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16-Year-Old Girl Succumbs To Rabies In Sarawak

Earlier this month, a 16-year-old girl succumbed to rabies at the Sarawak General Hospital (HUS), Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a statement today, 21 November According to the Health DG, the 16-year-old girl is the sixth victim to die from the disease in Sarawak this year and is the 28th case since rabies outbreak was declared in the state on 31 July 2017. "The teenager […]

today21 November 2020

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“Abah Minta Maaf, Jaga Diri”

The farewell message, which was scribbled on a piece of paper, has gone viral after his 32-year-old daughter shared it on her Facebook account, according to a report in Harian Metro today, 21 November.She was, however, not allowed to keep the paper on which her father's message was written for fear that it might have been contaminated with the coronavirus that has killed more than 300 people in the... Click […]

today21 November 2020

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Medical Officer In JB Under Investigation Over Vulgar Tweet Insulting A Cancer Patient

On 8 November, they wrote, "You've had brain cancer for six to seven months but why did you have to be referred at 3-4am pig? Can't wait until tomorrow? Six to seven months with cancer like that, but the creature is still breathing. Couldn't you just be referred tomorrow?" The man proceeded to insult the patient and called them 'p*ki anjing' which, translated literally, means 'dog's vagina'. Sinar Harian reported […]

today19 November 2020

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Malaysia Has Recorded Over 51,000 Cases To Date & May Overtake Singapore Within A Week

Out of the new daily cases, 1,285 are local transmissions while five are imported cases.Additionally, 110 patients are being treated in intensive care units (ICU), with 37 patients needing ventilator support.Sabah reported the highest number of new positive cases at 660, and the second highest was Selangor with 407 cases, then Kuala Lumpur at... Click here to read the full article. Source:

today19 November 2020

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You Tested Positive For COVID-19. What Happens Next?

Here's a checklist of things to bring to the hospital:- Important documents (IC, list of medications)- Handphone and charger- Towel- A bag of toiletries (soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste)- Clean clothes and underwear (hospital gowns are usually provided)- Comfortable flip-flops- Snacks and a water bottle- A lot of entertainment - tablet, books, earphones, puzzles, magazinesAccording to the MOH's discharge criteria, you will be in the hospital for at least 10 […]

today18 November 2020

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Klang Valley Tops Sabah In Recording Most Daily Infections With 544 New COVID-19 Cases

According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), areas within the Klang Valley saw a total of 544 new cases today, 16 November, while Sabah recorded 288 new cases.The total number of COVID-19 cases reported in Malaysia is 1,103.However, cases reported within Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya make up 49% of the total.This is the third time within the past week that Klang Valley has logged more cases in a single […]

today16 November 2020

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Over 500 People In The Klang Valley Tested Positive For COVID-19 Within A Single Day

As of 12pm on Friday, 13 November, the state health department found that a total of 364 people are infected with the coronavirus disease.Currently, there is a total of 1,788 active cases with patients receiving treatment in hospitals throughout the state.The district with the most active cases so far is Klang with 582 cases, followed by Hulu Langat with 443 cases, and Petaling with 353... Click here to read the […]

today13 November 2020

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UM Medical Student Receives Prestigious Rhodes Scholarship To Study In Oxford

"My hometown is quite a big inspiration for me because at UM, where I'm currently studying, is where the Nipah virus was discovered and my hometown was one of the earliest places to be infected with the virus," he said.According to Rhodes Trust, Subashan also worked closely with urban poor communities during his clinical training and is a strong advocate of science for all.Inspired by his experiences in medical school, […]

today12 November 2020