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Europe closely watching for cruise-linked hantavirus cases, as WHO urges calm

Europe closely watching for cruise-linked hantavirus cases, as WHO urges calm

There have been five confirmed cases so far, with three deaths.
Minister says will issue new circular, citing report of house officers' 85-hour work week

Minister says will issue new circular, citing report of house officers' 85-hour work week

Circular is expected to improve existing flexible working hours system, Dzulkefly says.
What is Hantavirus?

What is Hantavirus?

Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic reportedly from the virus.
SNAPSHOT | Rafizi exits MACC after 9-hour questioning; Dzulkefly seeks re-evaluation of MOH budget cut

SNAPSHOT | Rafizi exits MACC after 9-hour questioning; Dzulkefly seeks re-evaluation of MOH budget cut

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COMMENT | Madani should not reduce healthcare budget to save money

COMMENT | Madani should not reduce healthcare budget to save money

Unlike the elites, most of us don't have a choice.
YOURSAY | Cancer care, corruption, and a broken system

YOURSAY | Cancer care, corruption, and a broken system

‘Patent rights were strictly enforced - humanity was nowhere to be seen.’
House for sale, life on the line: Cancer patient's heartbreaking battle to survive

House for sale, life on the line: Cancer patient's heartbreaking battle to survive

Stage four cancer patient struggles to afford Keytruda immunotherapy treatment.
SNAPSHOT | Don't 'mess with us' Akmal warns Harapan; taskforce to tackle doctor shortages

SNAPSHOT | Don't 'mess with us' Akmal warns Harapan; taskforce to tackle doctor shortages

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'I swear I didn't mean it': Tourette's and the myth of coprolalia

'I swear I didn't mean it': Tourette's and the myth of coprolalia

Vulgar words uttered by someone with Tourette's are involuntary tics, not directed at anyone.
SNAPSHOT | Undang eviction premature, Rais warns; budget cuts were proposals, minister says

SNAPSHOT | Undang eviction premature, Rais warns; budget cuts were proposals, minister says

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SNAPSHOT | Govt orders audit to fix Ampang Hospital; court to rule on Ebit Lew prosecution

SNAPSHOT | Govt orders audit to fix Ampang Hospital; court to rule on Ebit Lew prosecution

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'Not worth it': Group warns health budget cut may increase deaths, worsen disease burden

'Not worth it': Group warns health budget cut may increase deaths, worsen disease burden

Public healthcare system is already operating under severe pressure - Galen Centre.
Doctor pipeline gaps spark push for autonomous Health Service Commission

Doctor pipeline gaps spark push for autonomous Health Service Commission

Lingeshwaran says it was a promised aspect of White Paper passed in 2023.
LETTER | Malaysia must act now to prevent a silent health decline

LETTER | Malaysia must act now to prevent a silent health decline

Health is a shared responsibility, not just an individual issue.
SNAPSHOT | PAS man calls for protest on DAP rep's 'pig farming' view; Rafizi gets another LOD from Bestinet

SNAPSHOT | PAS man calls for protest on DAP rep's 'pig farming' view; Rafizi gets another LOD from Bestinet

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SNAPSHOT | Rembau nobles oppose chieftain; KJ lauds UK, mourns GEG; condom prices may rise

SNAPSHOT | Rembau nobles oppose chieftain; KJ lauds UK, mourns GEG; condom prices may rise

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LETTER | Where is the data? A response to calls for blanket asbestos ban

LETTER | Where is the data? A response to calls for blanket asbestos ban

There is no scientific evidence to support a total prohibition.
UM denies 'cancer cluster' allegations as medical centre's ex-worker plans legal action

UM denies 'cancer cluster' allegations as medical centre's ex-worker plans legal action

Former X-ray technician claims lapses in SOPs, now she and a few others are sick.
SNAPSHOT | Caltex: Fuel disruption in 5 states; M'sians in West Asia advised to be vigilant

SNAPSHOT | Caltex: Fuel disruption in 5 states; M'sians in West Asia advised to be vigilant

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Fears of dialysis supply crunch prompt Warisan to call for decisive intervention

Fears of dialysis supply crunch prompt Warisan to call for decisive intervention

Efforts should be accelerated to diversify supply sources, reduce reliance on single-region imports - Koh.
Breast cancer awareness group empowers survivors and communities

Breast cancer awareness group empowers survivors and communities

BCWA aims to instil proactiveness as early detection is key to survival.
LETTER | Asbestos lobby returns as govt weighs long-delayed national ban

LETTER | Asbestos lobby returns as govt weighs long-delayed national ban

Foreign industry push resurfaces as M'sia reviews phase-out of toxic mineral.
Zara's death most consistent with suicidal behaviour: Forensic psychiatrist

Zara's death most consistent with suicidal behaviour: Forensic psychiatrist

Chua testifies that multiple factors pointed to increased likelihood of self-harm.
Schools can close if temperatures exceed 37°C for 3 straight days: Deputy minister

Schools can close if temperatures exceed 37°C for 3 straight days: Deputy minister

Wong says schools have been authorised to do so since 2023.