KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — The number of foot, hand and mouth disease (HFMD) cases in the country had increased at a worrying rate of 20 fold with 47,209 cases reported as of May 21 this year compared to only 2,237 cases in the corresponding period last year.

HANOI, April 5 — Covid-19 vaccines cause no negative impact on children’s genetics or future fertility, health experts said as they urged that children should be vaccinated to reduce their risk of severe disease and hospitalisation.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — Climate change poses a significant threat to the health of Malaysians and other countries in Asia, according to a report.

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Feb 5 — The state government has introduced the Selangor Cancer (CanSEL) programme to provide opportunities for citizens of the state to undergo early screening tests. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the screening included the mammogram, colorectal...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Nov 11 — The state government is expected to focus on the public health sector in the 2022 Selangor Budget, said state executive councillor for health Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud. She said this would come in the form of additional allocations, so as to ensure the...

MELAKA, Oct 1 — A 12-year-old teenager who allegedly became unconscious after being vaccinated at the Encore Vaccination Centre (PPV), Klebang here was confirmed nervous, lacked sleep and did not have breakfast before being inoculated.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — A total of 26,388,905 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been dispensed through the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) as of yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — A total of 25,008,230 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been administered through the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) as of yesterday, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — The government has given an assurance that no disciplinary action will be taken against any doctor or contract health officer who participated in the peaceful 'Hartal Doktor Kontrak' demonstration yesterday, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will implement several measures, including increasing screening tests, manpower and bed capacity, to tackle the ongoing spread of Covid-19 in the country.

SEPANG, May 26 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) recorded about 107,000 international passenger movements in Malaysia for both arrivals and departures in April.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) hopes for more participation of the private healthcare establishments including private practitioners to help the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme implementation.

KUALA LUMPUR, 6 Feb — Selangor recorded the highest daily Covid-19 infectivity rate  (Rt) in the country at 1.13 as of yesterday, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — The government may consider tightening the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to prevent outbreaks at ignition sites, and introducing clear guidance on geospatial planning such as quantifying indoor settings at any given time, said the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti).

KUALA LUMPUR, 15 Jan — Registration for the Covid-19 vaccination for Malaysians will be opened soon, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Jan 10 — The government is urged to implement the targeted movement control order (MCO) that only focuses on specific areas. Dusun Tua assemblyman Edry Faizal Eddy Yusof said the move is better as it strikes a balance between the health and economic...

KUANTAN, Jan 5 — The Pahang Health Department has denied issuing instructions for visitors to Cameron Highlands to undergo the Covid-19 detection test, as viraled on social media since Sunday.

MOSCOW, Jan 2 — The number of cases of the novel coronavirus disease in the United States has reached 20,007,149, with 346,043 fatalities, according to the US-based Johns Hopkins University, which tracks and compiles data from federal and local authorities, media and other sources.

GENEVA, Dec 29 — A year after Covid-19 became known worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday that the world could face an even bigger pandemic in the future and that it is not "fully" prepared to deal with the existing outbreak, let alone the next one.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — The Covid-19 treatment and vaccine costs for parents of taxpayers can be tax deducted under expenses for medical, special needs and parental care, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.