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Medical researchers are sounding alarms over accelerated biological ageing in younger generations, who show higher cancer risks and hypertension rates than previous cohorts despite better health information access.
Hundreds of Indonesian students have fallen ill from suspected food poisoning linked to President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals programme, undermining efforts by new leadership to restore public confidence through stricter safety measures.
The Pakatan Harapan government has committed RM328 million towards 24 healthcare development initiatives in Negeri Sembilan, alongside an extra RM26.6 million to renovate 88 dilapidated clinics across the state.
New York City has recorded its sixth death from a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side, with 90 confirmed cases and no new diagnoses since mid-July, officials announced.
Malaysia's Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad unveiled plans for a new 350-bed specialist hospital in Bandar Baru Enstek, expected to serve over 700,000 residents across Seremban and surrounding districts by 2032.
Serian in Sarawak has recorded an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index reading of 153, with authorities warning of potential transboundary haze as the Southwest Monsoon continues through September.
Cyclospora, a parasite behind thousands of suspected foodborne illness cases in the US, presents unique detection and tracing challenges due to its long incubation period and inability to be cultured in laboratories.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed more than 3,000 Ebola cases, with over 1,350 deaths reported. Researchers are accelerating vaccine development, with the first human trial of a Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine now underway.
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has called for Malaysia to declare the fight against synthetic drug abuse a national priority, warning that urgent comprehensive action across government and society is needed to prevent the loss of another generation.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has confirmed 2,905 Ebola cases and 1,269 deaths as the University of Oxford's candidate vaccine enters human trials. The government has allocated US$50 million to strengthen response efforts.
Japan is reeling from a severe heatwave that has hospitalised record numbers and claimed at least 14 lives. Authorities have declared the extreme heat a 'disaster', with temperatures exceeding 40°C across much of the country.
Penang's health department has temporarily shuttered a prominent supermarket at Gurney Drive mall following hygiene violations discovered during routine inspection, underscoring the state's commitment to food safety standards.
Following a fatal tree collapse in Kuala Lumpur, DBKL has initiated a comprehensive technical investigation and begun systematic inspections of mature and potentially hazardous trees positioned along the capital's major thoroughfares.
A UN agency has flagged funeral customs in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a major factor accelerating Ebola transmission, with the outbreak killing over 800 people across five provinces in just two months.
A Singapore coroner has concluded that two teenagers who died in January manufactured their own methamphetamine pills and inhaled the drug, with both found to have fatal concentrations in their systems.
Malaysian Parliament's final sitting examines government readiness for El Niño, investigates a military training explosion, and debates measures against deviant Islamic teachings and rising non-communicable diseases.
Selangor has selected Taman Medan as the primary location for a new hospital project aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure in densely populated areas including Puchong and Subang.
Kedah's Department of Environment discovered an unlicensed waste disposal facility spanning 250 square metres in Bukit Banyan, where contractors were illegally burning domestic waste to extract metals. The case has been referred for enforcement action.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is battling a widening Ebola outbreak that has now claimed 672 lives across five provinces, with confirmed cases reaching 1,873 and treatment facilities operating near full capacity.
The World Health Organization has officially declared an end to a hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius after the last quarantined passenger tested negative and returned home on July 2, 2026. The outbreak claimed three lives.
Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has urged Malaysians to adopt healthier habits to maintain independence as the nation transitions into an ageing society, citing rising life expectancy.
Cambridge University scientists have developed an AI-assisted vaccine technology that could protect against multiple virus strains simultaneously. The breakthrough approach, inspired by the 2013-16 Ebola crisis, aims to move beyond current vaccines that target single strains.
The World Health Organization warns heatwaves are becoming recurring crises. While human bodies show some seasonal heat adaptation, medical research reveals this capacity has clear biological limits, particularly during prolonged exposure.
Sarawak's major healthcare infrastructure project, the Sarawak Cancer Centre, is positioned to commence construction in early 2027 once the successful contractor receives formal approval, according to Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka has inaugurated a community rehabilitation centre in Serkam featuring proprietary robotic technologies to support treatment for stroke patients and those with mobility disorders.
Malaysia's Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy is calling on authorities to require restaurants to provide complimentary drinking water, arguing the measure could significantly reduce sugary beverage consumption and help combat rising obesity and diabetes rates.
Guinea-Bissau has recorded its first confirmed mpox case, triggering immediate activation of national health response mechanisms and border surveillance measures across the West African nation.
Malaysia's Ministry of Health is targeting over 500,000 citizens to use its 38 Wellness Hubs this year as part of a nationwide disease prevention strategy that combines behavioral insights with health education.
Kangar Municipal Council has confiscated 400 electronic cigarette liquid units and 70 vape devices valued at RM15,000 from an unlicensed premises, enforcing Perlis's upcoming prohibition on vape retail operations.
Penang Island City Council allocates RM900,000 yearly for a free shuttle bus service connecting Komtar to Penang Hospital and nearby healthcare facilities, aiming to ease congestion and improve patient access.
Sunway Medical Centre Velocity is expanding access to automated external defibrillators across Kuala Lumpur, installing units at MRT stations and commercial hubs while ramping up public training in emergency response techniques.
Health authorities in Toronto are cautioning football supporters attending Thursday's Portugal-Croatia World Cup match to drink water regularly and limit alcohol as temperatures are expected to feel like 40°C due to humidity.
The National Cancer Society Malaysia is urging authorities to adopt a unified screening approach for interconnected heart, kidney and metabolic diseases, citing alarming rates of obesity, diabetes and chronic kidney disease across the country.
Dr Adibah Ali, a consultant surgeon and gymnasium owner in Kuching, is raising awareness about the critical role of muscle-strength training in reducing fall-related injuries among Malaysia's growing elderly population.
An estimated one million cats are slaughtered annually across Indochina, particularly in Vietnam, fuelling a cruel underground trade rooted in superstition and false health claims despite overwhelming public opposition.