children's health Archives

2 December 2024

Letter

We Need A Dedicated, Free, 24-Hour Child Helpline — Dr Amar-Singh HSS & PH Wong

Trained call counsellors can offer guidance on a variety of issues including family problems, peer relationships, psychosocial health, etc. In addition, they offer data that can inform policy and practice.

28 November 2024

World

Australian Apartment Living May Have A More Child-Friendly Future

The recent NSW Pattern Book Design Competition winners show a new vision for family life in high-density housing.

26 November 2024

Letter

The New National Children’s Policy — Dr Amar-Singh HSS

While we are delighted with the engagement with civil society and non-governmental agencies in planning the new National Children's Policy, we look forward to hold our government agencies and elected representatives accountable for these plans and policies.

19 November 2024

Letter

Listening To And Supporting All Children In Malaysia — Dr Amar-Singh HSS

It is in fulfilling children's rights that society can create an environment where all children can thrive and reach their full potential.

28 October 2024

Letter

Toolbox To Implement Inclusion In Malaysian Preschools — Dr Amar-Singh HSS & Hui-Min Wong

In Malaysia, many children with disabilities and developmental delays continue to face barriers in accessing preschool education in mainstream settings. A new book goes beyond just placing children with disabilities in mainstream settings.

23 October 2024

World

ChildFund International Launches Framework For Child Resilience In Asia-Pacific Amidst Climate Crisis

In the Asia-Pacific region, 65 per cent of children have experienced four or more climate and environmental shocks in 2022 alone. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need for action to safeguard the future of millions of children.

7 October 2024

Malaysia

HOYA Malaysia Champions Kids’ Eye Health With The Launch Of A Million Visions Campaign

HOYA Malaysia recently launched the "A Million Visions” campaign, supporting its global goal of providing a million eye examinations to children, addressing the growing concern of childhood myopia.

1 October 2024

Malaysia

Nurul Izzah Calls For United Push On Children’s Health And Wellbeing

While Malaysia has made strides in paediatric surgery with specialist teams in every state, more work is needed to advocate for child rights, health, and welfare, says Nurul Izzah Anwar, who is patron of the Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA).

30 September 2024

Letter

To Restore Confidence In Child Protection Services, We Need A Royal Commission Of Inquiry — CSOs & Activists

Any and every space that a child is in must be a safe space. We must restore public confidence in our child protection agencies.

13 September 2024

Letter

Professional Support Needed For Recovery Of Sexually Abused Children In Welfare Homes — FRHAM

FRHAM stresses an urgent need for comprehensive professional support to aid the healing process and recovery from such "unimaginable horrors" faced by 402 children recently rescued from welfare homes, who allegedly suffered sexual and physical abuse.

Tag: children's health

We Need A Dedicated, Free, 24-Hour Child Helpline — Dr Amar-Singh HSS & PH Wong

Australian Apartment Living May Have A More Child-Friendly Future

The New National Children’s Policy — Dr Amar-Singh HSS

Listening To And Supporting All Children In Malaysia — Dr Amar-Singh HSS

Toolbox To Implement Inclusion In Malaysian Preschools — Dr Amar-Singh HSS & Hui-Min Wong

ChildFund International Launches Framework For Child Resilience In Asia-Pacific Amidst Climate Crisis

HOYA Malaysia Champions Kids’ Eye Health With The Launch Of A Million Visions Campaign

Nurul Izzah Calls For United Push On Children’s Health And Wellbeing

To Restore Confidence In Child Protection Services, We Need A Royal Commission Of Inquiry — CSOs & Activists

Professional Support Needed For Recovery Of Sexually Abused Children In Welfare Homes — FRHAM

Help, I’m Forced To Work Every Day — Sibu Hospital Medical Officer

Cataract Surgery Bill 100% Higher For Insured Patient Than Self-Pay Patient: MPs

PM Touts Act 586 Amendment To Regulate Private Hospital Charges

Delay Medical Premium Hikes, Integrate Community Pharmacies Into Insurance Coverage — MPS

MMA Launching ‘Black Monday’ Protest To ‘Save’ GPs