![Deaths due to hemorrhagic stroke on the rise Deaths due to hemorrhagic stroke on the rise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61685526214_BrainScan.jpg)
Deaths due to hemorrhagic stroke on the rise
Haemorrhagic stroke is more deadly as it can happen in an instant due to the drastic rise in pressure in the brain.
Sat Jul 13 2024
![Dengue cases up with five deaths in epid week 27 Dengue cases up with five deaths in epid week 27](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719401136_MosquitoAEDES.jpg)
Dengue cases up with five deaths in epid week 27
Dengue fever cases rose to 2,805 in the 27th Epidemiological Week compared to 2,788 cases the previous week, with five deaths.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![UN aid chief concerned by possible expansion of Gaza war UN aid chief concerned by possible expansion of Gaza war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715331931_MartinGriffiths.jpg)
UN aid chief concerned by possible expansion of Gaza war
Martin Griffiths expressed concern about the potential for further tragedies and deaths in the West Bank and threat of conflict in Lebanon.
Sat Jun 29 2024
![Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718852895_Muslimpilgrims.jpg)
Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate
Hundreds of the pilgrims who died in fierce heat at this year's haj were not officially registered with the Saudi authorities.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![EXPLAINER - How extreme heat threatens health and safety EXPLAINER - How extreme heat threatens health and safety](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686906115_Beijingheatwave.jpg)
EXPLAINER - How extreme heat threatens health and safety
Experts say more deaths occur earlier in the summer when people's bodies have not had a chance to acclimatize to the season.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Malaysia joins global leaders in lifestyle medicine, signs Doha Declaration Malaysia joins global leaders in lifestyle medicine, signs Doha Declaration](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717986095_SivaneswaranPoobalas.jpg)
Malaysia joins global leaders in lifestyle medicine, signs Doha Declaration
The Doha Declaration calls for urgent global action to address the NCD crisis, which accounts for 7 out of 10 deaths worldwide.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![Rains cause quarry collapse in remote Indian region, cyclone deaths reach 23 Rains cause quarry collapse in remote Indian region, cyclone deaths reach 23](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716955624_stonequarrycollap.jpg)
Rains cause quarry collapse in remote Indian region, cyclone deaths reach 23
Rescue workers used heavy-duty excavators to cut through stone slabs while battling heavy rain and loose soil at the site.
Wed May 29 2024
![US says latest Rafah deaths won't change Israel policy, military aid US says latest Rafah deaths won't change Israel policy, military aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676090392_JohnKirby.jpg)
US says latest Rafah deaths won't change Israel policy, military aid
The Biden administration said it was closely monitoring the probe into a deadly Israeli airstrike it called tragic.
Wed May 29 2024
![Dengue cases drop to 2, 237 in ME17, no deaths reported - Health DG Dengue cases drop to 2, 237 in ME17, no deaths reported - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71681298026_MosquitoAEDES.jpg)
Dengue cases drop to 2, 237 in ME17, no deaths reported - Health DG
Health DG advises the public to avoid being outdoors during peak of Aedes mosquito bites - in the early morning and late afternoon.
Fri May 03 2024
![World Central Kitchen to resume Gaza aid after staff deaths in Israeli strike World Central Kitchen to resume Gaza aid after staff deaths in Israeli strike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712289986_TBGazaStripjpg.jpg)
World Central Kitchen to resume Gaza aid after staff deaths in Israeli strike
The charity said it had 276 trucks with the equivalent of almost 8 million meals ready to enter through the Rafah Crossing.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public health. Here's why Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public health. Here's why](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713510828_publichealthWEF.jpg)
Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public health. Here's why
Some 70% of deaths globally attributes to four lifestyle behaviours: physical inactivity, poor diet, excess alcohol consumption and smoking.
Sat Apr 20 2024
![Dietary supplement leaves 4 dead, 100 sick in Japan Dietary supplement leaves 4 dead, 100 sick in Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711626620_tbbenikoji.jpg)
Dietary supplement leaves 4 dead, 100 sick in Japan
The manufacturer Kobayashi Pharmaceutical confirmed the deaths linked to its red yeast rice dietary supplements.
Thu Mar 28 2024
![Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow, UN says Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow, UN says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710327238_JamesChinomba.jpg)
Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow, UN says
The world is still behind in the goal of reducing preventable deaths of children who died before their fifth birthday.
Wed Mar 13 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Reducing traffic accidents and deaths: Addressing human, environmental and vehicle factors [COLUMNIST] Reducing traffic accidents and deaths: Addressing human, environmental and vehicle factors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41708307851_TBKeretaterbakar.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Reducing traffic accidents and deaths: Addressing human, environmental and vehicle factors
Malaysia is very dependent on private vehicles, and therefore more efforts must be made to guarantee the health and safety of road users.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Dengue cases down; Four deaths reported in ME07 - Health DG Dengue cases down; Four deaths reported in ME07 - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51685174707_wabakdenggisandak.jpg)
Dengue cases down; Four deaths reported in ME07 - Health DG
Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said the cumulative number of dengue fever cases reported up to ME07 was 25,541 cases.
Tue Feb 27 2024