We are currently unprepared for Disease X
We need to get ready now to ensure that our health systems are ready to take on this future potential infectious outbreak.
Should the Malaysian Medical Council be audited?
The MMC oversees the practice of medicine in the country, but queries have been raised on its adherence to the Medical Act.
Climate change and health: Will it just be all talk?
WHO member states have agreed on a Resolution addressing climate change’s impact on healthcare systems.
A simple step to help stop the spread of infectious diseases
Practising hand hygiene is a simple, but very effective, step to prevent infectious diseases from spreading.
Climate change can have a direct impact on your health, depending on your job
The world is in the throes of significant climate change. This, together with natural and human-made health incidents, have impacted, and will continue to impact on, human health and disease in many ways.
Parkinson’s disease: Manageable for many years with drugs and supportive therapy
This neurodegenerative disease causes slow and abnormal movements due to the unexplained loss of certain nerve cells.
A right to health for all persons
The theme for the 2024 World Health Day is 'My Health, My Right'.
Down Syndrome can be a complex condition to manage
This common chromosomal disorder can result in multiple health issues that require timely intervention for the best quality of life.
How to detect Down syndrome
This chromosomal disorder produces a distinctive physical appearance and increases the risk of other health issues.
Time to get ready to fight Disease X
We have to gear up to fight the increasingly frequent outbreaks of pathogens capable of causing severe disease and death to humans.
Pushing on to strengthen our stand against nicotine addiction
Malaysia must recover from last year’s setbacks against smoking prevention efforts.
A challenging outlook for Malaysian healthcare in 2024
Unresolved healthcare issues from 2023 are likely to carry forward to this year.

