![WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723675747_Mpoxvirus.jpg)
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years
The outbreak has spread from Congo to Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, prompting action from WHO.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Consider This: Medical Inflation — The Anatomy of Healthcare Costs
In 2023, Malaysia recorded medical cost inflation of 12.6%. What's fueling this surge, and who bears the brunt of this burden? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Datuk Dr Syed Mohamed Aljunid Syed Junid, Professor of Health Economics, Policy and Management at the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine at IMU University. He is also the President of the Malaysian Health Economic Association.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Health over handcuffs: A public health approach to drug use Health over handcuffs: A public health approach to drug use](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720702927_TBdrug.jpg)
Health over handcuffs: A public health approach to drug use
Treating drug use as a health and social issue is a promising way to improve outcomes for people who use drugs.
Sun Jul 14 2024
![Rethinking drug policy: Punishment to public health Rethinking drug policy: Punishment to public health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720175151_handcuffs.jpg)
Rethinking drug policy: Punishment to public health
A science-based approach focusing on prevention, treatment, and harm reduction is key to tackling the global drug crisis.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Consider This: Digital Health Records — The Vision for Seamless Healthcare
While Malaysia has made efforts to digitalise its public-healthcare system over the last three decades, however recurring barriers have hampered the establishment of a nationwide system. This is according to Khazanah Research Institute’s recent publication: Digital Health Records In Malaysia: The Journey and the Way Forward. How prepared is Malaysia to embrace this digital shift, and what does it mean for healthcare providers and patients alike? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Rachel Gong, Deputy Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Ilyana Syafiqa Mukhriz Mudaris, Research Associate at KRI.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![In heated debate, Britain's Sunak, Starmer go head-to-head on the economy In heated debate, Britain's Sunak, Starmer go head-to-head on the economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717558024_debateoftheGenera.jpg)
In heated debate, Britain's Sunak, Starmer go head-to-head on the economy
The two leaders battled over how to tackle cost-of-living crisis, growing waiting lists in public health service and reducing immigration.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Urgency in reaching global consensus on pandemic agreement [COLUMNIST] Urgency in reaching global consensus on pandemic agreement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81642202330_facemask.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Urgency in reaching global consensus on pandemic agreement
The world needs to rekindle the negotiations on the WHO Pandemic Agreement and quickly reach a consensus to safeguarded public health.
Thu May 30 2024
![Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public health. Here's why Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public health. Here's why](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713510828_publichealthWEF.jpg)
Promoting healthy habit formation is key to improving public health. Here's why
Some 70% of deaths globally attributes to four lifestyle behaviours: physical inactivity, poor diet, excess alcohol consumption and smoking.
Sat Apr 20 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Investigating causal pathways to neonatal mortality [COLUMNIST] Investigating causal pathways to neonatal mortality](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710759364_Babyhands.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Investigating causal pathways to neonatal mortality
M'sia exceeds SDG target for neonatal mortality but must stay vigilant to maintain progress as it reflects overall public health outcomes.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![South Korea deploys military, public doctors to strike-hit hospitals South Korea deploys military, public doctors to strike-hit hospitals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81709525215_TBSouthkoreanjp.jpg)
South Korea deploys military, public doctors to strike-hit hospitals
Twenty military surgeons along with 138 public health doctors will be assigned to 20 hospitals for four weeks, the Health Minister said.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Migrants: Emergence and re-emergence of public health concerns Migrants: Emergence and re-emergence of public health concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629892821_bloodpressurecheck.jpg)
Migrants: Emergence and re-emergence of public health concerns
According to DOSM, there were approximately three million migrants living in this country by the end of July, last year.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![COVID-19: Current Omicron variant not virulent - Public Health Specialist COVID-19: Current Omicron variant not virulent - Public Health Specialist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81622294767_Saringan.jpg)
COVID-19: Current Omicron variant not virulent - Public Health Specialist
Dr. Tan Seok Hong said most active cases involving the Omicron variant exhibit mild symptoms.
Wed Dec 20 2023
![Dewan Negara passes Control of Smoking Bill Dewan Negara passes Control of Smoking Bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702554440_TBrokok.jpg)
Dewan Negara passes Control of Smoking Bill
The Dewan Negara today passed the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 by voice vote.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![12 bills passed at third meeting of second term of 15th parliament 12 bills passed at third meeting of second term of 15th parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700711253_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
12 bills passed at third meeting of second term of 15th parliament
The sitting also made history when it passed the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023.
Fri Dec 01 2023
![Dewan Rakyat passes Control of Smoking Bill Dewan Rakyat passes Control of Smoking Bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/71451956787_Cigarette.jpg)
Dewan Rakyat passes Control of Smoking Bill
The Dewan Rakyat passed the Control of Smoking Products and Public Health 2023 Bill via voice vote today.
Thu Nov 30 2023