UK's Queen Camilla suffering from chest infection, Buckingham Palace says
Queen Camilla is forced to pull out of her planned engagements this week due to a chest infection.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Twelfth monkey death at Hong Kong zoo, soil infection blamed
The monkeys died due to Melioidosis, a bacterial infection, which can affect both humans and animals.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir, 99, hospitalised with respiratory infection
A court hearing for a defamation case was postponed after Tun Dr Mahathir's lawyer said he was admitted to the National Heart Institute.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Elderly urged to get influenza vaccine to avoid serious infections
'Flu' is actually short for 'influenza,' leading many to mistakenly view it as just a regular cold.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Consider This Preventing HIV with PrEP - Harmonising Health & Faith
In Muslim-majority Malaysia, implementing public health initiatives like PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) to prevent HIV infection required more than just medical planning. It demanded thoughtful consideration, the involvement of religious leaders, and careful communication to align with Islamic principles. As Malaysia integrates PrEP into its primary healthcare system, it’s setting a precedent that could serve as a model for other Muslim-majority countries. Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Anita Suleiman, President of the College of Public Health Medicine at the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. She’s also the former Director of the Disease Control Division at the Ministry of Health, and has been widely credited as the architect of Malaysia’s PrEP programme.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Malaysia recorded 49,992 Hepatitis B cases over past decade, says MOH
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection, specifically the Hepatitis A, B, C, D, or E viruses.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf
All the pilgrims who died had time to perform wukuf worship and most of them died from heart disease, pneumonia and blood infection.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000
If not treated promptly, it can lead to soft tissue damage, respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure and multi-organ failure.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Malaysia's former PM Mahathir discharged from hospital after infection
Ex-PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the IJN on Jan 26 for treatment of infection and observation.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Norway King needs permanent pacemaker
King Harald V is said to be recovering from the infection, but his heart rate remains low, so a permanent pacemaker is therefore necessary.
Tue Mar 05 2024
King's Harald's health is improving - Norwegian Royal Palace
Norwegian King Harald V who is currently undergoing treatment at Sultanah Maliha Hospital (HSM) in Langkawi, Malaysia is recovering from an infection, said the Norwegian Royal Palace.
Thu Feb 29 2024
Malaysia's ex-PM Mahathir still in hospital, recovering from infection
The nonagenarian, who has a history of heart problems, was admitted to the National Heart Institute due to an unspecified infection.
Tue Feb 20 2024
Gout patients advised against puncturing lumps themselves
The action can carry the risk of infection and joint infections are particularly dangerous as surgery may be required, said Dr Diyana Ahmad.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Britain detects first human case of flu strain similar to pig virus
UKHSA said the case was detected as part of routine national flu surveillance and the source of infection was not known.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Too close and too cold, premature babies in grave peril at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital
In the absence of infection control measures, the babies are transmitting viruses to each other and they have no immunity.
Tue Nov 14 2023