Myths and Facts About the Omicron Viral Variant
The Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19, was first reported by South African scientists on Nov 24…
Reducing the Harm from Tobacco
According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019, more than an estimated 27,200 deaths in Malaysia were related…
Climate Change Affects our Health Too
The United Nations 26th Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, is currently underway in Glasgow, United Kingdom (Oct 31-Nov…
Are you Using the Self-Testing Covid-19 Kits Correctly?
Many employers and individuals are testing for Covid-19 at their premises or homes instead of at a healthcare facility since…
Is there Really a ‘Best’ Covid-19 Vaccine?
There is extensive community spread of Covid-19. Despite the Emergency and the movement control order, Malaysia continues to climb the…
Just Washing your Hands Properly Can Save Lives
The cumulative number of positive Covid-19 cases in Malaysia exceeded 400,000 on April 28 (2021), compared to 113,010 on Dec…
Coronavirus Variants Stir Worry among Health and Science Experts
When any virus spreads through a population, it evolves over time through mutations, which are changes in the virus’ genetic…