820,000 FORM ONE FEMALE STUDENTS YET TO RECEIVE HPV JAB
KUALA LUMPUR, The Ministry of Health (MOH) is currently in the process of procuring vaccines to make up for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for 820,000 Form 1 girls who missed out.Deputy Minister Lukanisman Awang Saun said the global disrupt…
Surigao City vax drive to shield 6K seniors from pneumonia, influenza
Surigao City began a regular vaccination program Monday (Oct. 16) to protect its senior citizens from common respiratory infections. Robbie Ruaya, the city’s information officer, said more than 6,000 senior citizens, including those from the far-flung…
BATU PAHAT, ALOR GAJAH RECORD UNHEALTHY AIR
Batu Pahat in Johor and Alor Gajah, Melaka, recorded unhealthy air as of 10 am today with Air Pollutant Index (API) readings of 152 and 151, respectively.Based on the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) website operated by the Department of E…
ALOR GAJAH, BATU PAHAT STILL RECORD UNHEALTHY AIR
Alor Gajah in Melaka and Batu Pahat, in Johor, continued to record unhealthy air as of 4 pm today with Air Pollutant Index (API) readings of 155 and 154 respectively.Based on the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) website operated by the Dep…
STIGMA, DISCRIMINATION ‘PREVENTS’ ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND CARE – ZALIHA
The stigma and discrimination associated with mental health and care are among the main obstacles preventing access to good treatment and mental care treatment, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.In a statement today in conjunction with World Ment…
DOH-Bicol targets 200K seniors for flu vaccination
The Department of Health in the Bicol Region is urging senior citizens to get vaccinated for added protection against illnesses, especially pneumonia and flu. In an interview on Thursday, Dr. Ernie Vera, DOH-Center for Health Development-5 (DOH CHD Bi…
RABIES: GOV’T TARGETS TO VACCINATE 40,000 PETS IN SAWARAK THIS YEAR
The government is targeting to vaccinate 40,000 pets in Sarawak this year in an effort to curb the spread of rabies.Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Chan Foong Hin said as of Sept 7, 27,668 pets in the state had been vaccinated.“A total o…
A CLOSER LOOK AT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
World Alzheimer’s Day which falls on Sept 21 every year calls for an opportunity to explore the realm of Alzheimer’s Disease, debunk misconceptions and offer insights into early detection and effective care.Sunway Medical Centre Geriatrician Consultant…
ESTABLISHMENT OF GERIATRIC CENTRE WILL SUPPORT SENIOR-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEM – EXPERT
The establishment of a geriatric centre is very important in building a quality health system that is friendly to the elderly, according to Dr A’isyah Che Rahimi, a lecturer at Universiti Sains Malaysia’s School of Medical Sciences.
She said the big…
TWO BOLD STRATEGIES TO FURTHER IMPROVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES
The government will implement two vital strategies under its Big Bold Strengthening Healthcare Services measure to transform healthcare service delivery.
The first strategy will focus on rejuvenating the healthcare service, while the second strategy…
Bangladesh posts 21 new deaths from dengue fever
At least 21 people died of dengue in Bangladesh on Saturday, a single-day high since the health authorities started record-keeping in 2000, taking the total death toll to 618. According to the Directorate General of Health Services, of the new deaths,…
BE ALERT OF MONKEYPOX SYMPTOMS – PERAK EXCO
Residents in the state are advised to seek immediate treatment at the nearest clinic or hospital if they have monkeypox-like (mpox) symptoms.State Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman, A. Sivane…