![Contaminated water suspected in Tenom acute gastroenteritis outbreak Contaminated water suspected in Tenom acute gastroenteritis outbreak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71696495589_AirPaip.jpg)
Contaminated water suspected in Tenom acute gastroenteritis outbreak
The Sabah Health Department has confirmed that 191 residents in the Tenom district have contracted Acute Gastroenteritis.
Mon Jun 17 2024
!['Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO 'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710915035_kids.jpg)
'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
![Oxford starts human testing of Nipah virus vaccine Oxford starts human testing of Nipah virus vaccine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704951827_TBbatjpg.jpg)
Oxford starts human testing of Nipah virus vaccine
Nipah was first identified about 25 years ago in Malaysia and has led to outbreaks in Bangladesh, India and Singapore.
Thu Jan 11 2024
![WHO says it was forced to move medical supplies from southern Gaza warehouse WHO says it was forced to move medical supplies from southern Gaza warehouse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701641996_TBISRAELTANK.jpg)
WHO says it was forced to move medical supplies from southern Gaza warehouse
WHO officials said many residents of Gaza unable to access clean water and sanitation they are concerned about a major disease outbreak.
Tue Dec 05 2023
![Disease could be bigger killer than bombs in Gaza - WHO Disease could be bigger killer than bombs in Gaza - WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41701059467_tbAlShifaHospital.jpg)
Disease could be bigger killer than bombs in Gaza - WHO
WHO's Margaret Harris repeated concerns about a rise in outbreaks of infectious diseases, particularly diarrhoeal diseases.
Tue Nov 28 2023
![WHO asks China for details on outbreaks of respiratory illness WHO asks China for details on outbreaks of respiratory illness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41700729591_WuhanVirus.jpg)
WHO asks China for details on outbreaks of respiratory illness
Chinese authorities from National Health Commission held a press conference on Nov. 13 to report an increase of respiratory disease.
Thu Nov 23 2023
![Rising temperatures, longer monsoon drive Bangladesh's worst dengue outbreak Rising temperatures, longer monsoon drive Bangladesh's worst dengue outbreak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71699941768_Dhakafumigates.jpg)
Rising temperatures, longer monsoon drive Bangladesh's worst dengue outbreak
Most people who get dengue do not have symptoms, so the number of cases may be far higher than the reported numbers, experts said.
Tue Nov 14 2023
![Palestinians clash with Abbas' West Bank forces after Gaza hospital strike Palestinians clash with Abbas' West Bank forces after Gaza hospital strike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697618643_Palestinians.jpg)
Palestinians clash with Abbas' West Bank forces after Gaza hospital strike
The outbreak of West Bank protests highlights long-simmering Palestinian anger against Mahmoud Abbas.
Wed Oct 18 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
![Bangladesh dengue deaths top 1,000 in worst outbreak Bangladesh dengue deaths top 1,000 in worst outbreak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696312179_Dengue.jpg)
Bangladesh dengue deaths top 1,000 in worst outbreak
At least 1,017 people have died so far in 2023 and nearly 209,000 infected, the data showed, making this the deadliest year.
Tue Oct 03 2023
![Stop campaigning if there is a Covid-19 outbreak - Dr Zaliha Stop campaigning if there is a Covid-19 outbreak - Dr Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691487433_TBZALIHAPD.jpg)
Stop campaigning if there is a Covid-19 outbreak - Dr Zaliha
Members of the public are told to be on the alert if there are symptoms such as putting on a facemask and taking healthcare measures.
Tue Aug 08 2023
![No direct evidence COVID started in Wuhan lab - US intelligence report No direct evidence COVID started in Wuhan lab - US intelligence report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71621832015_wuhan.jpg)
No direct evidence COVID started in Wuhan lab - US intelligence report
The report said the agencies had not found evidence of a specific incident that could have caused the outbreak.
Mon Jun 26 2023
![PM Lee return to work after recovering from COVID-19 PM Lee return to work after recovering from COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81651760468_LeeHsienLoong.jpg)
PM Lee return to work after recovering from COVID-19
Lee Hsien Loong had tested positive for COVID-19 for the first time since the outbreak hit the Island-city shore in 2020 on May 22.
Mon May 29 2023
![Malawi fears spread of cholera outbreak in wake of Cyclone Freddy Malawi fears spread of cholera outbreak in wake of Cyclone Freddy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71679277863_MALAWI.jpg)
Malawi fears spread of cholera outbreak in wake of Cyclone Freddy
Poor access to clean water and sanitation at emergency camps for those displaced by the cyclone pose a threat of waterborne diseases.
Mon Mar 20 2023
![World should 'calm down' about China COVID variants - Chinese scientist World should 'calm down' about China COVID variants - Chinese scientist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81675912226_CHINA.jpg)
World should 'calm down' about China COVID variants - Chinese scientist
Findings published in the Lancet medical journal showed that no new variants had emerged in the initial weeks of China's recent outbreak.
Thu Feb 09 2023