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Bidding farewell to 'Vital Signs': Final thoughts from our columnist

As this column comes to an end, our columnist reiterates what health policy reforms Malaysia needs.

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Have you thought about how food gets to our plate?

We often think about what to eat, but how we get our food, how safe it is and what’s in it is equally important.

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Living with endemic Covid-19

We need to prepare for the effects of easing our Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.

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Children get multiple benefits with even a single Covid-19 vaccine

Vaccination against Covid-19 will provide children aged five to 11 with physical, social and cognitive benefits.

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Riding the Omicron wave this year

Although there is a current surge in Covid-19 Omicron cases, we can still take steps to lessen its impact.

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Here are three unknown public health heroes

Most people probably don't realise that these three occupations play a vital role in our health and wellbeing.

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Here are three myths about the Covid-19 booster shot

Is it really a conspiracy for Big Pharma to make money and two doses is really enough?

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Making our own homegrown Malaysian vaccines

Being able to produce our own vaccines will be invaluable for Malaysia’s public health, national security and economy.

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How to improve the private GP sector in Malaysia

General practitioners are the foundation of any healthcare system, but local ones face certain challenges.

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Things to consider while moving forward with Covid-19 booster shots

Lessons can be learnt from the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme to date.

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Making Malaysia a tobacco-free nation

Stronger laws to control the sale and use of tobacco and vaping products are needed.

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Merdeka wishes for our new health minister

Here are areas of healthcare needs freshly-appointed minister Khairy Jamaluddin should consider urgently.

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