Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 3) — Pandemic Lessons: Prevent Vaccine Inequity
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Vanessa Daniel, Acting Director of the Southeast Asia Regional Office for the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) which is a non-profit which seeks to ensure treatment for neglected diseases are available, affordable, and adapted to the communities who need them.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Police seize drugs worth RM13.5 million following raid on house in Puchong, Selangor
The suspect also used a modified car compartment capable of concealing up to 80kg of drugs to evade authorities' detection, police said.
Wed Jun 19 2024
UN General Assembly declares 2025 as int'l year of peace, trust
The resolution calls on the international community to resolve conflicts through inclusive dialogue and negotiation.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Mother pleads guilty to charge of feeding baby milk mixed with drugs
The woman and her husband are jointly charged with abusing their son by giving him milk mixed with water containing Methamphetamine.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Exist vocalist Mamat faces additional drug charges
Mohd Ali Kamarudin faced additional charges in separate courts today, for the possession and self-administering of methamphetamine.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Malaysian drug lord to be prosecuted in Thailand - Ayob Khan
According to Thai police, the 39-year-old M'sian, an alleged drug dealer and a key member of a drug syndicate, had been in hiding in Laos.
Mon Jan 08 2024
Drug syndicate leader among 10 held in special op in Sabah - deputy IGP
All the suspects, aged between 36 and 48, were arrested yesterday under a special operation at 2.30 am.
Tue Dec 26 2023
'Datuk' businessman among five charged with trafficking over 23.5 kg of ecstasy
The men are jointly charged with trafficking the drugs in powder and pill forms.
Mon Dec 04 2023
Yasin acquitted, discharged of drug related charges
Judge Faiz Dziyauddin also ordered Muhammad Yasin Sulaiman to be placed at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta
Wed Nov 29 2023
Couple gets death sentence commuted to 30 years jail for trafficking drugs
A former mechanic and a former cosmetician who were found guilty of two counts of trafficking drugs, escaped the gallows today after the Court of Appeal commuted their death sentence to life imprisonm
Wed Nov 22 2023
Unemployed man charged with trafficking in 70kg cannabis, having pistol
Muhammad Hafizi Seman was charged with trafficking in the drug at a rubber plantation area.
Fri Nov 10 2023
PDRM sets up task force to probe death of student near entertainment centre
The female victim was found unconscious on the roadside near an entertainment centre and later confirmed dead.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Drug ring using courier to sell syabu abroad 'unplugged' in Kulai
The drug trafficking syndicate hid the drugs in LED light sockets and used courier services to distribute it to overseas markets.
Wed Oct 11 2023
INSIGHT - Wegovy, other weight-loss drugs scrutinized over reports of suicidal thoughts
Patients described suicidal or panicked feelings that came on quickly after either starting the medicine or increasing the dosage.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Customs Dept foils attempt to smuggle drugs worth RM2 mil at KLIA
Wong Pun Sian said a total of 60 green packages containing methamphetamine were found during an inspection.
Fri Sep 29 2023