The Ministry of Health (MOH) aims to reduce cases of high blood pressure (HBP) in the country by 25 per cent by 2025.Its minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said during that period, MOH also targets to reduce salt consumption by 30 percent in addition to preven…

The cumulative number of dengue fever cases from January to June 3 has increased by 158 per cent with 48,712 cases reported compared with 18,883 cases for the same period last year.Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said during …

South Korea’s new coronavirus cases stayed below 20,000 for the second consecutive day Saturday.The country reported 18,663 new infections, bringing the total caseload to 31,766,502, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said.Daily in…

A total of 30,648 notices with compound value of RM7.6 million were issued nationwide for smoking in eateries last year, said Health deputy director-general (Public Health) Datuk Dr Norhayati Rusli.She said Selangor had the highest number of violations…

The Melaka Health Department issued a total of 886 notices with a compound value of RM204,100 involving various offences under the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004 (PPKHT) from January to April this year.State Health, Human Resource and Unit…

The number of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases in the country exceeded the national alert level of 1,150 cases per week during Epidemiological Week (EW) 19 from May 7 to 13.Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said Selan…

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday pledged an additional US$24 million in contributions from South Korea to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), his office said.Yoon made the pledge while addressing an expanded session of the G…

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday pledged an additional US$24 million in contributions from South Korea to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), his office said.Yoon made the pledge while addressing an expanded session of the G…

Diabetes is often associated with health issues including heart disease, kidney disease and amputations, and not many people know it could also lead to vision loss and is the most commonest cause of blindness in working-age adults.Consultant Ophthalmo…

A 52-year-old man died when a tree fell on his car while he was driving in front of Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital (HSAH) here at about 8pm yesterday.A Kedah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) spokesman informed that the victim, S. Karthigesu who was pinn…