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ANIMAL HEALTH
ART Enables US As New Source Country For Food Security: KPKM
KPKM minister Mat Sabu says the ART pact allows Malaysia to use the US as a new food supply source and expand agricultural exports. The deal also commits Malaysia to recognise US food safety and SPS standards in future trade agreements.
Pork Importers Back Pig Farming Ban In Selangor
A pork importers' group backs total reliance on imported pork in Selangor, arguing that local farmers can't afford the scale needed for pollution control. PPPKM says imported pork already covers 80% of demand, claiming imported pork is cheaper and safer.
MALAYSIA
Only One Medical Officer Reported For Duty Out Of Nine Permanent Posts In Kinabatangan Hospital: JKNS
JKNS confirms that only 8 medical officers (excluding the hospital director) are serving Kinabatangan Hospital. 9 permanent posts were offered in Oct, but only 1 MO reported for duty, who is undergoing specialist training and can't work in the hospital.
Galen Centre Gets Covid Deja Vu With Nationwide TB Epidemic
Galen Centre CEO Azrul Mohd Khalib says he's getting Covid-19 deja vu vibes with the nationwide TB epidemic, ahead of CNY and Ramadan that will almost certainly see a spike in cases. TB treatment is complex, as antibiotics must be taken for 6 to 9 months.
WORLD
How Floods And Landslides Are Triggering Deadly Diseases In Indonesia
Flooding, building debris, and damaged drainage systems are creating new breeding sites for mosquitoes and flies. Implementing targeted vector surveillance, enhancing emergency drainage systems, and maintaining effective waste management can help.
Probiotics For Cancer And Diabetes?
A growing body of research suggests the microbes living in our gut can shape whether certain cutting-edge immunotherapies succeed or fail, turning bacteria found in fermented foods and 'designer yoghurts' into unlikely players in the future of modern medicine.
