WHO warns of avian flu risks to humans
MOSCOW: The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned the global community on Wednesday that avian influenza is increasingly affecting mammals, thus posing a higher risk to humans, reported Sputnik. “The current outbreaks of avian influenza (also called ‘bird flu’) have caused devastation in animal populations, including poultry, wild birds and some mammals, and harmed farmers’ livelihoods and the food […]
State mulls legal bite to curb rabies
KUCHING: Sarawak must not fail in its effort to curb rabies as the World Health Organisation (WHO) has set a target for rabies to be eradicated globally by 2030. In stating this Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian called for cooperation from the public to help curb rabies, adding laws may also have […]
Chairing WHO pandemic response panel, a lifetime experience for Dr Noor Hisham
KUALA LUMPUR: “It’s a lifetime experience chairing this highest committee in WHO,” says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah in a WhatsApp message to Bernama today. Dr Noor Hisham, who is retiring from the civil service in a week, is in Geneva chairing the second meeting of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Standing […]
Menu Rahmah a health risk? MP’s statement an insult, says Ras Adiba
KUALA LUMPUR: A statement made by Kapar MP Dr Halimah Ali associating Menu Rahmah offerings with health risks such as autism can create misunderstandings and was insulting to the disabled community in Malaysia. Dewan Negara member, Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi, who expressed disappointment over the statement made during the debate on the motion of […]
Mpox still global public health emergency: WHO
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday that a widespread outbreak of the mpox(monkeypox) remained a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), reported Xinhua. The WHO officially declared in July last year that the mpox outbreak outside of the traditional endemic areas in Africa had already turned into a PHEIC, the highest […]
Dr Zaliha, Malaysia’s first minister to chair WHO executive board meeting
KUALA LUMPUR: Dr Zaliha Mustafa became the first Malaysian Minister of Health to be honoured to chair the 152nd Session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) executive board meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, from Jan 30 to Feb 7. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the honour was the first in the country’s […]
Online to offline — changes, challenges and adaptations
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 an international health threat on March 11, 2020, which caused the entire world to come to a standstill because the virus was so deadly and contagious. Outdoor activities were halted, workers were laid off in large numbers, hospitals were overcrowded, and a slew of other issues arose, bringing […]
WHO estimates 90pct have some resistance to Covid
GENEVA: The WHO estimated Friday that 90 percent of the world population now had some resistance to Covid-19, but warned that a troubling new variant could still emerge. Gaps in vigilance were leaving the door open for a new virus variant to appear and overtake the globally dominant Omicron, said World Health Organization director-general Tedros […]
Suicide prevention education exhibition
KUCHING: Kuching Bodhi Counselling Centre will be launching a suicide prevention education exhibition at Vivacity Megamall on Oct 8 to 9. The centre stated that the education exhibition is being held in response to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and International Association for Suicide Prevention’s call for the 2022 theme of ‘Creating Hope Through Action’. […]
Prompt wound washing crucial after animal bite
KUCHING: Proper wound washing is important especially after coming into contact or getting bitten by rabid or non-rabid animals. In stating this, Consultant Infection Disease Physician from the State Health Department Dr Chua Hock Hin said post bite management as recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) is very important. “As rabies is now endemic […]
