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WHO declares highest alert level for mpox outbreak in Africa

UN health agency’s decision comes after spike in cases in DRC, spread to neighbouring countries

Health Ministry turns to WHO amid rising streptococcal infection cases in Japan

Minister emphasises urgency of obtaining updates to implement necessary control measures against disease, which has yet to affect Malaysia

Covid-19 cut global lifespan by nearly two years: WHO 

In its peak between 2019 and 2021, life expectancy fell to 71.4 years, similar to 2012 levels, wiping a decade of progress

AstraZeneca acknowledges rare Covid-19 vaccine side effects amid legal battle 

However, company emphasises regulators worldwide agree benefits outweigh risks of extremely rare potential risks

H5N1 bird flu found in raw milk of cows, goats: WHO

The H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in the raw milk of infected animals, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

‘Very hurtful’: Chief justice exposes legal failures driven by distorted Islamic views

Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat laments misinterpretations of faith that distort justice in high-profile rulings, cites Indira Gandhi and Nik Elin Zurina cases

The ‘powerful’ fallacy of MCMC – Wong Chun Wai

New regulations are needed to police rampant crimes committed on social media platforms used by millions of Malaysians