Malaysia secures 26 awards on global healthcare
KUCHING: Malaysia continues to make waves as the ‘World’s Healthcare Marvel’ as most recently as at the Global Health Asia Pacific Awards 2020. Securing 26 awards, Malaysia was commended for its excellent management of the Covid-19 pandemic and leadership in the healthcare sector, while private healthcare institutions were acknowledged for continued medical and service excellence […]
Vaccine is for prevention, not cure
KUALA LUMPUR: The Covid-19 vaccine, which is expected to be available in the first quarter of next year, is not for treating the infection but rather as protection against the disease, said the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Prof Datuk Dr Subramaniam Muniandy. Dr Subramaniam said that when the vaccine was injected into the human […]
WHO praises Malaysia’s handling of pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s strong capacities in outbreak preparedness and response have helped establish a stable foundation in its outbreak response to Covid-19 pandemic so far, said World Health Organisation (WHO). WHO Representative in Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore Dr Ying-Ru Jacqueline Lo said the country’s infrastructure and a well-trained workforce to provide high-quality healthcare have also […]
World Alzheimer’s Day
World Alzheimer’s Day is held on September 21 annually to raise global awareness of the disease and challenge the common stigma that surrounds it. Homage Care Professional Suguna Nair shares her experiences and tips to care for Alzheimer’s patients. Breaking the stigma and sharing the stress World Alzheimer’s Day, celebrated every September 21 is dedicated […]
Coronavirus cases, deaths slowing in most regions
GENEVA, Switzerland: The coronavirus pandemic is still raging worldwide, but fresh World Health Organisation data indicates its pace is easing in most regions, with the biggest slowdown seen in the hard-hit Americas. More than 1.7 million new coronavirus cases and some 39,000 new deaths were recorded last week, the WHO said in a situation report […]
Fabric face masks better than no mask at all
KUCHING:In general, evidence appears to show that fabric face masks or face coverings are likely better than no mask at all, says medical practitioner Dr Marcus Sim. He said that these fabric face masks could be useful in reducing the spread of Covid-19 in situations where individuals are unable to practise physical distancing. “This is […]
Doctor-patient ratio don’t depict reality, says MP
UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE KUCHING:Using merely the ratio of doctors to patients to measure universal health coverage in Malaysia does not paint the full picture, as this can also indicate a congestion of healthcare workers in larger cities but a lack in rural areas, says Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. He added that the recent […]
It’s physical distancing, not social distancing from now on
KUCHING: The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced that the term “social distancing” would be replaced with “physical distancing”. The announcement was posted on the ministry’s Twitter account today (July 31). Replying to a comment by a netizen, MoH explained that the term “physical distancing” was suitable with the concept of distancing from others for […]
WHO worries over Europe virus cases as nations tighten curbs
COPENHAGEN, Denmark: The World Health Organisation Friday expressed concern over a coronavirus resurgence in Europe as Britain and Austria tightened restrictions and China stepped up testing. Europe accounts for a fifth of the world’s more than 15 million cases and remains the hardest hit in terms of deaths, with 207,118 out of 633,711 worldwide, according […]
Only 85 active cases left
BY MELATI MOHD ARIFF This is a round-up of Covid-19 related matters in Malaysia and globally from June 27 up to 12.30pm July 3. In Malaysia, case numbers have exceeded 8,000 and globally, the virus has infected nearly 11 million people and caused over half a million deaths. More than 200 countries and territories are […]
