The Nipah virus disease outbreak in 1998 was successfully contained, but this infectious disease has not actually gone away.

Many Covid-19 patients still experience symptoms of the disease, long after their infection has resolved.

Unsurprisingly, Covid-19 is expected to continue commanding the attention of the healthcare sector this year.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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