Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 3) — Pandemic Lessons: Prevent Vaccine Inequity
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Vanessa Daniel, Acting Director of the Southeast Asia Regional Office for the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) which is a non-profit which seeks to ensure treatment for neglected diseases are available, affordable, and adapted to the communities who need them.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 2) — Navigating Cost, Access, and Hesitancy
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh, specialist in Health Economy & Public Health at UKM’s Faculty of Medicine.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 1) — Takeda's Qdenga Debuts in Malaysia
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Koh Kar Chai, Public Education & Advocacy Lead for the Dengue Prevention Advocacy Malaysia, which is a collective of medical and community organisations.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Lessons Levinas leaves Netanyahu: Questions on Jewish sovereignty [COLUMNIST] Lessons Levinas leaves Netanyahu: Questions on Jewish sovereignty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81717149476_Israelistrike.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Lessons Levinas leaves Netanyahu: Questions on Jewish sovereignty
The atrocities that have become commonplace in Palestine proves to be a wake-up call on ideas of politics and governance.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony in wake of protests Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony in wake of protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715052842_Palestiniansjpg.jpg)
Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony in wake of protests
Holding a large commencement ceremony on the campus presented security concerns, said a spokesperson.
Tue May 07 2024
![Several people injured in a stabbing in Sydney church, police say Several people injured in a stabbing in Sydney church, police say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707884266_policeline.jpg)
Several people injured in a stabbing in Sydney church, police say
The attack happened during a service at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley.
Mon Apr 15 2024
![King advises political leaders to avoid extremism in giving opinions on religious, racial issues King advises political leaders to avoid extremism in giving opinions on religious, racial issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712658366_agong.jpg)
King advises political leaders to avoid extremism in giving opinions on religious, racial issues
His Majesty said recent events should serve as a wake-up call for all parties on their responsibility to maintain unity of the nation.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![North Korea aims to switch to solid-fuel missiles for faster launches North Korea aims to switch to solid-fuel missiles for faster launches](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712125808_missilejpg.jpg)
North Korea aims to switch to solid-fuel missiles for faster launches
North Korea is developing missiles and nuclear weapons undeterred by sanctions in the wake of UN Security Council bans.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![France raises terror alert warning to highest level France raises terror alert warning to highest level](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652778260_pariscovidreuter.jpg)
France raises terror alert warning to highest level
France's terror alert system has three levels, and the highest level is activated in the wake of an attack in France or abroad.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![PM's vocal criticism to Western leaders a timely wake-up call PM's vocal criticism to Western leaders a timely wake-up call](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710516086_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM's vocal criticism to Western leaders a timely wake-up call
Prof Dr Roy Anthony Rogers underscored that Malaysia's foreign policy has consistently opposed occupation.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![Indonesians wake to new presumed president Prabowo Indonesians wake to new presumed president Prabowo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707966054_PrabowoGibran.jpg)
Indonesians wake to new presumed president Prabowo
The national election agency is expected to announce official results by March 20.
Thu Feb 15 2024
![Wake up to the fact sleep is a big deal Wake up to the fact sleep is a big deal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707804204_TBbed.jpg)
Wake up to the fact sleep is a big deal
Explore the multifaceted world of sleep, understanding its impact on health and well-being.
Tue Feb 13 2024
![Dublin wakes to looted stores, smouldering vehicles after night of riots Dublin wakes to looted stores, smouldering vehicles after night of riots](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700812990_Dublinriot.jpg)
Dublin wakes to looted stores, smouldering vehicles after night of riots
Police blamed far-right agitators for starting the violence after a small group of anti-immigrant protesters arrived at the scene of the stabbing attack and clashed with police.
Fri Nov 24 2023
![Raih tiga pingat emas, hadiah hari lahir Aaliyah Raih tiga pingat emas, hadiah hari lahir Aaliyah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660722270_BuoyantAaliyah.jpg)
Raih tiga pingat emas, hadiah hari lahir Aaliyah
Ratu luncur air negara, Aaliyah Yoong memenangi pingat emas menerusi acara terbuka slalom, terbuka tricks dan terbuka jump.
Sun Jul 16 2023
![With barbed wire and warnings, migrants stopped at US-Mexico border With barbed wire and warnings, migrants stopped at US-Mexico border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684121927_mexico.jpg)
With barbed wire and warnings, migrants stopped at US-Mexico border
In the wake of Title 42's expiration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it is prioritizing migrants with appointments to streamline processing.
Mon May 15 2023