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Covid-19: Malaysia preparing smartphone application to track movements

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is preparing a smartphone application that can track movements of individuals in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19, according to Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) Khairy Jamaluddin. He said a similar application had been launched in Singapore which has managed to successfully trace infections through the detection of […]

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WHO satisfied with Malaysia’s preparedness in dealing with Covid-19

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PUTRAJAYA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) is pleased with Malaysia’s level of preparedness in handling the Covid-19 pandemic. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pix) said the matter was learned at a recent meeting between the WHO and the Ministry of Health (MOH). “What Malaysia is doing is the first method, the MCO (Movement

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Coronavirus: Panic In Delta As Persons With Suspected Symptoms Flood FMC Emergency Ward

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  The Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, is currently witnessing large influx of visitors with suspected symptoms of Coronavirus. A staff of the medical facility, who spoke with SaharaReporters, disclosed that many of the visitors were apprehensive that they might have contracted the virus after feeling unwell. “There is serious fear since Monday night, so

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Health Ministry mulls over use of ‘Favipiravir’ to treat patients

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PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry is considering the use of antiviral drug ‘Favipiravir’ to treat Covid-19 positive patients, according to its director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pix). He said the drug, which is also known as ‘Avigan’ and ‘Fuhaikang’, was not yet registered in the country. “We (MOH) can approve it. However, we need to

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Private hospitals urged to provide more assistance to govt hospitals

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PETALING JAYA: Private hospitals are asked to put profits aside for now and in the name of service, support the Health Ministry in combating the Covid-19 pandemic. Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association (Fomca) CEO Datuk Dr Paul Selvaraj said in this time of crisis, private hospitals, especially those run by government-linked companies, should give their

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World TB Day 2020: It’s Time for solidarity

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At this unique time in history when the world is grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, the WHO Department of Global HIV, Hepatitis and STI Programmes stands in solidarity with governments and communities as they seek to maintain health services and continue to address the needs of patients suffering from HIV and tuberculosis (TB).  Despite being preventable and

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The Political Economy Of Coronavirus By Kunle Wizeman Ajayi

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  The most powerful person in Aso Rock, Abba Kyari; who is the chief of staff to the president, has tested positive to Covid19. No government official can reach President Buhari without him. There is a ripe suspicion that the kitchen cabinet might have been infected. Likewise in Europe, the most powerful person, Angela Merkel the chancellor

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Do not take RTK test for Covid-19 without doctor’s advice: MOH

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry (MOH) has called on the people not to undergo rapid test kit (RTK) tests arbitrarily without seeking the advice of medical practitioners. Health director-general, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pix) said it has the potential to a give wrong interpretation from the result obtained. “The test via RTK technique which

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