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May 09, 2026 Asean

Two Singapore residents isolated for hantavirus test negative

SINGAPORE: Two Singapore residents who had been on board a hantavirus-hit cruise ship have tested negative to the rare respiratory disease, Singapore’s Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said Friday.

May 01, 2026 Health and Fitness

Expert warns of rising monkey malaria risk in Sabah

Kota Kinabalu: Monkey malaria accounted for nearly all of Sabah’s 1,180 malaria cases in 2025, highlighting the urgent need for more proactive prevention among communities living near forests, a Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) expert said.

April 25, 2026 Sabah

Mental health of teachers vital, too

Mental health challenges among educators have escalated into a national concern, prompting the government to intensify efforts to safeguard the well-being of teachers and education leaders nationwide.

April 22, 2026 Health and Fitness

RM350 subsidy for autism treatment: Rina

TAWAU: The State Government is providing a monthly subsidy of RM350 to parents who send their children for treatment and therapy at registered autism intervention centres in the State.

April 21, 2026 Health and Fitness

Autonomy solution for doctor shortage in Sabah

Kota Kinabalu: A health think tank has urged Sabah to seek autonomy over the recruitment and deployment of healthcare personnel to tackle its chronic doctor shortage, following a model similar to Sarawak’s.

April 17, 2026 Sabah

Rodent activity raises health concerns in Penampang

PENAMPANG: A rise in rodent activity in residential and commercial areas has raised concerns over public health and environmental cleanliness.

April 17, 2026 Health and Fitness

Portable ultrasound machine gift to QE2 from NGO

Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Kinabalu Pink Ribbon (SKPR) has donated a portable ultrasound machine to Hospital Queen Elizabeth II (HQE II), marking another step in strengthening breast cancer awareness and early detection efforts in Sabah.

April 04, 2026 Health and Fitness

Help dialysis patients stand on own feet

Kota Kinabalu: Dialysis patients here are calling on relevant agencies and departments to enhance opportunities and assistance for those living with chronic kidney disease, noting that many remain unaware of the support available to them.

March 27, 2026 Health and Fitness

Knowing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation helps save lives: Doc

RANAU: Most people who experience cardiac arrest at home, at work or in a public location die because they don’t receive immediate CPR from someone on the scene.

March 26, 2026 National

Ensure eight glasses of water daily: Ministry of Health

PUTRAJAYA: The prolonged hot weather that is currently affecting the country can be detrimental to human health with a spectrum of heat-related illnesses that can range from mild to severe and potentially fatal, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH).

March 25, 2026 Health and Fitness

Pushbike events as light therapy for children on the spectrum

Kuala Lumpur: For many children, riding a pushbike is simply a fun recreational activity. For some parents, however, the two-wheeled sport has become a form of light therapy that helps their children cope with health challenges.

March 20, 2026 World

India to tackle global obesity with cheap fat-loss jabs

MUMBAI: A deluge of weight‑loss drugs is set to transform the global fight against obesity as India prepares to unleash low‑cost generic versions of injections like Ozempic after a key patent expired Friday.

March 20, 2026 Health and Fitness

Free Kudat health screening

KOTA MARUDU: Residents in several remote areas of Banggi, Kudat and Pitas will receive free health screening services through the 2026 Northern Sabah Tour Free Health Screening Programme, which will run for five days from March 23 to 27.

March 20, 2026 Health and Fitness

Warisan’s blood screening programme in Sandakan

SANDAKAN: Parti Warisan Elopura Women’s Wing will be organizing a free blood screening program on Sunday, 22 March, starting from 7am at Bandar Kim Fung, Batu 4.

March 19, 2026 Health and Fitness

Geopolitics no threat to healthcare

Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian medical sector is not affected by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East; hence, the outlook for the medical tourism sector remains strong for this year, said Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd. .

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