians haven’t taken eye screening for over a year
With vision impairment increasing in Asia, optometrists at the third Asia Optometric Congress (AOC) have stressed on the importance of better eye care and the implementation of a stronger eye…
Southeast Asian healthcare providers resolve cost pressures with single-speciality hospitals
Spending on healthcare in Southeast Asia is rising amidst inflation and the prevalence of non-communicable diseases. The 2020 INSEAD study showed that the region’s healthcare expenditure will grow to US$740…
Lung cancer and the importance of early detection
When it comes to lung cancer, there is a common misconception that it can only affect certain people such as those who are of an older age or those with…
COVID-19 wave, including Omicron XBB variant under control
The wave of COVID-19 infections, including the Omicron XBB variant in this country is under control, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. He said the situation was a result of the…