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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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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Malaysia Airlines, SIA join rush to cancel Middle East flights as Iran-US-Israel strikes escalate

More countries announce airspace closures as carriers suspend flights on Feb 28 and March 1, passengers reminded to check for updates on subsequent flights

Melaka schools to reopen on Oct 12 as API readings fall below 100

Air quality readings at all three monitoring stations in the state remain in the moderate range, with parents advised to monitor their children's health