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bernama.com30 Aug, 10:15 am

Haze-related illnesses surged in Malaysia during EW34: asthma cases rose from 219 to 1,811, while conjunctivitis rose from 146 to 720. URTI cases fell to 1,857. N…

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theborneopost.com30 Aug

Sarawak recorded one rabies-positive stray dog in Sungai Asap, Belaga, between 24 and 28 August. A mass anti-rabies vaccination drive is planned next month. Pet o…

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thestar.com.my30 Aug

🎒 Schools need more than counsellors, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye — urging psychologists & a National School Mental Health Framework to catch struggles early.

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theborneopost.com30 Aug

🧠 Alzheimer's isn't normal ageing, it's progressive and fatal. Malaysia's dementia cases could hit 825,000 by 2050 as the population ages, says ADFM.

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theborneopost.com30 Aug

👶 RSV isn't "just a cough" for babies. Sarawak paediatricians describe infants needing ventilators and weeks in ICU. Know the signs: fast breathing, poor feeding,…

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Malaysia’s health story,
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In Malaysian health today

Haze-related illnesses surged in Malaysia during EW34: asthma cases rose from 219 to 1,811, while conjunctivitis rose from 146 to 720. URTI cases fell to 1,857. N…

Sarawak recorded one rabies-positive stray dog in Sungai Asap, Belaga, between 24 and 28 August. A mass anti-rabies vaccination drive is planned next month. Pet o…

🎒 Schools need more than counsellors, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye — urging psychologists & a National School Mental Health Framework to catch struggles early.

🧠 Alzheimer's isn't normal ageing, it's progressive and fatal. Malaysia's dementia cases could hit 825,000 by 2050 as the population ages, says ADFM.

👶 RSV isn't "just a cough" for babies. Sarawak paediatricians describe infants needing ventilators and weeks in ICU. Know the signs: fast breathing, poor feeding,…

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⚠️ Haze worsens in Sarawak: Lubok Antu, Lundu, Sri Aman and Serian all now above API 200 ("very unhealthy"). Schools must shut if readings stay above 200.

🌫️ Haze: 28 areas nationwide unhealthy as of Aug 29, Sri Aman, Sarawak worst-hit at API 221. High-risk groups urged to limit outdoor time and mask up.

🌫️ 18 areas in Malaysia, incl. KL/Putrajaya, hit unhealthy API; Sri Aman 189. Haze may persist till Aug 31 — limit outdoor time.

💭 "I hope medicine is kind to you." A psychiatry registrar reflects on years of dreaded on-calls, the unkindness she's faced — and the seniors whose grace made al…

🎉 Congrats to Prof Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy of Universiti Malaya, the only Malaysian on WHO's new Science Council. She hopes to spotlight the health workforce as scienc…

⚠️ Malaysia's health ministry warns against weight-loss products claiming to have "reta" — still in trials, unapproved anywhere. 209 ads pulled this year.

🫁 Think you're immune to haze because you're healthy? Think again — a UM doctor warns fine particles still enter your lungs, raising risk of coughs, colds & breat…

🌫️ 18 areas in Malaysia, incl. KL/Putrajaya, hit unhealthy API; Sri Aman 189. Haze may persist till Aug 31 — limit outdoor time.

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In Malaysian health today

Haze-related illnesses surged in Malaysia during EW34: asthma cases rose from 219 to 1,811, while conjunctivitis rose from 146 to 720. URTI cases fell to 1,857. N…

Sarawak recorded one rabies-positive stray dog in Sungai Asap, Belaga, between 24 and 28 August. A mass anti-rabies vaccination drive is planned next month. Pet o…

🎒 Schools need more than counsellors, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye — urging psychologists & a National School Mental Health Framework to catch struggles early.

🧠 Alzheimer's isn't normal ageing, it's progressive and fatal. Malaysia's dementia cases could hit 825,000 by 2050 as the population ages, says ADFM.

👶 RSV isn't "just a cough" for babies. Sarawak paediatricians describe infants needing ventilators and weeks in ICU. Know the signs: fast breathing, poor feeding,…

More from the health desk

⚠️ Haze worsens in Sarawak: Lubok Antu, Lundu, Sri Aman and Serian all now above API 200 ("very unhealthy"). Schools must shut if readings stay above 200.

🌫️ Haze: 28 areas nationwide unhealthy as of Aug 29, Sri Aman, Sarawak worst-hit at API 221. High-risk groups urged to limit outdoor time and mask up.

🌫️ 18 areas in Malaysia, incl. KL/Putrajaya, hit unhealthy API; Sri Aman 189. Haze may persist till Aug 31 — limit outdoor time.

💭 "I hope medicine is kind to you." A psychiatry registrar reflects on years of dreaded on-calls, the unkindness she's faced — and the seniors whose grace made al…

🎉 Congrats to Prof Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy of Universiti Malaya, the only Malaysian on WHO's new Science Council. She hopes to spotlight the health workforce as scienc…

⚠️ Malaysia's health ministry warns against weight-loss products claiming to have "reta" — still in trials, unapproved anywhere. 209 ads pulled this year.

🫁 Think you're immune to haze because you're healthy? Think again — a UM doctor warns fine particles still enter your lungs, raising risk of coughs, colds & breat…

🌫️ 18 areas in Malaysia, incl. KL/Putrajaya, hit unhealthy API; Sri Aman 189. Haze may persist till Aug 31 — limit outdoor time.

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