Ice baths and ventilators: India's hospitals adapt to killer heat
Over 100 dead and 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases were recorded in India.
Sat Jun 29 2024
COVID-19: Malaysia reports 23,302 recoveries, 10,002 new cases
Dr Noor Hisham said there are 236 patients requiring treatment in intensive care units, with 140 of them on ventilators.
Tue Apr 05 2022
#KiniNews | No decision on MCO 2.0: M’sia reports 16 deaths, 2,643 new cases
The Health Ministry reported 2,643 new Covid-19 cases and a record number of deaths, patients in intensive care and patients requiring ventilators to survive.
Nine of the 16 deaths were reported in Selangor, followed by four in Sabah and three in Johor. The current Covid-19 death toll stood at 537.
The long list of deaths in Selangor came one day after a staggering 33 cases of severe acute respiratory illness (Sari) was reported in the state yesterday. Selangor is the only state which reports granular data on the source of test results.
Nine of the 16 deaths were reported in Selangor, followed by four in Sabah and three in Johor. The current Covid-19 death toll stood at 537.
The long list of deaths in Selangor came one day after a staggering 33 cases of severe acute respiratory illness (Sari) was reported in the state yesterday. Selangor is the only state which reports granular data on the source of test results.
Tue Mar 22 2022
Give focus to national preparedness to face pandemics in 12MP
The readiness included the addition of ventilators as well as being ready to develop field hospitals at critical times.
Sun Sep 26 2021
Mammals can breathe through anus in emergencies: Study
The finding might also apply to humans who are in respiratory distress when ventilators are not available or inadequate.
Sun May 23 2021
NY hospital donates ventilators to India
The hospital made a shipment of 25 ventilators and 100 sleep apnea machines that will be distributed to five hospitals around India.
Mon May 03 2021
Vital medical supplies reach India as COVID deaths near 200,000
A shipment from Britain, including 100 ventilators and 95 oxygen concentrators, arrived in the capital New Delhi.
Wed Apr 28 2021
COVID-19: Malaysia to receive Alpha ventilators worth RM2 million
Malaysia hospitals will receive a donation of up to RM2 million worth of Alpha ventilators, supporting patients with severe respiratory distress in intensive care unit (ICU) wards.
Wed Feb 17 2021
Former COVID-19 patient contributes 30 ventilators worth RM1 mln
Renowned motivational speaker Datuk Azizan Osman, who is also a former COVID-19 patient, has contributed 30 units of Airvo ventilators worth RM1 million to KPWKM.
Fri Feb 05 2021
Tunku Azizah, Sultan Ibrahim provide beds, ventilators for hospitals
The Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah has contributed 100 beds to Sungai Buloh Hospital and 50 beds to Kuala Lumpur Hospital.
Sun Apr 12 2020
COVID-19: 16.8 million Americans out of work
A staggering 16.8 million Americans lost their jobs in just three weeks, a measure of how fast the coronavirus has brought world economies to their knees.
Fri Apr 10 2020
Japan animal ventilator maker looks to boost output for human coronavirus patients
Ventilators, which assist patients struggling to breathe, are in short supply in many countries hardest hit by COVID-19.
Mon Apr 06 2020
Malaysia Airlines to fly in over 10 mil masks, ventilators from China
Since the enactment of the Movement Control Order in Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines has had to reduce its domestic frequencies and schedules.
Mon Mar 30 2020