NEWS LIST

Wuhan virus: Singapore confirms first case

SINGAPORE, Jan 23 -- Singapore today confirmed its first imported case of a novel coronavirus, also known as the Wuhan virus.

No trace of coronavirus detected in Malaysia - Lee

SEPANG, Jan 21 -- No traces of coronavirus have been detected in the country, said Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.

Influenza A: SK Stella Maris first Sabah school to close

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 21 -- A primary school here, Sekolah Kebangsaan Stella Maris has been ordered to close after six students were reported to have contracted Influenza A or H1N1.

Malaysia on high alert following coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 -- Malaysian response teams at all international entry points and health facilities around the country particularly the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Health Office have been placed on high alert following the novel coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China.

MOH collecting data on patients with influenza a - Dr Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 -- In an effort to identify the total number of people with Influenza A (H1N1) across the country thus far, data from all facilities under the Ministry of Health (MOH) and related parties are being collected.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this would take a bit of time as “H1N1 is a seasonal disease and does not need to be notified’’.

Influenza: Selangor still has highest number of cases among schoolchildren

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 -- Selangor still has the highest number of schoolchildren infected with influenza, with 863 cases of Influenza A and H1N1 recorded to date.

Influenza forces closure of two classes in Penang

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 20 -- Two classes in as many schools in Penang have been closed after some of the children were found to have come down with influenza.

Not compulsory for hospital cafes to use lemongrass straws - Dr Lee

IPOH, Jan 17 -- The Health Ministry is not making it compulsory for operators of cafe and canteen of public hospitals to use lemongrass straws.

Influenza cases among students continue to increase

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 -- The number of influenza cases in several states have increased, with most  involving schoolchildren.

MMA Health Carnival on Saturday

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 – The public can get free basic health check-ups and screening during the Health Carnival 2020 organised by the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) on Saturday (Jan 18).