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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
Retaining Doctors Top Priority For New MMA President
Retaining doctors in the public sector is critical to ensuring continuity and quality of care, particularly as Malaysia faced increasing demands from an ageing population and the rising burden of NCDs.
Malaysia Must Rethink How It Ages As Population Ages: MHAS
MCHA 2026 provides an important platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas and develop approaches that could contribute towards a more age-friendly Malaysia.
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.
