AWANI Tonight: 15 July 2024
#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI
1. Stern action against extreme comments on social media
2. Destigmatisation: Rising HIV infections among youth
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1. Stern action against extreme comments on social media
2. Destigmatisation: Rising HIV infections among youth
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718838127_MohdNaimMokhtar.jpg)
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 Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718104235_streptococcus.jpg)
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 Malaysia's former PM Mahathir discharged from hospital after infection](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690534978_TBtunm.jpg)
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 Norway King needs permanent pacemaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709384772_KingHaraldNorway.jpg)
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 King's Harald's health is improving - Norwegian Royal Palace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709179535_KingHaraldNorway.jpg)
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 Malaysia's ex-PM Mahathir still in hospital, recovering from infection](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708404238_TBTunMIJN.jpg)
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 Gout patients advised against puncturing lumps themselves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/71590512154_gout.jpg)
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 Britain detects first human case of flu strain similar to pig virus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61673631100_LondonElection.jpg)
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 Too close and too cold, premature babies in grave peril at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699937525_Newborns.jpg)
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
![Vietnam records almost 100,000 dengue cases Vietnam records almost 100,000 dengue cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41591612307_NYAMUK.jpg)
Vietnam records almost 100,000 dengue cases
The infection number in the capital city of Hanoi has shown no sign of declining.
Wed Oct 18 2023
![Madonna shines in 'Celebration' tour after near-fatal illness Madonna shines in 'Celebration' tour after near-fatal illness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697424994_Madonna.jpg)
Madonna shines in 'Celebration' tour after near-fatal illness
Madonna's show tour was pushed back from its July start date after she was hospitalized in intensive care for a serious bacterial infection.
Mon Oct 16 2023
![Dengue: Why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around the world? Dengue: Why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around the world?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51697104496_TBDHAKADENGUE.jpg)
Dengue: Why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around the world?
Not only is the number of new infections steadily rising around the world, but outbreaks are becoming larger and less predictable.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![With wave of infections looming, is it time for another round of Covid-19 booster shots? With wave of infections looming, is it time for another round of Covid-19 booster shots?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81659462679_vaksinasisarawak.jpg)
With wave of infections looming, is it time for another round of Covid-19 booster shots?
Two new subvariants of COVID-19, known as Eris and Fornax, have begun to circulate the U.S. in recent weeks.
Wed Aug 23 2023
![Explainer: Eris, BA.2.86: Do I need to worry about COVID again? Explainer: Eris, BA.2.86: Do I need to worry about COVID again?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686108403_950x600.jpg)
Explainer: Eris, BA.2.86: Do I need to worry about COVID again?
COVID infections and hospitalizations have been rising in the US, Europe and Asia, with more cases attributed to the EG.5 "Eris" subvariant.
Mon Aug 21 2023