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Malawi on alert for Marburg virus disease

LILONGWE: The Ministry of Health in Malawi has issued an alert on the Marburg virus disease, which has claimed five lives in Malawi northwest region of Kagera. A statement signed Thursday by Secretary for Health Charles Mwansambo warned Malawians to be observant and to avoid close physical contact with suspected Marburg patients, according to Xinhua. […]

Living with Alzheimer’s

Every September on Sept 21, people from all over the world raise awareness of and combat the stigma that surrounds dementia – Alzheimer’s disease in particular. Numerous Alzheimer’s and dementia organisations hold memory walks, fundraisers, awareness-raising events, and campaigns to draw attention to persons in their community who are impacted by Alzheimer’s or other types […]

People asked to go for regular health checks

SERIAN: Go for health screening tests for early prevention of diseases and if you wish to live a healthy life, says Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn. The Tarat assemblyman wants his constituents to stay healthy through regular medical check-ups as diseases can affect everyone regardless ages. A free health screening tour programme is being organised […]

Seniors urged to get flu vaccine to prevent diseases

PETALING JAYA: Senior citizens have been urged to obtain influenza (flu) vaccine to prevent diseases and subsequently reduce the risks of hospitalisation and death. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said this is because up to 70 per cent of hospitalisations and 85 per cent of deaths related to the flu occur among […]

Go for regular check-ups, people told

LUNDU: The people have been urged to go for regular check-ups as it is important in early detection of any diseases. Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said this is crucial in maintaining good health. “It is important for us to make health screenings as an investment for the future as we want the people […]

Still no monkeypox found in Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawak has yet to detect any monkeypox cases so far. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, however, said surveillance along the state’s borders must be enhanced to stop the people carrying the virus from coming in. “We have to make sure that the people who are coming honestly tell us that they […]