![Zika concerns could test Singapore's efforts to boost birth rate Zika concerns could test Singapore's efforts to boost birth rate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/71473254363_zika.jpg)
Zika concerns could test Singapore's efforts to boost birth rate
Economists say concerns about the birth defect could dent the Singapore government's efforts to boost the number of babies born to its citizens.
Wed Sep 07 2016
![Singapore says will no longer isolate Zika patients Singapore says will no longer isolate Zika patients](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41473078728_SingaporeZika.jpg)
Singapore says will no longer isolate Zika patients
Singapore will no longer isolate people who test positive for Zika or are suspected of carrying it, the health ministry said.
Mon Sep 05 2016
![Man with no symptoms spread Zika to sex partner Man with no symptoms spread Zika to sex partner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/61454569366_950x600.jpg)
Man with no symptoms spread Zika to sex partner
US health officials reported the first known case of a man who acquired Zika virus while traveling, showed no symptoms, and infected his female partner during unprotected sex.
Sat Aug 27 2016
![Hong Kong reports first case of Zika virus Hong Kong reports first case of Zika virus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/51456901522_ZikaVirus.jpg)
Hong Kong reports first case of Zika virus
Hong Kong authorities reported the citys first Zika virus infection Thursday, which they described as an imported case of the disease blamed for birth defects.
Fri Aug 26 2016
![Malaysia in constant contact with Singapore to prevent Zika - Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah Malaysia in constant contact with Singapore to prevent Zika - Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/41443195114_DatukDrNoorHisham.jpg)
Malaysia in constant contact with Singapore to prevent Zika - Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah
The health ministry is in constant contact with its Singapore counterpart to exchange latest developments on Zika to take preventive measures.
Sun May 15 2016
![Kajian: Zika boleh mencetuskan gangguan saraf yang teruk Kajian: Zika boleh mencetuskan gangguan saraf yang teruk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/71455156490_Zika.jpg)
Kajian: Zika boleh mencetuskan gangguan saraf yang teruk
Ahli-ahli sains telah mengesahkan bahawa virus Zika yang melanda Amerika Latin boleh juga menyebabkan gangguan saraf yang merbahaya.
Tue Mar 01 2016
![Zika has been linked to birth defects - Now it may be causing paralysis Zika has been linked to birth defects - Now it may be causing paralysis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/81454687632_950x600.jpg)
Zika has been linked to birth defects - Now it may be causing paralysis
This small Colombian city has had five cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome in the past six weeks.
Mon Feb 22 2016
![WHO says will know if Zika causes microcephaly in weeks WHO says will know if Zika causes microcephaly in weeks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/81454119614_ZikaBrazil.jpg)
WHO says will know if Zika causes microcephaly in weeks
The World Health Organization said it would likely take four to eight weeks to establish if there is a causal relationship between the conditions.
Fri Feb 12 2016
![WHO mulls global health emergency declaration on Zika WHO mulls global health emergency declaration on Zika](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/81453795048_ZikaVirus.jpg)
WHO mulls global health emergency declaration on Zika
A 27-year-old man living in Jambi province on Sumatra island who had never travelled overseas had been found to be infected.
Mon Feb 01 2016