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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
Malaysian Medical Negligence Damages Still Too Low: Lawyer
Despite court awards exceeding RM8 million or RM9 million, lawyer Manmohan Singh Dhillon says Malaysia’s medical negligence damages remain too low for catastrophic injuries, citing restrictions on lost earnings and gaps in funding lifelong care.
Vape Businesses, Consumers Demand Clarity On Legality Of Nicotine Vape
The Malaysian Vape Chamber of Commerce and Malaysian Vapers Alliance want clarity from the government on the legal status of nicotine vape, saying they want regulation under Act 852, but omit mention of the Poisons Act that lists nicotine as a poison.
WORLD
A Toxic Recipe For Social Disconnect And Disaffection
Australians were less engaged in their communities, lonelier, unhappier and less satisfied with life, even before the present turmoil. But there is cause for hope.
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.
