New hybrid variant in Vietnam not yet detected in Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA: The new hybrid variant of Covid-19 which has the characteristics of the Indian and United Kingdom variants found in Vietnam has not been detected in other countries including Malaysia, said Health director-general Tan Sri Noor Hisham Abdullah. In this regard, he said the Ministry of Health (MOH) has stepped up Covid-19 screenings especially for […]
Vaccines stop the virus, not infection
KUCHING: Vaccines are not foolproof as its effectiveness depends on the individual’s immune system, said Prof Hsu Li Yang as reported by Straits Times. “For those whose immune systems are compromised, and even for those with otherwise normal immune systems, sometimes they are still not able to mount an adequate response even after exposure to […]
Dr Noor Hisham awarded Honorary Doctorate in Leadership in Public Health
KUALA LUMPUR: Health director-genera Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah was conferred the honorary doctorate in Leadership in Public Health in conjunction with the 48th convocation of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). The scroll was presented to him by UKM chancellor Tuanku Muhriz Almarhum Tuanku Munawir yesterday. In a posting on his Twitter yesterday, Dr Noor […]
Vaccine not a cure-all
BY NINA MUSLIM KUALA LUMPUR: As anticipation grows with results of human trials of at least one of the Covid-19 vaccine hopefuls coming out this month, public health experts are counselling caution and adherence to current precautionary measures for the foreseeable future. The world recently crossed the one million mark in terms of Covid-19 deaths, making […]
Public health our joint responsibility
The only way we can destroy this common invisible enemy is through solidarity and cooperation. The world needs to come together to coordinate efforts and expedite the development of effective tools to stop this disease. – Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Prime Minister From the looks of it, it’s business as usual for some people, eateries […]
Reopening of churches to be reviewed: Bishop
KUCHING: Bishop of the Anglican Church in Sarawak and Brunei, the Right Reverend Datuk Danald Jute, has said that whether Anglican churches and chapels in Sarawak will reopen on June 10 or later would be reviewed in due time. “Our position is that we will not reopen our churches and chapels until the conditional movement […]
Regional cooperation vital to prepare for future health emergencies
KUALA LUMPUR: The Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) has called for further regional cooperation to ensure greater preparedness and resilience for any future public health emergencies. In a statement, the commission said it appreciates the efforts of Asean to tackle Covid-19 and now is the time for solidarity and cooperation, while it resolves […]
Sharp rise in dengue cases
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 637 dengue cases from Jan 1 to Feb 29 this year, a sharp increase from 314 cases for the same period last year. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said 68 cases were recorded in Kuching within that period. “The national mortality or death rate from dengue alone in 2019 was 162 […]
Higher Education Ministry offers post Covid-19 research grants
PUTRAJAYA: Lecturers at public universities and private institutions of higher learning are invited to bid for the Higher Education Ministry’s (KPT) special grants to conduct research on critical areas that are in close association with the community in dealing with the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. KPT, in a statement issued today, said at least RM20,000 would […]
Making Malaysia into leading healthcare nation
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood is determined to work with all agencies and ministries including the private sector to ensure Malaysia becomes a leading nation in healthcare. In her reply to Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, who congratulated her via Twitter, Dr Jemilah described her appointment as Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on Public […]
