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ANIMAL HEALTH
UPM, Elanco Malaysia Formalise Partnership For Veterinary Education, Research, Animal Health
Potential areas highlighted included improving access to animal health innovations, antimicrobial resistance and stewardship, antiparasitic management, veterinary education and other areas where academia and industry can jointly address emerging needs.
Malaysia Can Lead Region In Cutting Farm Antibiotic Use: Expert
A livestock expert says Malaysia can lead Southeast Asia in reducing farm antibiotic use by strengthening feed hygiene, biosecurity, and Salmonella control. Malaysia’s strong regulatory framework and imported antibiotic supply chain provide an advantage.
MALAYSIA
Ex-Hospital Director Mulling Legal Action Against Transfer: Lawyer
An ex-hospital director's lawyer says her client is considering legal action against the government over his transfer to JKN Sabah because he wasn't given the right to be heard, nor informed about the findings of an internal probe into sexual harassment.
Expert: Scrap MediAsas For Excluding Pre-Existing Conditions, Seven-Year ‘No Look-Back’
Health financing expert Syed Aljunid wants MediAsas axed due to its pre-existing condition exclusions and 7-year moratorium before "no look-back" kicks in, saying MediAsas is no different from private health insurance. Millions might not get coverage.
WORLD
APSMI Calls For Stronger Health Literacy As The Foundation For Responsible Self-Care Across Asia-Pacific
Self-care is defined as the ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain well-being, and manage health conditions, with or without the support of health care professionals.
Bayer Appoints Simon Rosof To Lead Pharmaceuticals Business Across Asia Pacific
Rosof's appointment underscores Bayer's commitment to accelerating the delivery of innovative medicines and strengthening talent development across Asia Pacific.
