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Final push for global pandemic treaty on Tuesday in Geneva

Final push for global pandemic treaty on Tuesday in Geneva

Treaty seeks to ensure rapid development, equitable distribution of vaccines.

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Dzulkefly: Health treaties won't undermine M'sia's sovereignty

Dzulkefly: Health treaties won't undermine M'sia's sovereignty

It's purely to safeguard nation's public health interests, he says.

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Covid-19 cases rose to almost 6.8k in Nov 26-Dec 2 period

Covid-19 cases rose to almost 6.8k in Nov 26-Dec 2 period

Health Ministry to continue monitoring, preparing for any eventuality, Radzi says.

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‘Country's sovereignty priority in WHO pandemic treaty, IHR negotiations’

‘Country's sovereignty priority in WHO pandemic treaty, IHR negotiations’

Health minister says no decision until everything is agreed.

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World Bank sees M'sia resilient amid pandemic challenges

World Bank sees M'sia resilient amid pandemic challenges

Economy stable with 5pct annual growth rate.

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LETTER | Brain drain in biomedical field must be tackled urgently

LETTER | Brain drain in biomedical field must be tackled urgently

It is affecting our readiness in facing future health crises.

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Covid-19 enters fourth year with looming risk of new sub-variant

Covid-19 enters fourth year with looming risk of new sub-variant

Bernama rounds up the history of Covid -19 and challenges that lies ahead.

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Pandemic lockdowns linked to decline in US twin births - study suggests

Pandemic lockdowns linked to decline in US twin births - study suggests

The twin birth rate dropped 3pct between 2019 and 2020.

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How the WHO might fight future pandemics

How the WHO might fight future pandemics

The global health body aims to enact a legally binding agreement.

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When the AI goes haywire, bring on the humans

When the AI goes haywire, bring on the humans

Fico's case shows human intervention is still needed, despite AI advancements.

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Rare political protest banners removed in Chinese capital

Rare political protest banners removed in Chinese capital

Many are upset over China’s strict Covid-19 lockdowns.

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Life expectancy now a year a shorter due to excess Covid-19 deaths

Life expectancy now a year a shorter due to excess Covid-19 deaths

Women may live 4.5 years longer than men, figures show.

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LETTER | Prioritise public healthcare efficiency

LETTER | Prioritise public healthcare efficiency

Don't be side-tracked by politics, focus on serving the public.

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Pandemic corruption: PAC requests Audit Dept probe, to summon ministries

Pandemic corruption: PAC requests Audit Dept probe, to summon ministries

MACC claims there are elements of corruption in medical procurement.

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MACC reveals corrupt practices in medical procurement during pandemic

MACC reveals corrupt practices in medical procurement during pandemic

They include abuse of power in diverting relief aid and stimulus packages.

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Glove manufacturers should tap into non-medical industries - Zuraida

Glove manufacturers should tap into non-medical industries - Zuraida

They should find ways to make the industry lucrative.

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WHO lays out plan to emerge from emergency phase of pandemic

WHO lays out plan to emerge from emergency phase of pandemic

Plan includes three possible scenarios for how virus might evolve.

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COMMENT | Pandemic signs still in the sewers

COMMENT | Pandemic signs still in the sewers

Monitoring wastewater could help shut pandemics down before they start.

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Ensure good ventilation in buildings to curb viruses – Arthur

Ensure good ventilation in buildings to curb viruses – Arthur

The pandemic has compelled us to adopt new technologies.

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Malaysian economy swings back to growth but pandemic risks remain

Malaysian economy swings back to growth but pandemic risks remain

The current monetary policy stance was considered appropriate.

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Do not assume Covid pandemic reaching 'end game', warns WHO

Do not assume Covid pandemic reaching 'end game', warns WHO

Global conditions are ideal for new variants to emerge.

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MP SPEAKS | Sanctions during the pandemic

MP SPEAKS | Sanctions during the pandemic

Iran irefuses to bow to the demands of world powers.

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LETTER | Bank Negara should intervene more

LETTER | Bank Negara should intervene more

The pandemic and recent floods has impacted a lot of lives.

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Mah: More school dropouts in previous years compared to post-pandemic

Mah: More school dropouts in previous years compared to post-pandemic

PARLIAMENT | 34,074 quit classes in 2018 as against 21,316 during Covid-19.

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