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WHO sends over 1 mln polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children
WHO is sending more than one million polio vaccines to Gaza to be administered over the coming weeks to prevent children being infected.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![Parliament: Nearly 9.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines expired as of June 11 - Dr Dzulkefly Parliament: Nearly 9.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines expired as of June 11 - Dr Dzulkefly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720674506_DzulkeflyAhmad.jpg)
Parliament: Nearly 9.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines expired as of June 11 - Dr Dzulkefly
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the total loss, including logistics and storage costs, amounted to RM185 million.
Thu Jul 11 2024
AWANI Tonight: Public trust should be higher for dengue vaccine - Qdenga
There should be less hesitation about Qdenga, Malaysia's first dengue vaccine, because it has gone through proper development processes, says Dr Koh Kar Chai, Public Education & Advocacy Lead for Dengue Prevention Advocacy Malaysia.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![''There should be more public trust in the Dengue vaccine - Expert ''There should be more public trust in the Dengue vaccine - Expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719401266_TBAedes.jpg)
''There should be more public trust in the Dengue vaccine" - Expert
There should be less vaccine hesitancy towards Qdenga, Malaysia's first dengue vaccine due to the development processes it went through
Wed Jun 26 2024
Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 3) — Pandemic Lessons: Prevent Vaccine Inequity
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Vanessa Daniel, Acting Director of the Southeast Asia Regional Office for the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) which is a non-profit which seeks to ensure treatment for neglected diseases are available, affordable, and adapted to the communities who need them.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 2) — Navigating Cost, Access, and Hesitancy
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh, specialist in Health Economy & Public Health at UKM’s Faculty of Medicine.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 1) — Takeda's Qdenga Debuts in Malaysia
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Koh Kar Chai, Public Education & Advocacy Lead for the Dengue Prevention Advocacy Malaysia, which is a collective of medical and community organisations.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Malaysia to seek AstraZeneca explanation about COVID-19 vaccine side effect - MOH Malaysia to seek AstraZeneca explanation about COVID-19 vaccine side effect - MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714689492_DzulkeflyAhmadMente.jpg)
Malaysia to seek AstraZeneca explanation about COVID-19 vaccine side effect - MOH
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the pharmaceutical company should be responsible by submitting a thorough and transparent explanation.
Fri May 03 2024
![Wiping out polio 'not guaranteed', support needed, Bill Gates says Wiping out polio 'not guaranteed', support needed, Bill Gates says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714376051_vaccinejpg.jpg)
Wiping out polio 'not guaranteed', support needed, Bill Gates says
Bill Gates warns against complacency in tackling the deadly viral disease.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![Khairy’s vaccine defamation suit settled, Lokman Adam agrees to apologise Khairy’s vaccine defamation suit settled, Lokman Adam agrees to apologise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710823527_TBSAMANKJJAMAL.jpg)
Khairy’s vaccine defamation suit settled, Lokman Adam agrees to apologise
Datuk Lokman Noor Adam also agreed to delete the defamatory statement and not to republish or share the defamatory statement.
Mon Apr 15 2024
![Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61596797317_TBWHOLEBANONAID.jpg)
Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says
The new vaccine is reported to protect against the five major strains, unlike the initial vaccine that works against only one strain.
Mon Apr 15 2024
!['Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO 'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710915035_kids.jpg)
'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO
Vaccinating children who missed their measles shots during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical, as outbreaks increase worldwide.
Wed Mar 20 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Ending Tuberculosis: Enhancing Prevention, Improving Diagnosis, and Incentivizing Treatment [COLUMNIST] Ending Tuberculosis: Enhancing Prevention, Improving Diagnosis, and Incentivizing Treatment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709881485_tuberculosis.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Ending Tuberculosis: Enhancing Prevention, Improving Diagnosis, and Incentivizing Treatment
With enhanced prevention, improved diagnosis and incentivised treatment, the target of ending tuberculosis is achievable.
Fri Mar 08 2024
![Children most at risk as measles cases soar from Ethiopia to Yemen Children most at risk as measles cases soar from Ethiopia to Yemen](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-03/81551409095_Measles.jpg)
Children most at risk as measles cases soar from Ethiopia to Yemen
Over the years, however, the success of the measles vaccine has led to complacency about the dangers that has fanned vaccine hesitancy.
Sun Feb 18 2024
![Cameroon begins routine malaria shots in global milestone Cameroon begins routine malaria shots in global milestone](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71705999279_TBmalariavaccine.jpg)
Cameroon begins routine malaria shots in global milestone
The global fight against malaria took a stride forward as Cameroon started the world's first routine vaccine programme.
Tue Jan 23 2024
![Medan selera Taman Lembah Keramat terbakar Medan selera Taman Lembah Keramat terbakar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51722042268_tbmedanselera.jpg)
Medan selera Taman Lembah Keramat terbakar
Kebakaran melibatkan bangunan kelas A yang dianggarkan musnah 80 peratus.
Sat Jul 27 2024
AWANI Pagi: Berita tumpuan & menarik di astroawani.com [27 Julai 2024]
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- Lapan kawasan rekod cuaca panas berjaga-jaga
- Sukan Olimpik Paris 2024 secara rasmi membuka tirai
Sat Jul 27 2024
![Pemimpin Hamas meninggal dunia dalam tahanan Israel Pemimpin Hamas meninggal dunia dalam tahanan Israel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51722040266_tbMustafaMuhammadA.jpg)
Pemimpin Hamas meninggal dunia dalam tahanan Israel
Mustafa Muhammad Abu Ara meninggal dunia selepas dipindahkan dari penjara di selatan Israel ke hospital.
Sat Jul 27 2024
![Lelaki buta mata selepas tampar lalat hinggap di muka Lelaki buta mata selepas tampar lalat hinggap di muka](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41722039605_lelakibutalalat.jpg)
Lelaki buta mata selepas tampar lalat hinggap di muka
Wu dari Shenzen dilaporkan buta mata kiri selepas terkena jangkitan kuman dipercayai dibawa lalat itu.
Sat Jul 27 2024
![[KOLUMNIS] PRK Nenggiri: Petunjuk persepsi atau prestasi? [KOLUMNIS] PRK Nenggiri: Petunjuk persepsi atau prestasi?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701508558_Jaripengundi.jpg)
[KOLUMNIS] PRK Nenggiri: Petunjuk persepsi atau prestasi?
Kali ini pada bulan Ogos 2024, ia adalah giliran Kelantan iaitu negeri yang masyhur dengan sejarah pemerintahan Paduka Seri Maharaja Puteri Cik Siti Wan Kembang.
Sat Jul 27 2024
![Olimpik Paris 2024: Judoka Iraq atlet pertama gagal ujian doping Olimpik Paris 2024: Judoka Iraq atlet pertama gagal ujian doping](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81722039538_tbPositivedoping.jpg)
Olimpik Paris 2024: Judoka Iraq atlet pertama gagal ujian doping
Judoka Iraq Sajjad Sehen menjadi atlet pertama yang gagal dalam ujian doping di Sukan Olimpik Paris.
Sat Jul 27 2024
![Perubahan iklim punca banjir buruk di Filipina Perubahan iklim punca banjir buruk di Filipina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41722038584_TyphoonGaemi.jpg)
Perubahan iklim punca banjir buruk di Filipina
Sekurang-kurangnya 14 orang terkorban, sementara lebih 600,000 yang lain hilang tempat tinggal akibat Taufan Gaemi.
Sat Jul 27 2024
![Bekas Menteri Siti Zaharah meninggal dunia Bekas Menteri Siti Zaharah meninggal dunia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81722039049_TanSriDrSitiZaha.jpg)
Bekas Menteri Siti Zaharah meninggal dunia
Bekas Menteri Perpaduan Negara dan Pembangunan Masyarakat Tan Sri Dr Siti Zaharah Sulaiman meninggal dunia pada jam 11.23 malam tadi.
Fri Jul 26 2024
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Sumbangan PMKS kepada KDNK berkembang 5.0 peratus - Perangkaan
Sumbangan PMKS kepada KDNK mencatatkan pertumbuhan 5.0 peratus pada 2023 dengan nilai ditambah berjumlah RM613.1 bilion atau 39.1 peratus kepada ekonomi Malaysia.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![Olimpik Paris 2024: Kontinjen Malaysia menelusuri Sungai Seine Olimpik Paris 2024: Kontinjen Malaysia menelusuri Sungai Seine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71722037332_ParisAtletMalaysia.jpg)
Olimpik Paris 2024: Kontinjen Malaysia menelusuri Sungai Seine
Kontinjen negara tampil mempersona apabila menggayakan busana 'The Malaya' berwarna hijau zaitun dengan motif keemasan.
Fri Jul 26 2024