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 […]
Vietnam’s Health Ministry releases guidance on compulsory wearing of mask
HANOI: The Vietnamese Health Ministry has issued guidance on the wearing of masks in public places for COVID-19 prevention and control, clarifying to who and where it is a must. The ministry underlined that wearing face masks in public places is an effective measure to protect people’s health, especially those with underlying diseases, Vietnam News […]
Truss prioritises economy, energy, health service
LONDON: Britain’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss said on Tuesday that she will prioritise economic growth, tackling the energy crisis and improving access to the health service. “I am confident that together we can ride out the storm. We can rebuild our economy,” Truss said in her first address to the nation as prime minister, […]
Need to keep health at optimal level
KUCHING: It is important to maintain one’s health and practice healthy living especially in the post-pandemic period. KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital general manager Nurhazimah Mahat said this was because there had been a significant increase in outpatients seeking treatment at the hospital, especially respiratory, fever and flu cases that were not caused by Covid-19. “Several […]
Regular health check-up vital
KUCHING: Members of the public, especially in Kuching, are urged to do a health check-up at least once a year to avoid cases of non-communicable diseases (NCD) such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Deputy Minister for Utilities and Telecommunications (Utility) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said it is important for individuals to […]
Ageing population reason to change health policies
KUCHING: There is a need to look into changing health-related policies in view of the country’s ageing population. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian said this would ensure healthy lives and promote well-being among all ages. “Two weeks ago, Datuk Dr Andrew Kiyu, Dr Jamilah Hashim, and Sarawak legal adviser Datuk Seri […]
S. Korea is urged to take lead in global health cooperation
SEOUL: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Tuesday called for South Korea to become a leader in global health cooperation to help end infectious diseases like COVID-19. “Korea is poised to be a leader in this work,” Gates said in his address to the parliamentary budget committee at the National Assembly, mentioning the country’s incredible vaccine […]
Almost total agreement on CBD use
KUCHING: Members of the general public have expressed agreement on the use of cannabidiol (CBD) products that would be beneficial for health. The CBD is one of more than 100 chemical compounds that are found in the cannabis plant. However, it is not psychoactive. Studies have shown that CBD products can be used to treat […]
Malaysian pilgrims undergo stringent health check
MAKKAH: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) today stressed that all prospective Malaysian haj pilgrims have undergone stringent health checks in accordance with the set standards before leaving for the Holy Land. Malaysian Haj Delegation head Datuk Seri Syed Saleh Abdul Rahman said each prospective pilgrim is also required to be examined by authorised doctors and clinics. The efforts […]
Over 20 partake in health project
SIBU: Lions Club of Sibu Pahlawan (LCSP) and Sarawak Zhang Clan Association (SZCA) Women’s Section have successfully organised a health scanning project. It was actively participated by SZCA’s Women Section and the directors of LCSP, with more than 20 women participating in the scanning. The health scan was conducted by LCSP’s president Dr David Ling […]
