AWANI Tonight: Malaysia faces rising HIV infectiosn among youth
A total of 244 youths aged 18 to 25 were diagnosed with HIV in 2023, marking a 31% rise from 2021. Infectious diseases expert Dr Khairil Erwan Khalid explores the factors driving this trend.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Britain's Duchess of York diagnosed with skin cancer Britain's Duchess of York diagnosed with skin cancer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705888243_TBRoyalFamilys.jpg)
Britain's Duchess of York diagnosed with skin cancer
Sarah Ferguson is diagnosed with malignant melanoma after several moles were removed.
Mon Jan 22 2024
![Actor Andre Braugher had been diagnosed with lung cancer months before death -publicist Actor Andre Braugher had been diagnosed with lung cancer months before death -publicist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702616269_AndreBraugher.jpg)
Actor Andre Braugher had been diagnosed with lung cancer months before death -publicist
Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher, best known for two television roles playing cops was diagnosed with lung cancer months before his death.
Fri Dec 15 2023
![Actor Suzanne Somers dies at 76 Actor Suzanne Somers dies at 76](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697422810_SuzanneSomers.jpg)
Actor Suzanne Somers dies at 76
Suzanne Somers was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000, and announced in late July that it had returned.
Mon Oct 16 2023
![Actor Bruce Willis' 'condition has progressed' to dementia, says family Actor Bruce Willis' 'condition has progressed' to dementia, says family](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81676600712_BruceWillis.jpg)
Actor Bruce Willis' 'condition has progressed' to dementia, says family
Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, his family said.
Fri Feb 17 2023
![Tennis great Chris Evert reveals she is cancer-free Tennis great Chris Evert reveals she is cancer-free](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674023493_ChrisEvert.jpg)
Tennis great Chris Evert reveals she is cancer-free
Evert began chemotherapy in January 2022 after she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Wed Jan 18 2023
![Tennis great Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer Tennis great Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41672710293_MartinaNavratilova.jpg)
Tennis great Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer
Martina Navratilova has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer, though a representative described the prognosis as "good".
Tue Jan 03 2023
![Teacher with stage 4 cancer graduates with PhD, aims to inspire his students Teacher with stage 4 cancer graduates with PhD, aims to inspire his students](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81669812042_SyahrinAwang.jpg)
Teacher with stage 4 cancer graduates with PhD, aims to inspire his students
A teacher from Beaufort was determined to complete his PhD degree in order to be an inspiration to his students, even after being diagnosed with stage four lymphoma.
Wed Nov 30 2022
![Singer Roberta Flack can no longer sing after ALS diagnosis Singer Roberta Flack can no longer sing after ALS diagnosis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61668569230_RobertaFlack.jpg)
Singer Roberta Flack can no longer sing after ALS diagnosis
Grammy-winning musician Roberta Flack, whose hits include "Killing Me Softly with His Song," has been diagnosed with ALS.
Wed Nov 16 2022
![Spanish baby gets pioneering intestine transplant Spanish baby gets pioneering intestine transplant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51665550521_MADRID.jpg)
Spanish baby gets pioneering intestine transplant
Emma had been diagnosed with intestinal failure when she was just one month old because her intestine was too short.
Wed Oct 12 2022
![Queen Margrethe of Denmark diagnosed with COVID after attending funeral Queen Margrethe of Denmark diagnosed with COVID after attending funeral](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51663818196_QueenMargrethe.jpg)
Queen Margrethe of Denmark diagnosed with COVID after attending funeral
The 82-year-old head of state, who has been on the throne for half a century, has cancelled her appointments for the week.
Thu Sep 22 2022
![Jane Fonda says she has started chemo for a 'treatable' cancer Jane Fonda says she has started chemo for a 'treatable' cancer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662160125_JaneFonda.jpg)
Jane Fonda says she has started chemo for a 'treatable' cancer
Jane Fonda said she had been diagnosed with a "very treatable" form of lymphoma and started a six-month chemotherapy.
Mon Sep 05 2022
![Tunku Khadijah laid to rest Tunku Khadijah laid to rest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660655649_TBTUNKHADIJAH.jpg)
Tunku Khadijah laid to rest
Tunku Khadijah was diagnosed with advanced stage of lung cancer early this year.
Tue Aug 16 2022
![Oldest patient yet cured of HIV after stem cell transplant: Researchers Oldest patient yet cured of HIV after stem cell transplant: Researchers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51658986564_StemCell.jpg)
Oldest patient yet cured of HIV after stem cell transplant: Researchers
As well as being the oldest, the patient has also had HIV the longest, having been diagnosed in 1988.
Thu Jul 28 2022
![Justin Bieber is showing early signs of recovery, surgeon says Justin Bieber is showing early signs of recovery, surgeon says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654918308_justinbieber.jpg)
Justin Bieber is showing early signs of recovery, surgeon says
Bieber disclosed that he had been diagnosed with a virus that left half of his face paralysed.
Mon Jun 13 2022