Dengue: Why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around the world?
Not only is the number of new infections steadily rising around the world, but outbreaks are becoming larger and less predictable.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Dengue cases up from Sept 4 to 9 - Health D-G
Incidents of dengue for Sept 3 to 9 have gone up to 1,223 cases compared to 1,171 cases the previous week, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Sep 19 2017
Singapore reports two new Zika cases at Kensington Park Drive
Two cases of locally-transmitted Zika virus infection in Singapore have been confirmed at Kensington Park Drive today.
Wed Jun 21 2017
Johor monitors Zika situation in Singapore
The Johor Bahru District Health Office will continue to monitor the spread of Zika virus in Singapore following the reports of two new cases in the republic.
Sun Jun 11 2017
Zika virus: M'sia to tighten health screening at border following new cases in s'pore
Health Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said so far, there were no reports of the mosquito-borne viral infection involving Malaysians.
Sat Jun 10 2017
Singapore spots first Zika cluster this year
"Both cases are residents in the vicinity and from the same household," the agency said in its website.
Wed Mar 29 2017
Dengue cases on the rise in six states - Health DG
He said from Jan 15 to 21, a total of 2,053 cases were reported in the six states which was an increase of 177 cases (9.43 per cent) compared to 1,876 cases in the previous week (Jan 8-14).
Sun Jan 29 2017
8th Zika victim in Malaysia detected - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the ministry received the report on the case on Dec 14, which was detected through the Zika Virus Surveillance System.
Sun Dec 18 2016
Dengue cases on the rise - Dr Noor Hisham
Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said eight states recorded an increase in dengue cases, namely Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Melaka, Sarawak, Kedah and Sabah.
Sat Dec 03 2016
WHO declares end of Zika emergency but says virus remains a threat
The World Health Organization declared that Zika no longer constitutes an international emergency, but it stressed a need for a long-term effort to address the virus.
Sat Nov 19 2016
Singapore closes largest Zika cluster
Singapore closed the largest local Zika cluster located at Aljunied Crescent/Sims Drive on Oct 9 after no new cases were reported there for two weeks.
Tue Oct 18 2016
Zika likely to spread in Asia Pacific: WHO
The Zika virus is set to spread through Asia, the World Health Organization warned Monday, with hundreds of cases reported in Singapore and two Thai babies diagnosed with Zika-linked microcephaly.
Tue Oct 11 2016
Abortion legal in Thai birth defect cases linked to Zika, officials say
The two cases of the birth defect marked by a small head were the first in Southeast Asia, following Zika outbreaks in the Americas.
Thu Oct 06 2016
US man may have contracted Zika from dying father's tears, sweat
A 38-year-old US man may have been infected with Zika virus through the tears or sweat of his dying father, researchers said.
Sun Oct 02 2016
60-year-old woman confirmed as eighth Zika case: Health Ministry
This is the second Zika case reported in Sabah, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says.
Sat Oct 01 2016
Letusan Gunung Semeru: Penduduk dipindahkan akibat banjir lahar sejuk
Sekurang-kurangnya 32 keluarga di Lumajang, Jawa Timur dipindahkan secara sukarela ke kawasan lebih selamat susulan limpahan banjir lahar sejuk yang dicetuskan Gunung Semeru pada Khamis.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Bapa didakwa bunuh bayi enam bulan
Isteri tertuduh yang berada di galeri awam menangis sebaik pertuduhan terhadap suaminya, dibacakan.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Pelancong dari China, India meningkat 78.2 peratus berikutan pelan liberalisasi visa
Pelan liberalisasi visa telah merancakkan kemasukan pelancong ke dalam negara khususnya dari China dan India dengan peningkatan sebanyak 78.2 peratus dalam tempoh tiga bulan pertama tahun ini.
Fri Apr 19 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Delegasi ke Gaza jalani latihan antikeganasan
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Bursa Malaysia dibuka meningkat, pelabur tumpu saham dengan rizab tunai tinggi
Pada 9.22 pagi, indeks petunjuk utama FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) menokok 4.86 mata kepada 1,549.62 daripada penutupan Khamis iaitu 1,544.76.
Fri Apr 19 2024
[LAPOR LANGSUNG] Perang Iran-Israel: Peluru berpandu Zionis bedil Isfahan
Letupan kedengaran di lapangan terbang di bandar Isfahan di Iran tetapi puncanya masih belum dapat dipastikan.
Fri Apr 19 2024
"Itu fake news, saya tidak tahu siapa reka cerita" - Angeline Tan jawab dakwaan hamil
Kata Angeline, pada usia begini, dia dan suami mahu hidup tenang serta memadai timang cucu sahaja.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Polis buru suspek pecah rumah sebabkan kerugian kira-kira RM5,000
Polis berjaya mendapat kesan cap jari dipercayai milik suspek.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Penerbangan ke Tehran, Isfahan dan Shiraz digantung
Penggantungan itu berkuat kuasa serta-merta, tetapi penerbangan belum dibatalkan, kata pengarah itu.
Fri Apr 19 2024
RHB tingkatkan sasaran perkhidmatan kewangan mampan kepada RM50 bilion menjelang 2026
RHB tingkatkan sasaran perkhidmatan kewangan mampan 2026 kepada RM50 bilion berbanding RM20 bilion sebelum ini berikutan pencapaian kukuh setakat ini.
Fri Apr 19 2024