Three men arrested with ketum water en route to RXZ event in Terengganu
Authorities arrested three men travelling to an RXZ event in Terengganu after discovering bottles of ketum water during a routine vehicle inspection near Gong Badak.
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Terengganu's Drug Rehabilitation Programme Achieves 94% Success Rate Among 6,000 Dependants
Terengganu's National Anti-Drug Agency has successfully rehabilitated 5,640 individuals from a cohort of 6,000 drug dependants over the past 14 years, employing community-based recovery models that allow patients to maintain employment and family ties.
HKL Dismisses Viral Video Claims About Toilet Conditions
Hospital Kuala Lumpur has rejected claims that its public toilets are unhygienic following a viral video. The hospital's director says the facility shown is not under HKL's management.
RM328 Million Healthcare Investment Boost For Negeri Sembilan
The Pakatan Harapan administration has committed RM328 million towards 24 healthcare infrastructure projects in Negeri Sembilan, alongside an extra RM26.6 million to refurbish 88 clinics across the state.
Nepal's Healthcare Crisis: Doctors Strike Over Rising Violence as Hundreds of Thousands Go Without Treatment
Hundreds of thousands of Nepali patients were denied medical care when doctors nationwide suspended outpatient services to protest escalating violence against healthcare workers. The strike followed an assault on a doctor at Narayani Hospital.
Sixth Death Confirmed in New York Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak
New York City health authorities have confirmed a sixth death from Legionnaires' disease in an Upper East Side outbreak affecting 90 people, though officials believe transmission has halted.
Serian's Air Quality Deteriorates to Unhealthy Levels as Southwest Monsoon Intensifies Haze Risk
Serian in Sarawak has recorded an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index reading of 153, with 11 other areas experiencing moderate pollution levels. The Southwest Monsoon is expected to worsen air quality through September.
Malaysia's Veterinary Care Crisis: Why Emergency Pet Healthcare Remains a Luxury, Not a Right
Malaysia's shortage of 24-hour veterinary emergency clinics has created a healthcare crisis for pet owners, leaving families unable to access critical care when their animals face life-threatening situations.
The Detection Puzzle: Why Cyclospora Outbreaks Are So Hard to Trace and Control
Cyclospora parasites pose unique detection challenges for food safety authorities because they cannot be cultured in laboratories and have lengthy incubation periods, complicating efforts to trace contaminated food sources.
Democratic Republic of Congo Ebola Outbreak Exceeds 3,000 Cases as Vaccine Trials Begin
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has exceeded 3,000 confirmed cases, with over 1,300 deaths recorded. Health authorities are racing to develop treatments and vaccines against the Bundibugyo ebolavirus strain.
Lee Lam Thye Urges National Declaration of War on Synthetic Drug Crisis
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has urged Malaysia to declare combating synthetic drug abuse a national priority, warning the nation faces generational harm without comprehensive government and societal action.
Japan's Summer Heat Crisis: Over 450 Hospitalized Daily as Heatwave Sweeps Nation
Japan is grappling with a severe heatwave that has hospitalized over 450 people in a single day in Tokyo, the highest figure in 16 years of record-keeping. At least 14 deaths have been reported nationwide.
Ho Chi Minh City busts sprawling drug-laced vape syndicate with 49 arrests
Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested 49 people, including four foreigners, for distributing electronic cigarettes laced with etomidate, a controlled anaesthetic. The busts uncovered 1,670 vape pods and significant quantities of ketamine and methamphetamine.
Penang Supermarket Closure Signals Strengthened Food Safety Enforcement
The Penang State Health Department has temporarily shuttered a supermarket at Gurney Drive Shopping Mall following hygiene violations discovered during routine inspections, marking continued efforts to enforce food safety standards across the state.
DBKL launches urgent tree safety survey after fatal fall in Kuala Lumpur
Following a fatal tree-fall incident, Kuala Lumpur City Hall has initiated a comprehensive technical investigation and launched inspections of potentially dangerous mature trees throughout the capital's road network.
Swedish study finds cat ownership does not worsen childhood asthma
A major Swedish study tracking nearly 30,000 asthmatic children found no evidence that living with cats worsens their condition, contradicting long-held assumptions about pet allergens and childhood asthma.
Funeral Customs Accelerating Ebola Spread in DR Congo as Death Toll Climbs Past 800
The UN migration agency has flagged traditional funeral practices in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a major driver of Ebola transmission, warning that moving victims' bodies across provinces for burial is hastening the outbreak's spread.
Expert Questions Why Student Had 34 Vape Devices, Coroner's Court Hears in Zara Qairina Mahathir Case
A consultant psychiatrist has raised concerns about the number of vaping devices found in a student's possession, telling the Kota Kinabalu Coroner's Court that 34 devices is an unusually large quantity for a young person to own.
Rakan KKM Initiative To Bolster Public Healthcare Revenue And Staff Retention
Malaysia's Ministry of Health unveiled the Rakan KKM initiative to generate additional revenue for upgrading public healthcare services while retaining medical specialists. Cyberjaya Hospital will pilot the programme, offering fee-paying elective procedures at affordable rates.
India's Customs Authority Escalates Nicotine Pouch Battle Against Adani Group
India's customs authority has aligned with the health ministry to challenge the Adani Group's sale of nicotine pouches at airport duty-free shops, rejecting claims that tax-exempt zones are exempt from domestic regulations.
Parliament to Debate El Niño Crisis, Military Training Safety and Food Security
Malaysia's Parliament is focusing on the country's readiness for El Niño, investigating a military training explosion, and addressing food security threats as lawmakers debate critical governance issues.
Melaka's Bukit Rambai Health Clinic To Get Funding Decision In October's Budget
Melaka authorities say a decision on building a new Type 3 health clinic in Bukit Rambai will come with October's 2027 Budget announcement. The facility aims to expand healthcare services significantly.
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreads to Five Provinces as Cases Approach 1,900
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has expanded to five provinces with confirmed cases now totalling 1,873 and deaths reaching 672, marking a critical phase in the epidemic declared in May.
Australia's Health Crisis: Chronic Diseases and Mental Illness Strike Growing Numbers
A major Australian health report warns that chronic and mental illnesses now affect the majority of the population, with dementia emerging as the nation's leading cause of death and youth mental health declining sharply.
Military Healthcare Initiative Brings Medical Services to Rural Malaysia
Malaysia's armed forces delivered free healthcare services to residents in Kuala Ketil through a civil-military cooperation programme, providing dental treatments, health screenings, and emergency care at Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah International Islamic University.
Malaysia's Digital Health Push Cuts Clinic Wait Times to Under an Hour
Malaysia's Ministry of Health has slashed patient waiting times at public clinics to under an hour through digital systems like CCMS and MySejahtera, with plans to expand nationwide by 2028.
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WHO Sounds Alarm Over Intensifying European Heatwave Crisis
The WHO has warned that Europe faces a critical period ahead as another severe heatwave develops over the Atlantic. Temperatures in Portugal and southern Spain are forecast to reach 43°C, prompting urgent calls for stronger health preparedness measures.
The Human Body's Limits in Adapting to Intensifying Heatwaves
The World Health Organization warns heatwaves will become more frequent and intense. Medical experts say human bodies can adapt to heat, but only within strict limits—and prolonged exposure dramatically increases mortality risk.
Sarawak Cancer Centre to Begin Construction in Early 2027
Sarawak's RM1 billion Cancer Centre project will commence in early January 2027 following contractor selection, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi announced. The 310-bed facility will be built adjacent to Sarawak Heart Centre.
UTeM's Tech-Driven Rehabilitation Centre Brings Advanced Recovery to Rural Melaka
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka has launched a rehabilitation centre in Jasin featuring cutting-edge technologies including robotic gloves and exoskeletons, funded through the UniMADANI 2024 Grant.
MOH Pledges Permanent Positions for All Housemen by 2028 Under Healthcare Reform Drive
Malaysia's Health Ministry has committed to offering permanent posts to all housemen immediately upon completing their training by 2028, as part of a government-wide healthcare reform initiative aimed at addressing chronic staffing shortages.
Man dies after lightning strike during paddleboarding off Singapore's Pasir Ris Beach
A paddleboarder died after a lightning strike in waters off Singapore's Pasir Ris Beach on July 5, while six other people were hospitalised with injuries from the incident.
Guinea-Bissau Reports First Mpox Case as Health Authorities Mobilise Response
Guinea-Bissau has confirmed its first mpox case, a 27-year-old woman diagnosed after seeking care in late June. Health authorities have activated national response protocols and reinforced surveillance at borders.
MOH Expands Wellness Hub Network to Reach Half a Million Malaysians This Year
Malaysia's Ministry of Health is targeting over 500,000 citizens to benefit from its nationwide Wellness Hub services this year, building on proven success in weight management and fitness interventions across the country.
Penang Council Invests RM900,000 Yearly in Free Hospital Shuttle Service
The Penang Island City Council is spending RM900,000 yearly to run a free shuttle bus service connecting Komtar to Penang Hospital and nearby healthcare facilities, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and encourage public transport use.
New Hospital Planned for Bandar Enstek to Relieve Pressure on Seremban's Overburdened HTJ
Malaysia's Health Minister has announced plans for a new hospital in Bandar Enstek, Nilai, to address capacity constraints at the existing Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital in Seremban as the region's population grows rapidly.
Sunway Medical Centre Velocity Expands AED Network Across Kuala Lumpur to Boost Cardiac Arrest Survival
Sunway Medical Centre Velocity is deploying Automated External Defibrillators across Kuala Lumpur's busiest locations and rolling out CPR training to combat Malaysia's low cardiac arrest survival rates of 0.5 to 8.5 per cent.
RM500 Million Health Ministry Budget Cut Is Technical Adjustment, Says Dzulkefly
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has reassured lawmakers that a RM500 million expenditure restriction warrant imposed on the Ministry of Health is merely a technical adjustment and will not compromise healthcare delivery or services to the public.
The Weekend Warrior Epidemic: How Malaysia's Fitness Boom Is Straining Hospitals
Malaysia's explosive growth in recreational sports like padel and pickleball is delivering health benefits but also triggering a surge in preventable injuries among weekend athletes who escalate training too quickly.
Three Dead in Mexico City as World Cup Celebrations Turn Tragic
Three people have died in Mexico City following celebrations of Mexico's World Cup qualification. The victims, aged 19, 44, and 48, died from asphyxiation near Paseo de la Reforma on Tuesday night.
Toronto braces for extreme heat as Portugal faces Croatia in World Cup knockout
Toronto health officials warn football fans attending Thursday's Portugal-Croatia World Cup match to stay hydrated and limit alcohol as the city faces a severe heat warning with temperatures potentially reaching 40°C.
Spain's June Heatwave Linked to Over 1,000 Deaths as Climate Extremes Intensify
Spain's health authorities attributed more than 1,000 deaths to extreme heat in June, marking the second-hottest month since records began. The crisis underscores rising climate risks across Europe and Southeast Asia.
Malaysia Must Adopt Integrated Screening Strategy to Combat Rising Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Disease Crisis
The National Cancer Society Malaysia is pushing for an urgent nationwide screening strategy to tackle the rising burden of interconnected heart, kidney and metabolic diseases affecting Malaysians.
Strength Training Critical for Fall Prevention in Malaysia's Ageing Population, Says Dr Adibah
A Kuching gymnasium owner and medical consultant is pushing for greater awareness of strength training among Malaysian seniors, citing decades of experience treating fall-related injuries in hospitals.
Dark Trade in Cat Meat Persists Across Indochina Despite Public Opposition
An underground trade in cat meat continues to flourish across Indochina, with approximately one million cats killed annually in Vietnam alone driven by superstitious beliefs about good fortune and medicinal properties.