![Gaza environmental damage unprecedented, says UN report Gaza environmental damage unprecedented, says UN report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718776311_Gazaenvironmentald.jpg)
Gaza environmental damage unprecedented, says UN report
Water, sanitation and hygiene systems are almost entirely defunct, with Gaza's five wastewater treatment plants shut down, the report found.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![MOH issued 1,639 hygiene and food safety related notices at Ramadan bazaars MOH issued 1,639 hygiene and food safety related notices at Ramadan bazaars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711682707_BazaarRamadan.jpg)
MOH issued 1,639 hygiene and food safety related notices at Ramadan bazaars
The violations include failure to undergo food handler training, absence of typhoid vaccination and non-adherence to food handler attire.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![Over 300,000 Tanzanian children saved from unsafe environment Over 300,000 Tanzanian children saved from unsafe environment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/41467710305_ChildAbuse.jpg)
Over 300,000 Tanzanian children saved from unsafe environment
The children were subjected to child labour, violence, poor hygiene conditions and human trafficking, an official said.
Wed Oct 04 2023
![MEF urges employers to work with MOH in overcoming period poverty MEF urges employers to work with MOH in overcoming period poverty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670713152_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
MEF urges employers to work with MOH in overcoming period poverty
Women's health care in this country needs to be stressed upon and should start from basic self-care such as hygiene during menstruation.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![Power down: Keep an eye on hygiene when preparing raw recipes Power down: Keep an eye on hygiene when preparing raw recipes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665744254_EGGS.jpg)
Power down: Keep an eye on hygiene when preparing raw recipes
Cooking without power may sound apocalyptic, but there are plenty of ways to get creative in the kitchen.
Sun Oct 16 2022
![Europeans prefer paper towels over electric hand dryers Europeans prefer paper towels over electric hand dryers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663905916_PaperTowels.jpg)
Europeans prefer paper towels over electric hand dryers
More than half of Europeans consider paper towels to be the most hygienic way to dry hands, a study reveals.
Fri Sep 23 2022
![Zuraida: Malaysia able to achieve RM23.6b rubber gloves export revenue this year Zuraida: Malaysia able to achieve RM23.6b rubber gloves export revenue this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655522571_ZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
Zuraida: Malaysia able to achieve RM23.6b rubber gloves export revenue this year
Zuraida also said that the need to use rubber gloves, following a global increase in hygiene culture, will simultaneously increase demand.
Wed Aug 03 2022
![Zimbabwe women sew sanitary pads to help keep girls in school Zimbabwe women sew sanitary pads to help keep girls in school](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51658222387_SanitaryPads.jpg)
Zimbabwe women sew sanitary pads to help keep girls in school
Gladys Mukaratirwa realised that local girls were missing school every month because they could not afford disposable hygiene products.
Tue Jul 19 2022
![How women have managed periods throughout history How women have managed periods throughout history](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61653648948_SanitaryPads.jpg)
How women have managed periods throughout history
From rags to tampons, menstrual cups and free-bleeding, here's the history of period products on this Menstrual Hygiene Day.
Sun May 29 2022
![Don't ignore flood-affected school children - NGO Don't ignore flood-affected school children - NGO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41641363538_950x600.jpg)
Don't ignore flood-affected school children - NGO
Yayasan Science to Action urges relevant parties to provide assistance to flood-affected students who will be going back to school soon.
Sat Jan 08 2022
![Over RM4.5 mln spent to assist flood victims - Idris Over RM4.5 mln spent to assist flood victims - Idris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41638595679_IdrisAhmad.jpg)
Over RM4.5 mln spent to assist flood victims - Idris
Apart from food aid, they also distributed basic necessities such as blankets, hygiene and prayer kits, electrical items and cash to those affected.
Sat Jan 01 2022
![JKM spends RM35 mln, mobilises over 3,000 staff to assist flood victims JKM spends RM35 mln, mobilises over 3,000 staff to assist flood victims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639548069_sitizailah.jpg)
JKM spends RM35 mln, mobilises over 3,000 staff to assist flood victims
Siti Zailah said the aid included comforters, mats, blankets, towels, sarong, hygiene kits and other basic necessities.
Wed Dec 29 2021
![AirAsia is travel ready with highest safety and hygiene in place AirAsia is travel ready with highest safety and hygiene in place](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71619772087_TonyFernandes.jpg)
AirAsia is travel ready with highest safety and hygiene in place
AirAsia Group is ready to fly with its operating crew and frontline staff 100 per cent vaccinated, according to Tony Fernandes.
Thu Aug 26 2021
![What we do and don't know about new COVID mutations What we do and don't know about new COVID mutations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51610167197_COVID.jpg)
What we do and don't know about new COVID mutations
Scientists have tracked multiple mutations of Sars-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 since it appeared in China in late 2019.
Sat Jan 09 2021
![Tampons: From intimate hygiene products to objects with a message Tampons: From intimate hygiene products to objects with a message](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71603855326_TAMPON.jpg)
Tampons: From intimate hygiene products to objects with a message
Periods are everywhere and tampons are no longer taboo accessories.
Wed Oct 28 2020