Implementation of MCO nationwide a right move
KUALA LUMPUR: The decision to place Malaysia again under a movement control order (MCO) starting tomorrow until June 7 has been deemed the right move to curb the growing spread of Covid-19 in the country. World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative in Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore Dr Ying-Ru Jacqueline Lo said the measure was important as […]
Malaysia to focus on zoonotic malaria
PUTRAJAYA: After Malaysia achieves the target of zero case local human malaria infection, the Health Ministry (MOH) will also expand its focus on malaria related to animal (zoonotic) infections, said its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. He said that Malaysia has managed to achieve the target of zero cases of indigenous human malaria infection […]
Agong expresses pride in Dr Adeeba’s appointment as WHO science council member
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah congratulated Malaysia’s very own infectious disease expert, Prof Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman for her appointment as the member of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Science Council. The Agong also expressed his joy and pride in the appointment as the council is a high-level scientific […]
WHO says against proof of vaccination for travel
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation’s emergency committee said Monday it was against international travellers being required to have proof of vaccination, partly on grounds such a measure would deepen inequities. “Do not require proof of vaccination as a condition of entry, given the limited (although growing) evidence about the performance of vaccines in reducing transmission and the […]
WHO says no to vaccine passports for now
KUALA LUMPUR: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has come out against vaccine passports, for now, saying they may exacerbate unequal access to vaccines in many countries. Speaking at a virtual press conference in conjunction with World Health Day, Regional Emergency director for the WHO Western Pacific Region (WPR), Dr Babatunde Olowokure said although they understood […]
WHO reviews AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine as more countries suspend use
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday that it was still conducting its safety review of the AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid-19 vaccine as France, Italy, Spain and Germany have joined the group of countries that have suspended the use of this jab following reports that some recipients developed blood clots and died after being vaccinated, […]
Gov’t considers issuing certificate of exemption to those who cannot receive vaccine
PETALING JAYA: The government is considering issuing a certificate of exemption to individuals who cannot receive the Covid-19 vaccine due to them having serious allergies or are immunocompromised. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the issuance of the certificate was to replace the digital vaccine certificate that would be given to all recipients […]
Cases under control
KUCHING: The number of positive Covid-19 cases in Sarawak is under control at 3.85 percent which is below the 10 percent benchmark set by the World Health Organisation (WHO). In revealing this, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas today pointed out that the state government’s efforts had contributed to […]
Covid-19 smart vaccination certificate on the cards
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is to issue a smart vaccination certificate to people in the country who have been vaccinated against Covid-19, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said today. He said the certificate will be issued in a month’s time and that the matter is being discussed with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to ensure […]
Number of new global covid-19 cases rises after long decline
MOSCOW: The number of new global cases of the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has risen over the past week after a long decline, reported Sputnik news agency, quoting the World Health Organisation (WHO) in a statement. “Over 2.6 million new cases were reported last week, a 7 per cent increase compared to the previous week, […]
