![Malaysia recorded 49,992 Hepatitis B cases over past decade, says MOH Malaysia recorded 49,992 Hepatitis B cases over past decade, says MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718422985_MuhammadRadzi.jpg)
Malaysia recorded 49,992 Hepatitis B cases over past decade, says MOH
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection, specifically the Hepatitis A, B, C, D, or E viruses.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![New bird flu wave in France raises fears deadly virus here to stay New bird flu wave in France raises fears deadly virus here to stay](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81662610933_FRANCE.jpg)
New bird flu wave in France raises fears deadly virus here to stay
Thousands of seabirds have perished along France's western shores in past weeks because of the viral infection.
Thu Sep 08 2022
![COVID-19 new cases down by 14.5 pct, Aug 14-20 week COVID-19 new cases down by 14.5 pct, Aug 14-20 week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51661162307_TBHISHAMABDULLAH.jpg)
COVID-19 new cases down by 14.5 pct, Aug 14-20 week
Dr Noor Hisham said that during the same period, 55 deaths were recorded due to the viral infection.
Mon Aug 22 2022
![Portugal identifies five monkeypox infections, Spain has 23 suspected cases Portugal identifies five monkeypox infections, Spain has 23 suspected cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652931424_monkeypox.jpg)
Portugal identifies five monkeypox infections, Spain has 23 suspected cases
Monkeypox is a rare viral infection similar to human smallpox, though milder.
Thu May 19 2022
![Threat posed by airborne COVID-19 virus at workplaces must be taken seriously - Experts Threat posed by airborne COVID-19 virus at workplaces must be taken seriously - Experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71631153256_TBSANITIZEOFFICEjp.jpg)
Threat posed by airborne COVID-19 virus at workplaces must be taken seriously - Experts
Local researchers have identified workplaces, especially in enclosed buildings, as having a high risk of being a hive of viral infections.
Thu Sep 09 2021
![CIDB allocates RM7 mln to speed up COVID-19 screening for foreign workers CIDB allocates RM7 mln to speed up COVID-19 screening for foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/51455588403_Migrantworkers.jpg)
CIDB allocates RM7 mln to speed up COVID-19 screening for foreign workers
COVID-19 screening is crucial for foreign workers to reduce the risk of viral infection at construction sites.
Mon Mar 01 2021
![MCO 2.0, here are five MOH strategy plans MCO 2.0, here are five MOH strategy plans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41612276470_ismailsabri.jpg)
MCO 2.0, here are five MOH strategy plans
Senior Minister (Defence Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the five plans cover efforts to control and break the chain of viral infections.
Tue Feb 02 2021
![COVID-19: KL-Labuan MAS flight passengers on Oct 11 told to get tested COVID-19: KL-Labuan MAS flight passengers on Oct 11 told to get tested](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81602309546_TBGENERICCOVID.jpg)
COVID-19: KL-Labuan MAS flight passengers on Oct 11 told to get tested
Labuan Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) has issued a schedule for the tests at Membedai Health Clinic beginning today.
Thu Oct 15 2020
![COVID-19: Indonesia records 2,447 new positive cases COVID-19: Indonesia records 2,447 new positive cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51597659545_StaffCOVID.jpg)
COVID-19: Indonesia records 2,447 new positive cases
COVID-19 positive cases in Indonesia continue to rise, reaching 157,859 while 76,667 patients are still being monitored for the viral infection.
Tue Aug 25 2020
![New innovations help protect frontliners against COVID-19 New innovations help protect frontliners against COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81586131142_inovasicovid.jpg)
New innovations help protect frontliners against COVID-19
A doctor in Kuantan has produced a 'I3S Cubicle' that is capable of protecting healthcare personnel from viral infection while screening patients.
Sun Apr 05 2020
![Zika virus: M'sia to tighten health screening at border following new cases in s'pore Zika virus: M'sia to tighten health screening at border following new cases in s'pore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/51467470554_HilmiYahaya.jpg)
Zika virus: M'sia to tighten health screening at border following new cases in s'pore
Health Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said so far, there were no reports of the mosquito-borne viral infection involving Malaysians.
Sat Jun 10 2017
![Detainee dies of infection in lock-up Detainee dies of infection in lock-up](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/81358297849_295x200.jpg)
Detainee dies of infection in lock-up
A man who was remanded by the police last week on a drug-related offence was found dead at the Jinjang police station lock-up, today.
Wed Apr 16 2014