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Covid-19 has further worsened inequalities in healthcare

The pandemic has exposed and exacerbated health inequity in society that needs to be addressed.

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What your Covid-19 test result means

If you have been in close contact with a Covid-19 positive person, it’s safest to self quarantine, even if your RT-PCR test result is negative.

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Is the confidentiality of a patient's personal information protected?

What kind of health information can be shared with the public without the individual’s permission?

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Protecting our doctors and nurses from pandemic-related mental health problems

Healthcare professionals not only need to be protected physically from Covid-19, but also mentally and emotionally from the high demands on them during this pandemic.

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How Covid-19 affects pregnant women and their newborns

While pregnant women with Covid-19 do face an increased chance of complications, their babies do not appear to suffer unduly.

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Persuasion is better than punishment when it comes to Covid-19 prevention

It is always better to persuade the public to adopt the necessary precautions willingly, rather than punishing them for not following them.

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Keeping patients safe by keeping healthcare workers safe

The safety of our healthcare workers – the last line of defence in the war against diseases – is crucial for a functional healthcare system.

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Walk for your health and a longer life

Walking can bring about many health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease, some cancers and dementia.

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Aiming to breastfeed all newborns

The government aims to have all mothers breastfeed their babies within the first hour of delivering their child by 2025.

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When hospitals are a fire hazard

It is important that reports like those of the investigation results of the Hospital Sultanah Aminah fire be made public so that lessons can be learnt.

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It's not just the elderly or the ill who are vulnerable to Covid-19

There are certain groups of people who are more at risk of developing Covid-19 than others, including those who are geographically isolated.

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The many faces of Covid-19

Covid-19 is turning out to be a disease with many faces as it can present with may different symptoms and signs.

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