![INSIGHT - In Gaza, starving children fill hospital wards as famine looms INSIGHT - In Gaza, starving children fill hospital wards as famine looms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710909706_TBstarvingchildre.jpg)
INSIGHT - In Gaza, starving children fill hospital wards as famine looms
There are widespread shortages of food, medicines and clean water in Gaza, doctors and aid agencies say.
Sat Mar 23 2024
![Two wards of Pantai Hospital catch fire, no casualties reported Two wards of Pantai Hospital catch fire, no casualties reported](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633915204_TBWADjpg.jpg)
Two wards of Pantai Hospital catch fire, no casualties reported
A fire broke out at two empty wards of Pantai Hospital in Persiaran Raja Muda Musa, Port Klang last night.
Mon Oct 11 2021
![Private hospitals to assist in Sarawak as cases increase Private hospitals to assist in Sarawak as cases increase](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81625456537_TBKuljitSingh.jpg)
Private hospitals to assist in Sarawak as cases increase
The total number of categories four and five in the ICU and wards will soon increase beyond the available space within the public hospitals.
Wed Sep 22 2021
![COVID: GKV STF frees up more beds in public, private hospitals COVID: GKV STF frees up more beds in public, private hospitals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71627311738_DrChongCheeKheong.jpg)
COVID: GKV STF frees up more beds in public, private hospitals
The capacity of beds in public and private hospitals treating COVID-19 patients in the Greater Klang Valley (GKV) area will be increased by repurposing some areas in the hospital into patient wards.
Thu Aug 05 2021
![Increase hospital isolation wards to avoid airborne COVID-19 infections - Experts Increase hospital isolation wards to avoid airborne COVID-19 infections - Experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41624413914_COVID.jpg)
Increase hospital isolation wards to avoid airborne COVID-19 infections - Experts
Ventilation in wards or halls of COVID-19 hospitals or treatment centres is of utmost importance.
Wed Jun 23 2021
![Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital COVID-19 wards 98 per cent full Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital COVID-19 wards 98 per cent full](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621867751_SelasawatiGhazali.jpg)
Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital COVID-19 wards 98 per cent full
The use of 11 COVID-19 wards at Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital (HRPZ II) has reached 98 per cent, hospital director Datuk Dr Selasawati Ghazali said.
Mon May 24 2021
![Use of Melaka Hospital ICU beds at warning level Use of Melaka Hospital ICU beds at warning level](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621592580_RahmadMariman.jpg)
Use of Melaka Hospital ICU beds at warning level
Rahmad says the situation forced additional ICU beds to be placed in regular wards.
Mon May 24 2021
![COVID: MOH needs two weeks to prepare, so stay at home - Health DG COVID: MOH needs two weeks to prepare, so stay at home - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71621684552_Noorhishamsidang.jpg)
COVID: MOH needs two weeks to prepare, so stay at home - Health DG
The Health Ministry (MOH) needs a period of two weeks to make the necessary preparation to contain the COVID-19 transmission in the country.
Sat May 22 2021
![Jordan health minister sacked after oxygen outage kills seven COVID-19 patients Jordan health minister sacked after oxygen outage kills seven COVID-19 patients](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61615673852_Jordan.jpg)
Jordan health minister sacked after oxygen outage kills seven COVID-19 patients
The oxygen failure on Saturday hit intensive care, maternity and coronavirus wards in the new Salt government hospital in Amman.
Sat Mar 13 2021
![COVID-19: Malaysia to receive Alpha ventilators worth RM2 million COVID-19: Malaysia to receive Alpha ventilators worth RM2 million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71613578949_swab.jpg)
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
![Catnip leaves kitties feline groovy, wards off mosquitoes: Study Catnip leaves kitties feline groovy, wards off mosquitoes: Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81611460763_CATS.jpg)
Catnip leaves kitties feline groovy, wards off mosquitoes: Study
Researchers find that catnip and silver vine, an even more potent herb found in the mountains of Japan and China, ward off mosquitoes.
Sun Jan 24 2021
![HKL fire extinguished, services unaffected - Hospital director HKL fire extinguished, services unaffected - Hospital director](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41600586274_HKL.jpg)
HKL fire extinguished, services unaffected - Hospital director
Patients and staff were allowed to return to their respective wards at 12.48 am today once the fire was completely put out.
Sun Sep 20 2020
![Mitra the robot helps COVID patients in India speak to loved ones Mitra the robot helps COVID patients in India speak to loved ones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61600401114_INDIA.jpg)
Mitra the robot helps COVID patients in India speak to loved ones
A tablet attached to Mitra's chest allows patients to see loved ones, as well as medical staff unable to access the wards.
Fri Sep 18 2020
![N95 face masks priority for healthcare personnel in ICU, COVID-19 wards - Noor Hisham N95 face masks priority for healthcare personnel in ICU, COVID-19 wards - Noor Hisham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-02/81581003530_Mask.jpg)
N95 face masks priority for healthcare personnel in ICU, COVID-19 wards - Noor Hisham
Healthcare personnel in normal clinics can use a three-layer face mask when not dealing with COVID-19 patients.
Mon Apr 20 2020
![COVID-19: 138 MOH healthcare workers tested positive, none linked to handling of patients COVID-19: 138 MOH healthcare workers tested positive, none linked to handling of patients](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/71585278776_COVID.jpg)
COVID-19: 138 MOH healthcare workers tested positive, none linked to handling of patients
None of those workers was infected due to the handling of patients at COVID-19 wards or ICU at the ministrys healthcare facilities.
Fri Apr 03 2020