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ANIMAL HEALTH
Public Health Starts With Nutritious Food: Health Minister
Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said public health starts with safe, nutritious food, calling local agricultural production the “first line of defence” against disease. He said a healthy society begins with the quality of nutrition on the people’s plates.
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
How Public-Private-Community Partnership Gets HIV Patients Access To Treatment In Sabah, Sarawak
In Sabah and Sarawak, a partnership model between the government, Sunway Group, and Malaysian AIDS Foundation is helping patients overcome poverty, distance, and transport costs to stay on life-saving HIV treatment.
Beyond Litigation: What Malaysia Can Learn From A UK Patient Safety Group
UK patient safety charity AvMA helps patients seek answers and support after medical harm. Beyond litigation, AvMA says Malaysia could benefit from a similar independent body to help patients navigate complaints and, when needed, legal support.
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.
