NEWS LIST

No outbreak of African Swine Fever in Sarawak - Uggah

KUCHING, Nov 4  -- The Sarawak government today denied that there was an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the state.

Floods: Terengganu Health Dept to mobilise 678 personnel

MARANG, Nov 4 -- A total of 678 health and medical personnel from the Terengganu Health Department will be mobilised to temporary relief centres in the state during the monsoon season.

Selangor govt urged to draft blueprint to combat dengue

SHAH ALAM, Nov 4  -- The Selangor government has been urged to draft a long-term blueprint to combat dengue more effectively in view of the rising number of dengue cases reported in the state.

RM20 mil Bebuloh Health Clinic project to begin early next year

 LABUAN, Nov 4  -- The RM20 million Bebuloh Health Clinic project is set to commence early next year, and expected to be completed by 2022.

African Swine Fever issue in Sarawak not alarming: Dr Dzulkefly

LABUAN, Nov 4 -- The African Swine Fever (ASF) virus in Sarawak has yet to reach an alarming stage, and there is no need for the people to panic, said Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Exotic herb saffron could be used to fight depression: study

SYDNEY, Nov 4 -- The world's most expensive spice, Saffron, has been shown to help people suffering from depression when taken in combination with pharmaceutical antidepressants, Xinhua news agency quoted a new Australian study revealed on Monday.

ASF Virus: Health Ministry to conduct sampling on pork-based products

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3  -- The Health Ministry will conduct sampling on pork-based products to ensure that they are free from contamination of the African Swine Fever (ASF) virus.

Scientists create supplement from honey to tackle obesity

KUALA NERUS, Nov 3 -- It is known throughout the ages that honey is a natural food which is beneficial to health.

Lack of exercise, unhealthy diet may lead to metabolic syndrome disease

SEREMBAN, Nov 3 -- Lack of exercise and unhealthy diet practices are among the reasons more Malaysians are at risk for metabolic syndrome disease, according to National Heart Institute (IJN) Clinical Cardiology Specialist Dr Lim Kien Chien.

Health Ministry to study proposal on decriminalisation of drug addiction

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 -- The Ministry of Health has held a series of discussions on the proposal for the decriminalisation of drug addiction, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said today.