VOICES
ANIMAL HEALTH
DVS: Centralised Pig Farming Protects Public Health, Curbs Environmental Pollution
The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) says modern pig farming can protect public health and ensure environmentally friendly waste management. DVS also says centralised pig farming reduces the risk of Nipah virus outbreaks and disease transmission.
Nipah Risk Hinges On Pig Farm Site, Bat Exposure, Says Monash Virologist
Monash University virologist Dr Sharifah Syed Hassan says modern pig farming protects public health only if farm siting and biosecurity cut bat exposure pathways that drove the 1999 Nipah outbreak. Poor controls and pig movements can still spread disease.
MALAYSIA
Base MHIT’s RM100k Cover Likely Insufficient For Major Heart Surgery: APHM
APHM says while the Base MHIT Plan's RM100k coverage is likely adequate for "relatively straightforward" procedures like appendectomy, it probably won't be sufficient for advanced surgery like CABG. Ischaemic heart disease is Malaysia's top cause of death.
Most Malaysians Can’t Raise RM1,000 Emergency Funds, Base MHIT Deductibles Range RM500 To RM15,000
The government’s Base MHIT Plan proposes RM500-RM1,000 deductible under its Standard Plan, and RM10k-RM15k deductibles for the Standard-Plus option. Yet Bank Negara’s own annual report says 61% of Malaysians have difficulty raising RM1,000 in an emergency.
WORLD
Why Exercise Must Be A Priority For Women In Midlife
For women, particularly in midlife, keeping up regular physical activity plays a huge role in countering muscle loss related to hormonal shifts during menopause and supporting long-term well-being.
US Exits World Health Organization, Says America Will Lead In Public Health
The US has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), accusing the WHO of failures during the Covid pandemic. "The United States will continue to lead the world in public health," say HHS Secretary RFK Jr and Secretary of State Rubio.
