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MALAYSIA
Yang Faridah Appointed Universiti Malaya Dean Of Medicine
Prof Dr Yang Faridah Abdul Aziz – former chair of the Medical Education Committee (MEC) at the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) – is the new Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Universiti Malaya. Her appointment is effective April 22, 2024 to Dec 31, 2027.
DBKL, Global Urban Network Exploring Tobacco Display Bans In KL
The Partnership for Healthy Cities, a global network of 74 cities, says that it is working with DBKL to explore a ban on display of cigarettes and tobacco products at the point of sale in Kuala Lumpur. By-laws can be enacted before awaiting federal action.
WORLD
Is Southeast Asia’s Health Care Workforce Ready For Climate Change?
Across the region, it’s never been more critical to cultivate a resilient health care workforce capable of addressing climate-induced public health issues.
Firefighters Face Mental Health Threats As Bushfires Worsen
Bushfire seasons are beginning earlier and lasting longer – and that’s taking a toll on firefighters’ health.
