AWANI Tonight: WHO warns of global surge in measles
The World Health Organisation reveals that in 2023, there were an estimated 10.3 million cases of measles, raising alarm of a global surge.
Fri Nov 15 2024
'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO
Vaccinating children who missed their measles shots during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical, as outbreaks increase worldwide.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Children most at risk as measles cases soar from Ethiopia to Yemen
Over the years, however, the success of the measles vaccine has led to complacency about the dangers that has fanned vaccine hesitancy.
Sun Feb 18 2024
Transmission of disease X may stem from various sources, including animals - Health DG
Disease X expected to spread easily like measles and may pose a life-threatening risk, similar to Ebola, said Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.
Thu Oct 05 2023
Deadly childhood diseases rise in Ethiopia's Tigray as war hampers vaccinations
Deadly diseases such as measles, tetanus and whooping cough are on the rise in Ethiopia's Tigray region after vaccination rates plunged.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Zimbabwe blames measles surge on sect gatherings after 80 children die
The ministry said the outbreak had now spread nationwide, with a case fatality rate of 6.9 pct.
Mon Aug 15 2022
UN: 870,000 measles cases in 2019, highest number in 23 years
The number of children sickened by measles in 2019 was the highest in 23 years, according to data published by the World Health Organisation and the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fri Nov 13 2020
Immunisation for year one pupils available at govt health facilities
Parents and guardians of Year One pupils are urged to get the scheduled immunisation for their children from the nearest health facilities.
Fri May 15 2020
U.N. agencies: 117 million children may miss measles shots due to COVID-19
Measles immunisation campaigns in 24 countries have already been delayed, and more will be postponed.
Tue Apr 14 2020
Dua lagi pesakit Orang Asli dimasukkan ke Hospital Hulu Terengganu
Dua pesakit yang berasal dari Kampung Sungai Berua itu masing-masing berumur 18 dan 39 tahun serta pernah mempunyai sejarah kontak dengan seorang lagi pesakit Orang Asli yang disahkan positif campak.
Sun Jun 30 2019
Tiga lagi kes gejala saluran pernafasan dikesan di Kampung Kuala Koh - Dr Dzulkefly
Tiga kes terbaharu gejala saluran pernafasan dicatatkan dalam kalangan Orang Asli suku Batek di Kampung Kuala Koh, Gua Musang.
Sat Jun 22 2019
Orang Asli Batek di Kuala Koh dijangkiti wabak demam campak
Sebanyak 37 daripada 112 Orang Asli suku Batek, Kampung Kuala Koh di Kelantan didapati dijangkiti wabak demam campak.
Mon Jun 17 2019
Kes campak global meningkat 50 peratus, pengaruh antivaksin antara punca
Kemunculan semula campak di kebanyakan negara dikaitkan dengan fahaman tidak berasas bahawa vaksin campak membawa kepada kes autisme.
Fri Mar 01 2019
Bayi antara enam dijangkiti 'measles' di lapangan terbang Melbourne
Menurut laporan, seorang lelaki yang menaiki pesawat dari Kuala Lumpur merupakan punca penyakit itu merebak.
Mon Mar 26 2018
Vaccination not mandatory, but...
If not all matters can be enforced by law, then efforts to create awareness should be stepped up on the importance of vaccination.
Sun Jul 03 2016