Operations against stray dogs continue
SERIAN: About 168,710 animals had been vaccinated with anti-rabies vaccine in the state from July 2017 until July 6 this year. Director of Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (JVS), Dr Adrian Susin Ambud, stated that the department still carried on their vaccination efforts. As last July 2, 69 had tested positive for rabies infection with […]
Owners urged to vaccinate their dogs against rabies
SIBU: Dog owners here have been told to be a more responsible for their animals after 10 more places have been declared as rabies-infected areas. The Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS) last June 13 announced that these 10 places are Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Lorong Permai Timur, Kampung Bahagia Jaya Teku, Sibujaya, Mile 1/2 […]
WHO appeals for $20m to fight Ebola
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation said Friday it needs $20 million to fight Ebola in DR Congo, even as the end of the devastating 19-month epidemic finally seemed within grasp. While the world’s attention has been focused on the coronavirus, the last patient being treated for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo was discharged […]
Get vaccinated before travelling overseas
KUALA LUMPUR: If you’re planning on travelling overseas, it will do you good to be vaccinated for influenza a month before you depart as this will strengthen your immune system and antibodies, advises Malaysian Medical Association president (MMA) Dr N. Ganabaskaran. “Vaccination does not only protect the patient but others from being infected with the […]
